Canon 760D vs Sony A550

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Canon 760D and Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A550 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 760D was brought out 5 years later than the A550 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the 760D grades against the A550 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 760D & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon 760D Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 760D provides outside measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Sony A550 has sizing of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 760D versus the A550.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 760D and A550 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and A550.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 760D to resolve more detail having its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern 760D provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.