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Canon SL3 vs Sony A55

Portability
71 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Sony SLT-A55 front
Portability
67 Imaging
56 Features
80 Overall
65

Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 Key Specs

Canon SL3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced April 2019
  • Also Known as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Older Model is Canon SL2
Sony A55
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 500g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released August 2010
  • Updated by Sony A57
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SL3 versus Sony A55, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and A55 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The SL3 was manufactured 8 years after the A55 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SL3 scores vs the A55 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Sony A55

		

		

			
 SL3 A55 
ReleasedApril 2019August 2010More modern by 106 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A55 over the Canon SL3

		

		

			
 A55 SL3 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SL3 and Sony A55

		

		

			
 SL3 A55 
Focus manually  More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SL3 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony A55 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).
Check the Canon SL3 versus Sony A55 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SL3 against the A55.
Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and A55 is 71 and 67 respectively.
Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SL3 and A55.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon SL3 to give you greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SL3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SL3 Portrait photography advice
Sony A55 Portrait photography advice
81
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect focus
 exports RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Canon SL3 as a Street photography camera
 Sony A55 as a Street photography camera
75
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SL3 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A55 as a Sports photography camera
70
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 good battery power (1,070 shots)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
68
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low battery (380 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Canon SL3 Travel photography advice
Sony A55 Travel photography advice
82
 good battery power (1,070 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
62
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly display
 missing Time Lapse function
 low battery (380 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SL3
Landscape photography with Sony A55
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (1,070 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
67
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 low battery (380 per charge)
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SL3 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A55 as a Vlogging camera
75
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 includes face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 does have mic port
 no image stabilization
78
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have mic jack
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Canon SL3 vs Sony A55 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Sony A55
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Sony SLT-A55
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Sony SLT-A55
Also referred to as EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2019-04-10 2010-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias 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 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 9 15
Cross type focus points 1 3
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,150 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 449 grams (0.99 lb) 500 grams (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 816
Other
Battery life 1070 pictures 380 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 Single Single
Retail cost $599 $800