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Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D
Comparison

Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery

Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D

Canon EOS Rebel T2i camera image
Winner!
40%

Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D

Canon EOS Rebel Xsi
39%
Canon EOS Rebel T2i / 550D
vs
Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D
Price
Brand
Canon
Canon
Model
EOS Rebel T2i / 550D
EOS Rebel XSi / 450D
Released
2010
2008
Announcement Date
February 26, 2010
January 24, 2008
Camera Type
DSLR
DSLR
Camera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Optics
41%
42%
Megapixels
18 MP
12.2 MP
Image Resolution
5184 x 3456 px
4272 x 2848 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
14.9 x 22.3 mm
14.8 x 22.2 mm
Sensor Format
APS-C
APS-C
Frame Rate
3.7 fps
3.5 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Canon EF-S
Image Processor
Digic 4
Digic III
Aspect Ratio
3:2
3:2
Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
6,400
1,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
12800
1600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
9
9
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
Optical (pentamirror)
Video
Video
43%
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HD
N/A
Max Video Dimensions
1920 x 1080 px
N/A
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
N/A
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV
N/A
Features
Features
44%
36%
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"
3"
Screen Resolution
1,040,000 dots
230,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Storage and Battery
24%
27%
Memory Card
SD / SDHC / SDXC
SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E8
LP-E6
Battery Life
440 shots
500 shots
USB Charging
DXOMARK Scores
Sensor scores tested by DXOMARK
Overall Score
66%
61%
Portrait (Color Depth)
22.1 bits
21.9 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.5 EVs
10.8 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
784
692
Scores
User Scores
B&H photo video
1970 reviews
1080 reviews
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