Face-Off: Pick the Products You Want to Compare
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Overall Scene
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Canon EOS 550D 18 - 135 mm  |
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Score
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User Score
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Specifications
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Conclusion
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The Canon EOS 550D is a real success: the photos are good, electronic noise is well-handled and the video mode won us over (apart from when focusing). Canon didn't have to go for 18 Megapixels--but it's used them very wisely. |
The Sony Alpha 77 is a success on all fronts: its electronic viewfinder is good enough to silence critics (including us) as it avoids most of the usual pitfalls; the camera's performances are at least excellent and sometimes outstanding; and on top of that it has a high-quality build and finish. That said, the 24 Megapixels aren't really all that useful, there's been a slight drop in sensitivity, and some design and handling features could still be improved. |
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Pros
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+ Electronic noise well handled up to 3200 ISO + 720p and 1080p HD video + Good quality LCD screen + Great battery life + Easy to use with great menus |
+ Very high performances (12 fps burst, subject tracking, autofocus etc.) + Splash-proof body, advanced and customisable controls + Video Full HD at up to 50 fps with manual mode, stereo sound and mic socket + Vertical tilt and swivel screen + Electronic viewfinder: integrated zoom, accurate preview, doesn't go dark in low light |
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Cons
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- Autofocus struggles in low light - No rotating screen - Optical viewfinder a little narrow - Grip quite qmall - No autofocus assist lamp |
- No major progress in image quality, even a slight regression in sensitivity - Interface can sometimes be confusing - Buffer memory can be a bit tight (at full speed the bust mode is limited to under 2 seconds) - Battery life isn't as good as SLRs with optical viewfinders (approx. 400 photos) - Electronic viewfinder: still not quite as sharp as a 24 x 36 mm SLR viewfinder, slight display lag, dynamic range could be better |
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