Comparison of Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)

Comparison of Canon EOS 5DS R and Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) [S]ave

Attribute	Canon EOS 5DS R ×	Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) ×
General
Model	Canon EOS 5DS R	Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)
Brand	Canon	Canon
Manufacturer url	https://www.usa.canon.com/	-
Model number	5DS R	T2i
Alternate model number(s)	-	eos 550d eos kiss x4
Camera format	Pro SLR	SLR
Release year (year)	2015	2010
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	152	130
Width (mm)	76	76
Height (mm)	116	97
Weight (g)	948	736
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	-	Canon T1i
Successor	-	Canon T3i
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Effective megapixels (MP)	50.6	18
Sensor format	35mm	APS-C
Sensor area (mm²)	864	332.27
Sensor width (mm)	36	22.3
Sensor height (mm)	24	14.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	4.14	4.3
Focal Length Multiplier (x)	1	1.6
Aspect ratio	3:2	3:2
Color filter type	RGBG	RGBG
Anti aliasing filter	None	Fixed
Self-cleaning	+	+
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Dxo sensor score	86	66
Dxo color depth score (bit)	24.6	22.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)	12.4	11.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)	2,308	784
Image Capture
Image resolution	1712 x 1280(2.2 mp other) 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9) 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2) 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1) 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3) 3840 x 3840(14.7 mp 1:1) 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9) 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2) 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2) 5120 x 3480(17.8 mp other) 5120 x 5120(26.2 mp 1:1) 5760 x 3240(18.7 mp 16:9) 5760 x 3840(22.1 mp 3:2) 5792 x 5792(33.5 mp 1:1) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3) 6480 x 4320(28.0 mp 3:2) 6816 x 5120(34.9 mp 4:3) 720 x 408(0.3 mp other) 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2) 7680 x 4320(33.2 mp 16:9) 7680 x 5120(39.3 mp 3:2) 7712 x 5792(44.7 mp 4:3) 8688 x 4888(42.5 mp 16:9) 8688 x 5792(50.3 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 cr2 jpeg (exif v2.3) m-raw (28mp) raw s-raw (12.4mp)	.cr2 raw (14-bit) jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)	4.8	3.6
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480	1280x720 1920x1080 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)	60	-
Image Storage
Movie file format	.MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), ALL-I and IPB modes	.MOV (H.264)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Video usable as viewfinder	-	+
Hd video out	+	+
Hd video connection	HDMI	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount	Canon EF	Canon EF/EF-S
Lens	-	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	-	29.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	-	18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)	-	3
Aperture range (f)	-	0.29
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	-	25
Filter thread (mm)	-	58
Optical image stabilization	-	+
Digital zoom	+	-
Digital zoom values (x)	1.3 1.6	-
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Phase Detect : 61-point (up to 41 cross-type points); One to five cross-type AF points at f/2.8, 10 to 20 cross-type AF points at f/4	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	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder type	SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter, fixed focusing screen, on demand grid	SLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking	-	-
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)	0.71	0.54
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)	0.71	0.87
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	+	+
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	3.2	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	1,044,000	1,040,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	10
Top deck display	+	-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)	6,400	6,400
Minimum iso (native)	100	100
Iso settings	Auto, 100-6400 in 1/3 or 1 EV steps, expandable to 50 (L), 12800 (H1)	Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800
Auto iso mode	+	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy color temperature custom daylight flash shade tungsten white fluorescent	auto cloudy custom daylight flash shade tungsten white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)	1/8000 - 30	1/4000 - 30
Bulb mode	+	+
Exposure compensation	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	150K-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor, 252-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot	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 (s)	2 10	2 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)	+	-
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	-	+
Flash modes	-	e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)	-	13
Flash range description	-	Lens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)	1/200	1/200
Flash exposure compensation	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connection	Hot Shoe, PC Sync	Hot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control	-	-
Usable memory types	cf1 sd sdhc sdx	sd sdhc sdx
Uhs support	UHS-I	No UHS support
Other memory	UHS-I/UDMA compliant	-
Dual card slots	+	-
Raw capture support	+	+
Uncompressed format	14-bit cr2 m-raw (28mp) raw s-raw (12.4mp)	.cr2 raw (14-bit)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	+	+
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 3.0 super 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)	mini hdmi (type c) pc-sync terminal remote jack stereo mic jack	external microphone jack mini hdmi-cec wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	0.3	0.44
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)	-	0.46
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)	-	7
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)	4.8	3.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)	28	10
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	4.9	3.7
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)	15	6
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)	4.9	3.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)	11	3
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.27	0.25
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)	-	0.99
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)	0.09	0.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)	0.19	0.16
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)	-	0.21
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.06	0.1
Shutter lag (notes)	-	Live View:Quick Mode: 0.991sLive Mode: 1.720sPrefocused: 0.122s
Startup time (s)	0.5	0.4
Play -> record time (s)	0.3	0.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	-	3.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	220	-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)	700	440
Battery form factor	Proprietary LP-E6N/LP-E6	Proprietary LP-E8
Usable battery types	lithium-ion rechargeable or optional battery grip	lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary LP-E6N Lithium-ion rechargeable	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 eos digital solution disc	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	New 50.6-megapixel full-frame CMOS sensor without AA filter, Dual DIGIC 6 image processors, EOS iTR AF, 150,000-pixel RGB+IR 252-zone metering	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.