Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) and Olympus E-5

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) and Olympus E-5 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D) ×
Olympus E-5 ×
General
ModelCanon EOS Rebel T2i (EOS 550D)Olympus E-5
BrandCanonOlympus
Manufacturer url-http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberT2iE-5
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 550d
  • eos kiss x4
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Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20102010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)130143
Width (mm)7675
Height (mm)97117
Weight (g)736892
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon T1i-
SuccessorCanon T3i-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)1812.3
Sensor formatAPS-C4/3
Sensor area (mm²)332.27224.9
Sensor width (mm)22.317.3
Sensor height (mm)14.913
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.34.29
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.62
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6656
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.121.6
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.510.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)784519
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)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3200 x 2400(7.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4032 x 3024(12.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.65
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264)AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SFour Thirds
LensCanon 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--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated Phase-detect CMOS Sensor, 9-point, center cross-type high-precision at f/2.8, light source detectionTTL Phase Detect: 11-point, all cross-type; Contrast Detect (Live View): 11-area, face detection
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterSLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, ~1.15x mag., ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.540.58
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.871.15
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,040,000921,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1014
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 (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • customized wb
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • lamp
  • one-touch wb (4 settings)
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes63-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%)49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-fieldUnderwater program AE
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
Time lapse (intervalometer)--
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • 1/16
  • 1/64)
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • manual (1/4
  • off.
  • red-eye reduction
  • red-eye reduction slow sync.
  • slow sync at 1st curtain
  • slow sync at 2nd curtain
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1313
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentDepends on lens aperture
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC sync socket
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • cf1
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS support-
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • .cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • 12-bit raw (.orf)
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
  • rm-1 ir or rm-cb1 cable
Connections (extended)
  • external microphone jack
  • mini hdmi-cec
  • wired remote
  • cable remote
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi (type-c) output
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.44-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.46-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)7-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.65
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)10-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.7-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)6-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.6-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)3-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.25-
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)0.99-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.12-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.21-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (notes)Live View:Quick Mode: 0.991sLive Mode: 1.720sPrefocused: 0.122s-
Startup time (s)0.4-
Play -> record time (s)0.7-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.2-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)440870
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E8Proprietary BLM-5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary BLM-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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
  • olympus software cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresFlagship 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.Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output



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