Canon M6 vs Sony A550

Following is a detailed assessment of the Canon M6 vs Sony A550, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the M6 (24MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The M6 was unveiled 7 years after the A550 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon M6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the M6 grades versus the A550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS M6 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The full galleries are provided at Canon M6 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon M6 has got exterior measurements of 112mm x 68mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony A550 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Look at the Canon M6 vs Sony A550 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the M6 compared to the A550.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the M6 and A550 is 84 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the M6 and A550.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon M6 to offer greater detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher M6 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.