| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) |
| Brand | Canon |
| Manufacturer url | Add |
| Model number | T2i |
| Alternate model number(s) | |
| Camera format | SLR |
| Release year | 2010 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 130 mm |
| Width | 76 mm |
| Height | 97 mm |
| Weight | 736 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Canon T1i |
| Successor | Canon T3i |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Canon |
| Effective megapixels | 18 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 332.27 mm² |
| Sensor width | 22.3 mm |
| Sensor height | 14.9 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.3 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.6 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 66 |
| Dxo color depth score | 22.1 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 11.5 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 784 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
- 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
- 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
|
| Image file format | |
| Continuous-mode | 3.6 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1920x1080
- 640x480
|
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | .MOV (H.264) |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | + |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 29.00 - 88.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 18.00 - 55.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3 x |
| Aperture range | 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 25 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 58 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | Add |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | AF-dedicated Phase-detect CMOS Sensor, 9-point, center cross-type high-precision at f/2.8, light source detection |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.54 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.87 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 10 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 6,400 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- custom
- daylight
- flash
- shade
- tungsten
- white fluorescent
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | - |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | |
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 13 m |
| Flash range description | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max flash sync | 1/200 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | No UHS support |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | + |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional wired or wireless
|
| Connections (extended) | - external microphone jack
- mini hdmi-cec
- wired remote
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.44 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.46 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 7 frames |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 3.6 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 10 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 3.7 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 6 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 3.6 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 3 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.25 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) | 0.99 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) | 0.12 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.16 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.21 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.1 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Live View:Quick Mode: 0.991sLive Mode: 1.720sPrefocused: 0.122s |
| Startup time | 0.4 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.7 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.2 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 440 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary LP-E8 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | + |
| Internal charging supported | - |
| Software |
| Included software | - canon solutions disc (eos utility
- digital photo professional.picture style editor
- movie edit task
- photostitch)
- zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
|
| Os compatibility | - mac os x 10.4+
- windows xp/vista/7
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and 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. |