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Canon EOS 550D vs Canon EOS 500D
Canon EOS 550D
EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4Camera summary
The Canon EOS 550D, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on April 1, 2010. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.4 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 500D, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 500D
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 600D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 600D
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 18 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 470 shots per charge with the included LP-E8 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Canon EOS 500D
EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3Camera summary
The Canon EOS 500D, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on June 8, 2009. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
|
| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.4 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.2 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 450D, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 450D
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 550D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 550D
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 15 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 440 shots per charge with the included LP-E5 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | No |
No |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
| DXO color depth | 22.0 | 21.7 |
| DXO dynamic range | 11.6 | 11.5 |
| DXO low light ISO | 807.0 | 663.0 |
| DXO overall score | 66.0 | 63.0 |
Exposure mode |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | Yes |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| AKA | EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 | EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3 |
| announced | April 1, 2010 | June 8, 2009 |
| Body type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| brand | Canon | Canon |
| msrp | $189.99 | $169.99 |
| model | Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| Predecessor model | Canon EOS 500D | Canon EOS 450D |
| Successor model | Canon EOS 600D | Canon EOS 550D |
Lense |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6× | 1.6× |
| Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Manual focus | Yes |
Yes |
| Macro focus range | - | - |
| Number of lenses | 333 | 333 |
Other features |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| AE bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
Yes |
| External flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye |
| Flash range | 13.00 m | 13.00 m |
| Image stabilization | No |
No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 4.0 fps | 3.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 | 30 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| Battery life | 470 shots | 440 shots |
| Battery model | LP-E8 | LP-E5 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62mm | 129 x 98 x 62mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 530 grs | 520 grs |
Screen |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | - | 920 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Max image resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 4752 x 3168 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | Yes |
Yes |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 18 | 15 |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | Yes |
No |
| Video formats | H.264 | H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS 500D |
| viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |