Sony A100 vs Sony A550

The following is a complete overview of the Sony A100 versus Sony A550, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and A550 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The A100 was brought out 4 years before the A550 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A100 scores versus the A550 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A550. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A100 Gallery & Sony A550 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony A100 has got exterior measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony A550 has proportions 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 ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A100 against the A550.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A100 and A550 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and A550.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A550 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged A100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.