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Canon 760D vs Sony A55

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
77
Overall
70
Canon EOS 760D front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67
Imaging
56
Features
80
Overall
65

Canon 760D vs Sony A55 Key Specs

Canon 760D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 565g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Also referred to as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Refreshed by Sony A57
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Canon 760D vs Sony A55 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 760D vs Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the 760D (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 760D was manufactured 4 years later than the A55 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the 760D matches up against the A55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 760D over the Sony A55

 760D A55 
ReleasedFebruary 2015August 2010More recent by 55 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Canon 760D

 A55 760D 

Common features in the Canon 760D and Sony A55

 760D A55 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon 760D vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon 760D provides physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) while the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Canon 760D vs Sony A55 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the 760D compared to the A55.

Canon 760D vs Sony A55 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 760D and A55 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon 760D vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison

Canon 760D vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 760D and A55.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon 760D to result in more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher 760D provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon 760D vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison

Canon 760D vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 760D vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 760D Portrait photography details
Sony A55 Portrait photography details
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
73
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 760D as a Street photography camera
Sony A55 as a Street photography camera
71
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon 760D Sports photography info
Sony A55 Sports photography info
61
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (440 CIPA)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (380 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 760D as a Travel photography camera
Sony A55 as a Travel photography camera
66
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (440 shots)
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (380 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 760D Landscape photography factors
Sony A55 Landscape photography factors
66
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery pack (440 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
67
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
low battery (380 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 760D Vlogging highlights
Sony A55 Vlogging highlights
72
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
78
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
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Canon 760D vs Sony A55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 760D and Sony A55
 Canon EOS 760DSony SLT-A55
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 760D Sony SLT-A55
Also Known as EOS 760D / EOS 8000D -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2015-02-06 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 19 15
Cross focus points 19 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565g (1.25 lbs) 500g (1.10 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 73
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 12.4
DXO Low light score 915 816
Other
Battery life 440 shots 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $849 $800