Sony DSLR-A550 vs Canon EOS M200

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Sony DSLR-A550 vs Canon EOS M200

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony DSLR-A550 Review.

APS-C 332.3mm²
24.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Canon EOS M200 Review.

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Differences

Sony DSLR-A550 advantages over Canon EOS M200

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.16 vs 3.72 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

950 vs 315 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
83 mm vs 72 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities

Canon EOS M200 advantages over Sony DSLR-A550

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs No
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
35 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Newer
5 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
Lighter weight
429g vs 912g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
24.1 vs 14.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 27 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Canon 50D

Sony DSLR-A550

Canon 50D

$859
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A550 vs Canon 50D

Canon EOS M200

Canon 50D

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1000
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Canon 50D

Compared to Nikon D300S

Sony DSLR-A550

Nikon D300S

$859
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

$1697
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony DSLR-A550 vs Nikon D300S

Canon EOS M200

Nikon D300S

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$1697
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Nikon D300S

Compared to Sony DSLR-A500

Sony DSLR-A550

Sony DSLR-A500

$859
APS-C

More dots on screen
More pixels

$850
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony DSLR-A550 vs Sony DSLR-A500

Canon EOS M200

Sony DSLR-A500

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Sony DSLR-A500

Compared to Canon EOS M100

Sony DSLR-A550

Canon EOS M100

$859
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$449
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony DSLR-A550 vs Canon EOS M100

Canon EOS M200

Canon EOS M100

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Newer

$449
APS-C

NFC

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Canon EOS M100

Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Sony DSLR-A550

Fujifilm X-A7

$859
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$850
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony DSLR-A550 vs Fujifilm X-A7

Canon EOS M200

Fujifilm X-A7

$499
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$850
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Canon EOS M200 vs Fujifilm X-A7

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