Canon T7i vs Sony A550

Below, we are matching up the Canon T7i vs Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and A550 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T7i was released 7 years after the A550 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the T7i matches up versus the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T7i & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The complete galleries are provided at Canon T7i Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Sony A550 has proportions 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 vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the T7i versus the A550.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and A550 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and A550.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon T7i to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger T7i provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.