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Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon T1i
T1i vs T2i |
Pentax K-1
K-1 vs K-1 II |
| Successor: |
Canon T3i
T2i vs T3i |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | T2i | K-1 II |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 550D, EOS Kiss X4 | K-1 Mark II |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Pro SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $899.99 | $1799.95 |
| Street Price: | $692.18 | $1,746.95 |
| Date Available: | 2010-02-25 | 2018-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
26.0 oz
(736 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
35.6 oz
(1,010 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.0 in. (130 x 97 x 76 mm) |
5.4 x
4.3 x
3.4 in. (137 x 110 x 86 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 36.4 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 4.88 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Optional |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| 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) |
7360 x 4912
(36.2 MP,
3:2), 5760 x 3840 (22.1 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 4800 x 3200 (15.4 MP, 3:2), 4224 x 2816 (11.9 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit) | JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (60/50) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
| 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 | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | HD PENTAX-D FA 28-105mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 28 - 105mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 28 - 105mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.75x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 | f/3.5 - 22(W) to f/5.6 - 32(T) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 62.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | ||
| Digital Zoom Values: | ||
| 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 | TTL Phase-detection AF: SAFOX 12, 33 point (25 cross type focus points in the center), Spot, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Zone select, Auto (33 AF points) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.7x mag., Eyepoint: 20.6mm (from the view window) / 21.7mm (from the center of lens), -3.5 to +1.2 diopter, Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.54x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | 0.70x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 819200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 | Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) | TTL open-aperture: Multi-segment with 86K-pixel RGB sensor, Center-weighted, Spot |
| 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 | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3; Pixel Shift Resolution (On/Off); Multi-Exposure, Interval Shooting, Interval Composite, Interval Movie Record, Star Stream |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | 36.2 megapixels |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | P-TTL; Modes available depends on external flash mounted |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Sync socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | No |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit) | 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
| 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 | Yes |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| 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 | Optional wired, IR wireless or Wi-Fi |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI-CEC, External Microphone Jack, Wired Remote | Micro (Type D) HMDI, USB 2.0 Micro B, DC input, wired remote jack, 3.5mm external stereo mic jack, 3.5mm stereo headphone jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.44 | 0.40 |
| 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): | 0.38 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 77 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.7 | 4.6 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | 17 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | 13 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.25 seconds | 0.10 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 | 0.328 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.162 seconds | 0.087 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.21 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.096 seconds | 0.086 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Quick Mode: 0.991s Live Mode: 1.720s Prefocused: 0.122s | Live View Prefocused shutter lag with e-shutter = 0.670s |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 1.4 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 440 shots | 670 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E8 | Proprietary D-LI90 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch) | Software CD-ROM S-SW171 includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
| 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. | |
