Canon EOSRebel T2i Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i is also often compared to pro DSLRs and mirrorless. The Canon EOS Rebel T2i's top rivals come from Nikon (such as the D5000 and the D90) and Canon (such as the EOS Rebel T1i and the EOS 50D)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel T2i compared to other competitive entry-level DSLRs include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a significantly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), has a built-in focus motor and is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 132x103x77 mm).

However, on average it has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 12.5 EV), has slightly less color depth (22.1 bits vs 22.7 bits), doesn't focus continuously while recording movies, has a marginally smaller sensor (APS-C 22x14mm vs APS-C 23x15mm) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Nikon D5000 10 months older $630 - $795 (body only) $669 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5000 (vs the Rebel T2i) Significantly better image quality: 72.0 vs 66.0 Significantly more dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.5 EV Significantly better color depth: 22.7 bits vs 22.1 bits Significant disadvantages of the D5000 (vs the Rebel T2i) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps common strengths of the D5000 and Rebel T2i Relatively low noise at high ISO: 868 ISO vs 784 ISO Good movie support: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Good image quality: 72.0 vs 66.0
	Compare the Nikon D5000 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Nikon D90 1 year older $847 - $1,944 (body only) $1,150 - $1,220 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the Rebel T2i) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 784 ISO Significantly better image quality: 73.0 vs 66.0 Much larger viewfinder: 0.63x vs 0.54x Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the Rebel T2i) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Much lower resolution: 12.3 MP vs 18 MP Significantly larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the D90 and Rebel T2i Relatively low noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 784 ISO Good image quality: 73.0 vs 66.0 Good movie support: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Canon EOS Rebel T1i 10 months older $575 - $700 (body only) $665 - $1,044 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel T1i (vs the Rebel T2i) None found Significant disadvantages of the Rebel T1i (vs the Rebel T2i) Significantly lower resolution: 15.1 MP vs 18 MP No 24p support common strengths of the Rebel T1i and Rebel T2i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 20fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Very high resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots
	Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 2 years older $525 (body only) $590 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Digital Rebel XSi (vs the Rebel T2i) None found Significant disadvantages of the Digital Rebel XSi (vs the Rebel T2i) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Worse image quality: 61.0 vs 66.0 common strengths of the Digital Rebel XSi and Rebel T2i Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the Digital Rebel XSi vs the Rebel T2i
Nikon D3100-rumor 6 months newer $700 (body only) $699 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100-rumor (vs the Rebel T2i) Continuously focuses recording movies Significant disadvantages of the D3100-rumor (vs the Rebel T2i) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Significantly lower resolution: 14.2 MP vs 18 MP common strengths of the D3100-rumor and Rebel T2i Relatively low noise at high ISO: 769 ISO vs 784 ISO Good image quality: 66.0 vs 66.0 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
	Compare the Nikon D3100-rumor vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Pentax K-x 4 months older $510 - $601 (body only) $490 - $650 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-x (vs the Rebel T2i) Significantly better image quality: 72.0 vs 66.0 Significantly better color depth: 22.8 bits vs 22.1 bits Significantly more dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the K-x (vs the Rebel T2i) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps common strengths of the K-x and Rebel T2i Relatively low noise at high ISO: 811 ISO vs 784 ISO Good image quality: 72.0 vs 66.0 Good movie support: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
	Compare the Pentax K-x vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel T2i compared to competitive pro DSLRs include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs none), has a slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), is newer (february, 2010 vs september, 2008), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 145x106x79 mm) and is thinner (2.4" vs 3.1").

However, on average it slightly smaller viewfinder (0.54x vs 0.71x), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.7 fps vs 6.3 fps), has a lower quality type of viewfinder (pentamirror vs pentaprism), has a marginally smaller sensor (APS-C 22x14mm vs full frame 36x24mm) and slightly less viewfinder coverage (95% vs 98%).

Canon EOS 50D 1 year older $949 - $2,025 (body only) $1,098 - $1,400 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel T2i) Has a pentaprism viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Pentamirror Shoots significantly faster: 6.3 fps vs 3.7 fps Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel T2i) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Larger: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly heavier: 822 g vs 530 g common strengths of the 50D and Rebel T2i Live view Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the 50D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,499 - $2,675 (body only) $3,199 - $3,300 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the Rebel T2i) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 784 ISO Significantly better image quality: 79.0 vs 66.0 Much larger viewfinder: 0.71x vs 0.54x Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the Rebel T2i) Significantly larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm No 24p support Significantly heavier: 850 g vs 530 g common strengths of the 5D Mark II and Rebel T2i HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Live view Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the 5D Mark II vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 7D 5 months older $1,535 - $1,900 (body only) $1,698 - $1,899 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel T2i) Shoots much faster: 8 fps vs 3.7 fps Has a pentaprism viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Pentamirror Much better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 95% Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel T2i) Significantly larger: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly heavier: 860 g vs 530 g Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" common strengths of the 7D and Rebel T2i HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Live view Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses
	Compare the 7D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 60D 6 months newer $1,099 - $1,100 (body only) $1,399 - $1,749 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the Rebel T2i) Has a pentaprism viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Pentamirror 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 Rebel T2i) Significantly larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" Heavier: 755 g vs 530 g common strengths of the 60D and Rebel T2i Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses Live view Announced: August, 2010 vs February, 2010
	Compare the 60D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 40D 2 years older $1,999 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the Rebel T2i) Has a pentaprism viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Pentamirror Shoots significantly faster: 6.5 fps vs 3.7 fps Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the Rebel T2i) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Significantly lower resolution: 10.1 MP vs 18 MP common strengths of the 40D and Rebel T2i Live view Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the 40D vs the Rebel T2i

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel T2i compared to competitive mirrorless cameras include: it is slightly less noisy at high ISO (784 ISO vs 498 ISO), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has slightly better image quality (66.0 vs 53.0), has a significantly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 460k dots) and has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentamirror vs none).

However, on average it doesn't focus continuously while recording movies, has fewer storage slots (1 vs 2), is significantly larger (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs mid size 119x71x36 mm), is thicker (2.4" vs 1.5") and is significantly heavier (530 g vs 315 g).

Sony Alpha NEX-5 3 months newer $679 - $700 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the Rebel T2i) Shoots significantly faster: 7 fps vs 3.7 fps Has more storage slots: 2 vs 1 Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the Rebel T2i) Much fewer lenses available: 3 lenses vs 149 lenses No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror No boost ISO: None vs 12,800 ISO common strengths of the NEX-5 and Rebel T2i Relatively low noise at high ISO: 796 ISO vs 784 ISO HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Good image quality: 69.0 vs 66.0
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 5 months older $435 (body only) $680 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the Rebel T2i) Continuously focuses recording movies Much smaller: Mid size 119x71x36 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much lighter: 315 g vs 530 g Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the Rebel T2i) Much fewer lenses available: 5 lenses vs 149 lenses Significantly more noise at high ISO: 498 ISO vs 784 ISO No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror common strengths of the DMC-GF1 and Rebel T2i Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Live view Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 1 year older $1,360 (body only) $1,250 - $1,480 14-140mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH1 (vs the Rebel T2i) Continuously focuses recording movies Significantly smaller: Standard size 124x90x45 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly lighter: 385 g vs 530 g Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GH1 (vs the Rebel T2i) Much fewer lenses available: 5 lenses vs 149 lenses Much lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 1,040k dots Worse color depth: 21.6 bits vs 22.1 bits common strengths of the DMC-GH1 and Rebel T2i Relatively low noise at high ISO: 772 ISO vs 784 ISO Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Good image quality: 64.0 vs 66.0
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i