- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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- See real-world photos taken with the T2i.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) webpage |
Predecessor: |
Canon 1D Mark II
1D Mark II vs 1D Mark II N |
Canon T1i
T1i vs T2i |
Successor: |
Canon 1D Mark III
1D Mark II N vs 1D Mark III |
Canon T3i
T2i vs T3i |
General | ||
Model Number: | 1D Mark II N | T2i |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 550D, EOS Kiss X4 | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $3999.00 | $899.99 |
Street Price: | $692.18 | |
Date Available: | 2005-09-14 | 2010-02-25 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 43.2 oz (1,225 g) |
26.0 oz
(736 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
6.1 x
6.2 x
3.1 in. (156 x 158 x 80 mm) |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.0 in. (130 x 97 x 76 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 8.2 | 18.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-H | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 548.17mm2 (28.70mm x 19.10mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 8.19 microns | 4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.3x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | 66 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.3 | 22.1 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | 11.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 975 | 784 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 3104 x 2072 (6.4 MP, 3:2), 2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, WAV, 12-bit CCD-RAW | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 8.5 | 3.6 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (60/50) |
|
Movie File Format: | None | .MOV (H.264) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
Aperture Range: | Varies with lens | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | Varies with lens | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL-AREA-SIR w/ CMOS sensor | AF-dedicated Phase-detect CMOS Sensor, 9-point, center cross-type high-precision at f/2.8, light source detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Eye-level pentaprism | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.54x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | 100 - 1600 in 1/3EV steps,can be extended to 50 - 3200 | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent, flash, custom, color temperature, custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 21-zone evaluative, partial, center spot, AF-linked spot, multi-spot, center-weighted average | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field | |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | No |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | E-TTL II Hot Shoe / PC Terminal | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / SD | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | Microdrive | |
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit CCD-RAW | .CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Movie File Format: | None | .MOV (H.264) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 1.1,FireWire | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired with N3-type terminal | Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): | DC In | Mini HDMI-CEC, External Microphone Jack, Wired Remote |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.44 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.46 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 7 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 8.5 | 3.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 48 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.7 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.6 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.25 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.99 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.122 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.162 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.21 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.096 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Quick Mode: 0.991s Live Mode: 1.720s Prefocused: 0.122s | |
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 440 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-E3 | Proprietary LP-E8 |
Usable Battery Types: | NiMH rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-E3 NiMH rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Digital Photo Professional, EOS Viewer, EOS Capture | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Flagship Rebel model. Full HD (1080p) Video, New Movie Crop Mode (640x480, 7x magnification), 9-point AF, 3-inch 3:2 LCD, EyeFi Card Status Display. |