Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)

Comparison of Canon EOS 60D and Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS 60D ×
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 60DCanon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)
BrandCanonCanon
Model number60DT2i
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 550d
  • eos kiss x4
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)145130
Width (mm)7976
Height (mm)10697
Weight (g)1,234736
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 50DCanon T1i
SuccessorCanon 70DCanon T3i
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)1818
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)332.27332.27
Sensor width (mm)22.322.3
Sensor height (mm)14.914.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.34.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6666
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.222.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.511.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)813784
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 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
  • 14-bit raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mraw
  • sraw
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)5.33.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264).MOV (H.264)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
LensCanon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 216.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 135.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)7.53
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4525
Filter thread (mm)6758
Optical image stabilization++
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8AF-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
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.590.54
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.950.87
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,0001,040,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 500k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.8%)63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Custom User SettingCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1313
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentLens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportNo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw
  • mraw
  • sraw
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or wireless
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • external 3.5mm microphone jack
  • hdmi mini out
  • external microphone jack
  • mini hdmi-cec
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.44
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.46
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)147
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.3-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)5.33.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)3410
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.33.7
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)156
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)5.43.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)73
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.250.25
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.10.99
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.120.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.080.16
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.21
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.1
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Full Autofocus Lag, Auto Selection AF = 0.159sLive View:Full Autofocus Lag, Quick Mode (Phase Detect) = 0.999sFull Autofocus LagLive View:Quick Mode: 0.991sLive Mode: 1.720sPrefocused: 0.122s
Startup time (s)0.40.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.63.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)320-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)1,100440
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary LP-E8
Usable battery types
  • lp-e6 lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 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
  • memory card utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
  • canon solutions disc (eos utility
  • digital photo professional.picture style editor
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch)
  • zoombrowser ex/imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4-10.5
  • windows xp sp2/sp3 / vista
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFull HD movies, vari-angle LCD, 5.3 fps burst mode.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.



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