- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Canon T2i Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the T2i.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 120.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Canon 320 HS Review.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) webpage |
Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon T1i
T1i vs T2i |
Canon 310 HS
310 HS vs 320 HS |
Successor: |
Canon T3i
T2i vs T3i |
Canon 330 HS
320 HS vs 330 HS |
General | ||
Model Number: | T2i | 320 HS |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 550D, EOS Kiss X4 | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $899.99 | $279.99 |
Street Price: | $692.18 | $230.70 |
Date Available: | 2010-02-25 | 2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
26.0 oz
(736 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
5.1 oz
(145 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.0 in. (130 x 97 x 76 mm) |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.8 in. (94 x 57 x 21 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 784 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1832 (6.0 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1200 x 1200 (1.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.6 | 5.2 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (60/50) |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (240p) |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | n/a |
Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Canon Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 24 - 120mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.3 - 21.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 | f/2.7 (W) / f/5.9 (T) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
3 -
50 cm 1.2 - 19.7 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | AF-dedicated Phase-detect CMOS Sensor, 9-point, center cross-type high-precision at f/2.8, light source detection | Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | 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 | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 461,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 15 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) | Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field | Movie Digest, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Smart Shutter, High-speed Burst, Handheld Night Scene, Low Light, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Soft Focus, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap, Snow, Long Shutter, iFrame Movie, Super Slow Motion Movie |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 10, Custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Auto ISO: 50cm - 3.5m (W), 90cm - 2.5m (T) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit) | |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI-CEC, External Microphone Jack, Wired Remote | Mini HDMI port |
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): | 3.6 | 5.2 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 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): | 170 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 440 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E8 | Proprietary NB-11L |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary NB-11L Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch) | Canon Software Suite CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | Windows, Mac OS |
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. | Optical Image Stabilization, 3.2-inch 461K-dot Touchscreen LCD screen, Canon's HS SYSTEM, 1080p Full HD videos, Smart AUTO, Wi-Fi. Available in black, silver, blue and red. |