- 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm Z700EXR Review.
- 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.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) webpage |
Predecessor: |
Canon T1i
T1i vs T2i |
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Successor: |
Canon T3i
T2i vs T3i |
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General | ||
Model Number: | Z700EXR | T2i |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 550D, EOS Kiss X4 | |
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $279.95 | $899.99 |
Street Price: | $692.18 | |
Date Available: | 2010-03-15 | 2010-02-25 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.6 oz
(158 g)
includes batteries |
26.0 oz
(736 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (98 x 59 x 20 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: | SuperCCD EXR | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Fujifilm | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 18.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2 inch | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 30.72mm2 (6.4mm x 4.8mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.60 microns | 4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | 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: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
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 (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.6 | 3.6 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (60/50) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | .MOV (H.264) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | Yes |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | Fujinon Zoom; 12 Lenses in 10 Groups | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 35 - 175mm | 29 - 88mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 6.4 - 32mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.9 / 6.4 (wide); f/4.7 / 8.0 (tele) | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
9 -
80 cm 3.5 - 31.5 in |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4.4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Center fixed, Auto area, Place of touch (Touch&Shoot mode) | 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: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / 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: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,040,000 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 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* 6 megapixels max.) | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1000 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | TTL 256-zone metering | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Portrait, Portrait enhancer,Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Dog, Cat, Pro Focus, Pro Low-light | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Couple. Group, Auto-shutter (dog, cat) seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto/Forced Flash/Suppressed Flash/Slow Synchro | E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Wide angle: Approx. 0.6m / 2.0 ft. to 3.9m / 12.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 0.9m / 3.0 ft. to 3.2m / 10.5 ft.; Macro: Approx. 0.3m / 1.0 ft.to 0.8m / 2.6 ft. | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit) | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | .MOV (H.264) |
Included Memory: | 30.0 MB | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
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: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless | |
Connections (extended): | Simple/IrSS (only Japan version) | 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): | 1.6 | 3.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 5 | 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 NP-45A | Proprietary LP-E8 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion 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: | MyFinePix Studio CDROM | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), EXR Sensor, 720p HD Movies, 3.5" Wide Touch Screen LCD, Auto Scene Recognition, Face and Pet Detection, Easy Web Upload, 'Super Intelligent' Flash. Available in black, red or silver. | 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. |