Canon EOS Rebel SL3 vs Sony a550
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and Sony a550. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 is manufacturered by Canon but Sony a550 is from Sony. Both Canon and Sony are well known brands though.
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 were released 2019 and Sony a550 was released 2009. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 2019 |
Sony a550 | 2009 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Sony a550 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
Sony a550 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Sony)
Resolution
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a550 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a550 |
14 MP
14033152 pixels 4592 x 3056 |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has a 71 % larger resolution than Sony a550. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a550. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Sony a550 has 200 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 100-25600 |
Sony a550 | 200-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a550
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel SL3 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Sony a550 can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 5 |
Sony a550 | 7 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS Rebel SL3. Unfortunately Sony a550 does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Sony a550 weighs 632 gr (equal to 1.39 lb) which is 41% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and its 449 gr (or 0.99 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | 449 gr 0.99 lb |
Sony a550 | 632 gr 1.39 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 vs Sony a550 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel SL3 and Sony a550, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Name | Canon EOS Rebel SL3 | Sony a550 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Release Year | 2019 | 2009 |
Release Date | 2019-04-10 | 2009-08-27 |
MSRP | 599 USD | 949 USD |
Buy it today |
![]() |
![]() |
Camera Type |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4592 x 3056 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 14 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 8 | Bionz |
Image |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
ISO Range | 100 - 25600 | 200 - 12800 |
White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 9 | 9 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 921600 |
Touch screen | Yes | No |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) | 0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 0 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Frames per second | 5 fps | 7 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 12 meters |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | No |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Video recording | Yes | No |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
N/A |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | No |
Headphone Port | No | No |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
No |
Remote Control | Yes (via wired or wireless remote or smartphone) | Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional)) |
GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 |
Sony a550 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
![]() |
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
![]() |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 1070 shots | 480 shots |
Width | 122 mm | 137 mm |
Height | 93 mm | 104 mm |
Depth | 70 mm | 84 mm |
Weight | 449 gram | 632 gram |