Sony NEX-5 vs Canon Rebel T2i 550d

Fontaine V put up the smaller sensored Canon EOS Rebel T2i aka 550d against the Sony NEX-5 to see which one would be a more ideal travel companion. As you can see from the photos below, the Sony NEX-5 provides slightly more compact package. The NEX-5 and the E 18-200mm OSS travel kit is also more robust with a mostly metal construction compared to the polycarbonate clad Rebel T2i and EF-S 18-200mm lens.

Let's see who wins the weight loss battle between the Sony NEX and the Canon Rebel T2i:
  • Canon Rebel T2i (550d) 1.17 lb (530 g) + Canon EF-S 18-200mm lens 1.31 lb (595 g) = 2.48 lb (1.12 kg)
  • Sony NEX-5 0.63 lb (287 g) + Sony E 18-200mm OSS 1.16 lb (524 g) = 1.79 lb (0.81 kg)

The Sony NEX-5 and 18-200mm OSS lens wins by being 39% (0.69 lb, 313 g) lighter than the Canon competitor. The bigger sensor in the smaller package wins.

sony nex 18-200 oss vs canon rebel t2i 550d
sony nex 18-200 oss vs canon rebel t2i 550d
sony nex 18-200 oss vs canon rebel t2i 550d
sony nex 18-200 oss vs canon rebel t2i 550d
sony nex 18-200 oss vs canon rebel t2i 550d
sony nex 18-200 oss vs canon rebel t2i 550d


You can also get the E 18-200 OSS with the Sony NEX-VG10 Handycam.

Thanks Fontaine V!

Comments

  1. AnonymousNovember 7, 2010 at 6:29 AM

    what lens is that on the sony? I am interested on buying this camera but i did not see such an extended lens on the sony website

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  2. kenNovember 7, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Amanda it's the 18-200 http://sonyalphanex.blogspot.com/search/label/18-200%20OSS

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  3. PianomanJanuary 11, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    550d looks more compact

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  4. alwinzAugust 6, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    with that large of a lens, i'd go for the 500d (which i have). even with the larger body its still hard to balance the weight of my smaller 55-250 IS. imagine what it would be like with the tiny sony :P

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