- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon T1i
T1i vs T2i |
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| Successor: |
Canon T3i
T2i vs T3i |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | T2i | X-A10 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 550D, EOS Kiss X4 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.99 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $692.18 | $199.95 |
| Date Available: | 2010-02-25 | 2016-12-05 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
26.0 oz
(736 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
18.6 oz
(526 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.0 in. (130 x 97 x 76 mm) |
4.6 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (117 x 67 x 40 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 16.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 4.82 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| 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) |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1), 9600 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 2160 x 9600 (20.7 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 6400 (13.8 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit) | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.6 | 6.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (60/50) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| 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 | Fujifilm X |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | FUJINON XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS II; 12 all glass elements in 10 groups including 3 aspherical elements and 1 ED element; 7 round-edged aperture blades |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 24 - 76mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 16 - 50mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.13x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
15 cm to Infinity 5.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
| 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: Area (49 areas in 7 x 7 grid), Multi; Changeable size of AF frame; Single AF, Eye Detection, Continuous AF, Tracking AF, Manual Focus |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | 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 | 200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO1/2/3 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom, Color temperature (2500K-10000K), Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) | TTL 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 | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night; Film Simulation (Velvia, ASTIA, PROVIA, Sepia, Classic Chrome and Monochrome); Dynamic range setting AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Multiple Exposure; Motion Panorama; Advanced Filters (Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen and Partial Color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple)) |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | GN=7m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/180s |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | Trigger Only |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit) | .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired or Wireless | Via Wi-Fi or optional RR-90 wired remote |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI-CEC, External Microphone Jack, Wired Remote | Micro (Type D) HDMI |
| 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 | 6.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 20 |
| 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): | 410 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 440 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E8 | Proprietary NP-W126S |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | 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: | 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. | |
