Canon A810 vs Sony A550
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Canon A810 vs Sony A550 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced December 2009
- Older Model is Sony A100
Canon A810 vs Sony A550 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Canon A810 versus Sony A550, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the A550 (14MP) is very close but the A810 (1/2.3") and A550 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A810 was brought out 2 years later than the A550 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon A810 being a Compact camera and the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A810 grades versus the A550 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon A810 vs Sony A550 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Sony A550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony A550
A810 | A550 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | December 2009 | Fresher by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Canon A810
A550 | A810 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony A550
A810 | A550 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Sony A550 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon A810 has got physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Sony A550 has specifications of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).
Check the Canon A810 versus Sony A550 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 against the A550.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and A550 is 93 and 63 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Sony A550 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and A550.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A810 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Canon A810 will render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern A810 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A810 vs Sony A550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Sony |
Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2009-12-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4592 x 3056 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | - |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 12.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | None |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 632 grams (1.39 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 807 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 480 photographs |
Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $99 | $749 |