Canon Rebel T2i
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is also often compared to pro DSLRs, mirrorless and super zooms. The Canon EOS Rebel T2i's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Rebel T3i and the Rebel T3) and Nikon (such as the D5100 and the D3100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon T2i compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), takes slightly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 14.2 MP), records movies in 24p, has an external mic jack and is significantly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs prosumer size 127x96x78 mm).

However, on average it doesn't have a screen which flips out, has a marginally smaller sensor (APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-C 23.1x15.4mm) and has a slightly shorter battery life (440 shots vs 660 shots).

Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the T2i) Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the T2i) Much more startup delay: 1500 ms vs 400 ms Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" common strengths of the T3i and T2i Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 1,040k dots 24p support
	Compare the T3i vs the T2i
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the T2i) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 784 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 13 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the T2i) Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Significantly larger: Prosumer size 127x96x78 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" common strengths of the D5100 and T2i Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Nikon D3100 6 months newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the T2i) Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the T2i) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Lacks an external mic jack Significantly lower true resolution: 14.2 MP vs 17.9 MP common strengths of the D3100 and T2i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps 24p support Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the T2i) Significantly longer battery life: 800 shots vs 440 shots Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the T2i) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps common strengths of the T3 and T2i Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Light weight: 459 g vs 530 g Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $544.00
	Compare the T3 vs the T2i
Canon Rebel T1i 10 months older $475 - $629 (body only) $549 - $580 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T1i (vs the T2i) Significantly less shutter lag: 159 ms vs 252 ms Significant disadvantages of the T1i (vs the T2i) Worse color depth: 21.7 bits vs 22.1 bits Lacks an external mic jack No 24p support common strengths of the T1i and T2i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 20fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Minimal startup delay: 300 ms vs 400 ms
	Compare the T1i vs the T2i
Nikon D90 1 year older $897 (body only) $1,047 55-200mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the T2i) More dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.5 EV Better image quality: 73.0 vs 66.0 Significantly larger viewfinder: 0.63x vs 0.54x Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the T2i) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Lacks an external mic jack Significantly lower true resolution: 12.2 MP vs 17.9 MP common strengths of the D90 and T2i High resolution screens: 930k dots vs 1,040k dots Minimal startup delay: 300 ms vs 400 ms 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon T2i compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs none), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), lets you preview your photos on the screen and uses fast phase detection autofocus (phase detection vs contrast detection).

However, on average it slightly smaller viewfinder (0.54x vs 0.71x), it's body is not weather sealed, doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.7 fps vs 6.3 fps), has a marginally smaller sensor (APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs full frame 36.0x24.0mm) and has a lower quality type of viewfinder (pentamirror vs pentaprism).

Canon EOS 60D 6 months newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the T2i) Has a flip-out screen Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the T2i) Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" Larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the 60D and T2i Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 7D 5 months older $1,549 - $1,821 (body only) $1,620 - $1,849 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the T2i) Weather sealed Significantly less shutter lag: 131 ms vs 252 ms Shoots significantly faster: 8 fps vs 3.7 fps Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the T2i) Larger: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 860 g vs 530 g common strengths of the 7D and T2i Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 7D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,130 (body only) $2,875 - $2,999 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the T2i) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 784 ISO Significantly better image quality: 79.0 vs 66.0 Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 22.1 bits Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the T2i) Significantly larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 2.4" No built-in flash common strengths of the 5D Mark II and T2i Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 50D 1 year older $1,282 - $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the T2i) Significantly less shutter lag: 131 ms vs 252 ms Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the T2i) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Worse color depth: 21.8 bits vs 22.1 bits Much thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" common strengths of the 50D and T2i Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 50D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 40D 2 years older $650 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the T2i) Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the T2i) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps common strengths of the 40D and T2i Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 40D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 5D 4 years older $3,991 - $4,273 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D (vs the T2i) Significantly larger viewfinder: 0.71x vs 0.54x Much larger sensor: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 5D (vs the T2i) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots No live view common strengths of the 5D and T2i Fairly small: Professional size 152x113x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 5D vs the Rebel T2i

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon T2i compared to mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has a viewfinder (pentamirror vs none), takes slightly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 14 MP), records movies in 24p, has much less startup delay (400 ms vs 1900 ms) and has an external mic jack.

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (784 ISO vs 1,079 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (66.0 vs 77.0), has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 12.7 EV), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO) and doesn't have a touch screen.

Sony NEX-5N 1 year newer $598 - $600 (body only) $698 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the T2i) Lower noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 784 ISO Better maximum light sensitivity: 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5N (vs the T2i) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses Much more startup delay: 1900 ms vs 400 ms No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror common strengths of the NEX-5N and T2i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Good color depth: 23.6 bits vs 22.1 bits
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Sony Alpha NEX-5 3 months newer $569 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the T2i) Has a flip-out screen Has in-camera HDR Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the T2i) Much fewer lenses available: 8 lenses vs 162 lenses Many fewer cross-type focus points: 0 vs 1 No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror common strengths of the NEX-5 and T2i Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Good color depth: 22.2 bits vs 22.1 bits
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon T2i compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a significantly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 9.7 MP) and significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO).

However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.7 fps vs 10.3 fps), doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Canon Powershot SX40 1 year newer $347 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the T2i) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the T2i) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 17.9 MP Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the SX40 and T2i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Rebel T2i
Nikon Coolpix P510 2 years newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the T2i) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the T2i) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 17.9 MP Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the P510 and T2i Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Very high resolution screens: 921k dots vs 1,040k dots Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i