Canon T7 vs Sony A550

Here is a detailed comparison of the Canon T7 vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and A550 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7 was announced 8 years later than the A550 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the T7 grades versus the A550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon T7 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Canon T7 has got physical measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the T7 compared to the A550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T7 and A550 is 68 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the T7 and A550.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon T7 to deliver more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher T7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.