• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 18.0 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 12.3 megapixels
  • 35.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)
  • Fujifilm FinePix X100
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) webpage
Manufacturer website
Fujifilm FinePix X100 webpage
Predecessor: Canon T1i
T1i vs T2i
 
Successor: Canon T3i
T2i vs T3i
 
General
Model Number: T2i X100
Alternate Model Number(s): EOS 550D, EOS Kiss X4  
Camera Format: SLR Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $899.99 $1200.00
Street Price: $692.18  
Date Available: 2010-02-25 2011-03-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 26.0 oz (736 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
15.9 oz (451 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.1 x 3.8 x 3.0 in.
(130 x 97 x 76 mm)
5.0 x 2.9 x 2.1 in.
(127 x 74 x 54 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon  
Effective Megapixels: 18.0 12.3
Sensor Format: APS-C APS-C
Sensor size: 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) 372.88mm2 (23.60mm x 15.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 4.30 microns 5.50 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x 1.5x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
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 73
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 22.1 22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.5 12.4
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 784 1,001
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)
4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, Other),
3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2),
2176 x 1448 (3.2 MP, 3:2),
4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other),
3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9),
1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9),
7680 x 2160 (16.6 MP, Other),
7680 x 1440 (11.1 MP, Other),
5120 x 2160 (11.1 MP, Other),
5120 x 1440 (7.4 MP, Other)
Image File Format: JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit) JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 12-bit .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second: 3.6 4.7
Video Capture
Can take movies: Yes Yes
Movie Resolution: 1920x1080 (30/​25/​24)
1280x720 (60/​50)
640x480 (60/​50)
1280x720 (24)
Movie File Format: .MOV (H.264) H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound
Composite Video Out: Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder: Yes n/a
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 Fixed Fujinon Apsherical lens; 8 elements in 6 groups, Super EBC coating
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): 29 - 88mm 35mm
Focal Length (actual): 18 - 55mm 23mm
Zoom Ratio: 3.00x 1.00x
Aperture Range: f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 f/2 - f/16 (9 blade aperture diaphram with built-in 3-stop ND filter)
Integrated ND Filter: No Yes
Normal Focus Range: 25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
80 cm to Infinity
31.5 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:   10 - 200 cm
3.9 - 78.7 in
Filter Thread: 58.0mm 49.0mm
Thread Type: n/a body threads w/ adapter
Optical Image Stabilization: Yes No
Digital Zoom: Yes
Digital Zoom Values:   3x digital zoom in Movie mode
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 Detection AF: Single AF / Continuous AF/MF Distance Indicator; Area/Multi (49-point, 25-point with OVF)
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD Hybrid / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter Hybrid. Reverse galilean optical: 90% coverage, 0.5x magnif. EVF: 100% coverage, 0.47-inch, 1440K-dot LCD, 15mm eyepoint, -2 to +1 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.54x 0.50x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.87x 0.75x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 3.0 2.8
Rear Display Resolution: 1,040,000 dots 460,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x  
Top Deck Display: No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 6400 6400
Minimum ISO (native): 100 200
ISO Settings: Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 Auto, 200-6400, expandable to 100-12800
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight, Warm White, Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
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%) 256-zones metering, Multi / Spot / Average
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 Motion panorama, Film simulation, EXR HR/DR/SN modes
Self Timer: 10 or 2 seconds 10 or 2 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer): No  
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes Yes
Flash Modes: E-TTL II Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. 4.5
Flash Range Description: Lens aperture dependent ISO 1600: approx. 50cm - 9m / 1.6ft. - 29.5.ft.
Max Flash Sync: 1/200  
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps  
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe Hot shoe
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 Yes
Uncompressed Format: .CR2 RAW (14-bit) 12-bit .RAF RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format: .MOV (H.264) H.264 (MOV) with Stereo sound
Included Memory: No memory included 20.0 MB
Included Memory Type:   built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
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
PictBridge Compliant: Yes Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional Wired or Wireless Mechanical shutter release cable
Connections (extended): Mini HDMI-CEC, External Microphone Jack, Wired Remote Mini HDMI, Screw-in Mechanical Shutter Release Cable Socket
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.44 1.18
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.46 1.50
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 7 9
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 3.6 4.7
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 10 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 0.40 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 0.231 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.21 seconds 0.54 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.096 seconds 0.014 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Live View: Quick Mode: 0.991s Live Mode: 1.720s Prefocused: 0.122s Multi-area AF lag = 0.421s
Startup Time: 0.4 seconds 3.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.7 seconds 1.5 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power: 3.2 seconds 3.7 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):   300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 440 shots  
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary LP-E8 1 x Proprietary NP-95
Usable Battery Types: Lithium-ion rechargeble Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble 1 x Proprietary NP-95 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) CD-ROM (Viewer software, Raw File Converter etc.)
OS Compatibility: Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ Viewer: Windows7/Vista/XP, MacOS X 10.6+
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. 12MP APS-C sensor with EXR processor, 23mm f/2 fixed lens, hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder. Offers in-camera PROVIA, Velvia, ASTIA and monochrome filter effects. Has in-camera 3-stop ND filter. Internal microphone is stereo.