Canon T2i vs Nikon Z50

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Canon T2i vs Nikon Z50

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APS-C 332.3mm²
18.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 6400

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.9 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

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Differences

Canon T2i advantages over Nikon Z50

Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

440 vs 320 shots
Capture more photos
More telephoto lens reach
88 mm vs 75 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Nikon Z50 advantages over Canon T2i

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Larger sensor
APS-C vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Newer
5 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
533g vs 736g
Lighter weight
More viewfinder magnification
0.68x vs 0.54x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
20.9 vs 18.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Wider angle kit lens
24 mm vs 29 mm
Capture more of the scene with the included lens
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.0 fps vs 3.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Pentax K-7

Nikon Z50

Pentax K-7

$790
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1300
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-7

Compared to Sony A55

Canon T2i

Sony A55

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon T2i vs Sony A55

Nikon Z50

Sony A55

$790
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$734
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Sony A55

Compared to Nikon D5100

Canon T2i

Nikon D5100

$692
APS-C

Shoots 60p video

$650
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Canon T2i vs Nikon D5100

Nikon Z50

Nikon D5100

$790
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$650
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Canon EOS M50

Canon T2i

Canon EOS M50

$692
APS-C

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

$579
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Canon T2i vs Canon EOS M50

Nikon Z50

Canon EOS M50

$790
APS-C

Larger sensor
Longer stills battery life

$579
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon Z50 vs Canon EOS M50

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Canon T2i

Fujifilm X-S10

$692
APS-C

Lens selection

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

Compare Canon T2i vs Fujifilm X-S10

Nikon Z50

Fujifilm X-S10

$790
APS-C

Less expensive
Wider angle kit lens

$1199
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Slower slow-motion

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