Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D vs Sony SLT Alpha 55
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Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery
Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D
Sony SLT Alpha 55
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Brand
Canon
Sony
Model
EOS Rebel XTi / 400D
SLT Alpha 55
Released
2006
2010
Announcement Date
August 24, 2006
August 24, 2010
Camera Type
DSLRDSLRCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D
Sony SLT Alpha 55
Megapixels
10.1 MP
16.2 MP
Image Resolution
3888 x 2592 px
4912 x 3264 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
14.8 x 22.2 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
3 fps
10 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Sony Alpha DT
Image Processor
Digic II
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
1,600
12,800
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
1600
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
9
15
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution
N/A
1,150,000 dots
Video
Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D
Sony SLT Alpha 55
Video
Max Video Resolution
N/A
Full HDMax Video Dimensions
N/A
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
N/A
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
N/A
AVCHD, MP4
Features
Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D
Sony SLT Alpha 55
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
2.5"
3"Screen Resolution
230,000 dots
921,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D
Sony SLT Alpha 55
Memory Card
Compact Flash (Type I or II)
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
NB-2LH
NP-FW50
Battery Life
370 shots
380 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.1 bits
23 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.3 EVs
12.4 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
703
816
Scores
Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D
Sony SLT Alpha 55
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Sony SLT Alpha 55
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