Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) and Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D)

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) and Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) ×
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) ×
General
ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D)Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)
BrandCanonCanon
Model numberT3iT2i
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 600d
  • kiss x5
  • eos 550d
  • eos kiss x4
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)133130
Width (mm)8076
Height (mm)10097
Weight (g)1,031736
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon T2iCanon T1i
SuccessorCanon T4iCanon 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 score6566
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.122.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.511.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)793784
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1696 x 1280(2.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1728 x 1728(3.0 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1280(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2034 x 1728(3.5 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2592 x 1456(3.8 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 400(0.3 mp other)
  • 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
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • raw+l/f jpeg
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.63.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic).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)0.18 - 0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)4525
Filter thread (mm)6758
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typePhase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9-point, 1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast DetectAF-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; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm 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)0.530.54
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.850.87
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 1EV steps, H=12800Auto, 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
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%); iFCL with dual layer sensor63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Auto+, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AECreative 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: auto
  • manual flash
  • red-eye reduction
  • second curtain synchro
  • e-ttl ii
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1313
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentLens aperture dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 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
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • raw+l/f jpeg
  • .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 (rs-60e3) or wireless (rc-6
  • rc-1)
  • rc-5
  • optional wired or wireless
Connections (extended)
  • external stereo mic jack
  • mini (type-c) hdmi-cec
  • wired remote jack
  • external microphone jack
  • mini hdmi-cec
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.440.44
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.460.46
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)67
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.39-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.63.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)910
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.63.7
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)56
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.33.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)33
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.280.25
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.830.99
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.080.12
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.16
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.260.21
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.1
Shutter lag (notes)OVF:Auto Selection AF: 0.160sLive View:Phase-detect AF lag: 1.176sContrast-detect AF lag: 0.826sPrefocused: 0.084sLive View:Quick Mode: 0.991sLive Mode: 1.720sPrefocused: 0.122s
Startup time (s)1.50.4
Play -> record time (s)1.20.7
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.23.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)180-
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)440440
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E8Proprietary LP-E8
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble1 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
  • digital photo professional
  • eos digital solutions disc (eos utility
  • movie edit task
  • photostitch)
  • picture style editor
  • video snapshot task
  • 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+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresVari-angle high resolution 3:2 LCD, new EOS Scene Detection technology, Auto Picture Style, improved ALO and AWB, Feature Guide, Basic + FunctionFlagship 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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