Canon EOS 550D review (Rebel T21)
Full specification for Canon EOS 550D
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS |
|---|---|
| Output Size | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Focal Length Mag | 1.6x |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
| File Format | JPEG, Raw, MOV (H.264) |
| Compression | Yes, fine/standard |
| ISO | 100-12,800 |
| Shutter Speeds | 1/4000-30secs, Bulb |
| Drive Mode | Single, continuous, self-timer |
| Viewfinder Type | Pentamirror |
| Field of View | 95% |
| LCD | 3in Clear view TFT 1040k-dot |
| Live Mode | Yes |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Built-in Image Stabilisation | No |
| Dust Reduction | Yes |
| Focusing Modes | One Shot, AI Servo, AI Focus, Manual |
| Exposure Modes | M, A, S, P, CA |
| Metering System | 63-zone iFCL |
| Exposure Comp | +/- 5EV in 1/3, ½, EV |
| Colour Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| White Balance | Auto, 7 presets, 1 manual preset storage, WB compensation |
| White Balance Bracket | 3 frames +/- 3 levels |
| Colour Temp Control | Yes |
| DoF Prview | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/200th second |
| PC Socket | No |
| Cable Release | Yes (Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote RC-6) |
| Memory Card | SD, SDHC |
| Power | Rechargeable Li-ion LP –E8 |
| Connectivity | USB, HDMI, AV out, Mic-in |
| Dimensions | 128.8 x 97.3 x 62mm |
| Weight | 530g |
| AF Points | 9 point (f/5.6 cross type at centre, extra sensitivity at f/2.8) |
Manufacturer website: Canon
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Latest comments
January 01 13:29
Steve
Tamron 17-50mm VC lens is an excellent substitute for the kit lens, albeit slightly pricey.
July 08 19:59
Denzel
Title should be "(Rebel T2i)" instead of "(Rebel T21)".
July 25 07:58
siddhartha
@Ken Archer 550d also comes with 18-135mm lens...
December 05 21:55
Osama Bin Masood
Can you compare it against the Nikon D3100?