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Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) webpage
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Canon T1i
T1i vs T2i
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Successor: |
Canon T3i
T2i vs T3i
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Sony A6000
NEX-6 vs A6000
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Model Number: |
T2i |
NEX-6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
EOS 550D, EOS Kiss X4 |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$899.99 |
$999.99 |
Street Price: |
$692.18 |
$549.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-02-25 |
2012-11-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
26.0 oz
(736 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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16.5 oz
(469 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
3.0 in.
(130 x
97 x
76 mm)
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4.7 x
2.6 x
1.7 in.
(120 x
67 x
43 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Sony Exmor APS HD |
Effective Megapixels: |
18.0 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.30 microns |
4.78 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 |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
66 |
78 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.1 |
23.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.5 |
13.1 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
784 |
1,018 |
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) |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760
(13.6 MP,
16:9), 3568 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
Other), 3568 x 2000
(7.1 MP,
16:9), 2448 x 1624
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 1376
(3.4 MP,
16:9), 12416 x 1856
(23.0 MP,
Other), 8192 x 1856
(15.2 MP,
Other), 2160 x 5536
(12.0 MP,
Other), 2160 x 3872
(8.4 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.6 |
9.7 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50)
640x480 (60/50)
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1920x1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS or 60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps)
640x480 (30p/3Mbps)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264) |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
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 |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Sony E |
Lens: |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
Sony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfaces |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
88mm
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24 -
75mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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16 -
50mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.13x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/5.6 - f/36 (T); 7-blade circular aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
40.5mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
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Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 2x Clear Image zoom; up to 4x Precision zoom; 1.4x / 2x Smart zoom at reduced resolution |
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 |
Hybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible Spot; with Face Detection and Predictive Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
EVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopter, 21mm eyepoint from eyepiece frame at -1 diopter (CIPA standard) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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2,359,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.54x |
0.73x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.87x |
1.09x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,040,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
14.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto (100-3200), 100-25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp. (2500-9900K), Color Filter, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) |
1200-zone Multi Segment, 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 |
Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Anti Motion Blur), Auto Portrait Framing |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
2, 10, 10 with 3/5 shots seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II |
Flash Off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync., Rear-Sync.; Red-eye Reduction On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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6.0 m /
19.7 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
GN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Multi-Interface (Mi) Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
No |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264) |
AVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereo |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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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 |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired or Wireless |
Optional RMT-DSLR2 IR Wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI-CEC, External Microphone Jack, Wired Remote |
Mini HDMI (Type C), Multi-Interface (Mi) Shoe |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.44 |
0.61 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.46 |
0.66 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
7 |
13 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.64 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.6 |
9.7 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.7 |
9.8 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
3.6 |
9.8 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
3 |
9 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.25 seconds |
0.26 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.99 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.122 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.162 seconds |
0.126 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.21 seconds |
0.38 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.096 seconds |
0.023 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View:
Quick Mode: 0.991s
Live Mode: 1.720s
Prefocused: 0.122s |
Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261s |
Startup Time: |
0.4 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
1.1 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.2 seconds |
2.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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360 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
440 shots |
270 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
|
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E8 |
Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
Yes |
Included Software: |
Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch) |
Image Data Converter Ver. 4, PlayMemories Home |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.5 or later. (PlayMemories Home is Windows only.) |
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. |
New "Fast Hybrid AF", built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface Shoe, Full HD movies at up to 60p, 10 fps burst mode. |