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, super zooms and pro digicams. 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 slightly less startup delay (400 ms vs 1500 ms) and has an external mic jack.

However, on average it doesn't have a screen which flips out, doesn't focus continuously while recording movies and has a slightly shorter battery life (440 shots vs 660 shots).

Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $624 - $800 (body only) $869 - $1,100 18-135mm 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 Significantly 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the T3i vs the T2i
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $650 - $749 (body only) $600 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the T2i) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 784 ISO Significantly better image quality: 80.0 vs 66.0 More dynamic range: 13.6 EV vs 11.5 EV Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the T2i) Doesn't have a built-in focus motor 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Nikon D3100 6 months newer $500 - $984 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" 24p support
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $379 (body only) $459 - $750 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 Popularity: 33,062,754 vs 64,126,565
	Compare the T3 vs the T2i
Canon Rebel T1i 10 months older $445 - $629 (body only) $508 - $609 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 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the T1i vs the T2i
Nikon D90 1 year older $849 - $897 (body only) $1,099 - $1,200 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the T2i) More dynamic range: 12.5 EV vs 11.5 EV Significantly larger viewfinder: 0.63x vs 0.54x Significantly longer battery life: 850 shots vs 440 shots Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the T2i) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Lacks an external mic jack Much lower true resolution: 12.2 MP vs 17.9 MP common strengths of the D90 and T2i High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Minimal startup delay: 300 ms vs 400 ms
	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 is newer (february, 2010 vs august, 2007).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (784 ISO vs 1,368 ISO), 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) and has a slightly smaller sensor (APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs full frame 36.0x24.0mm).

Canon EOS 60D 6 months newer $879 - $1,304 (body only) $1,139 - $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) Larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" 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 Light weight: 755 g vs 530 g
	Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 7D 5 months older $1,329 - $1,821 (body only) $1,498 - $1,800 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the T2i) Weather sealed Many more cross-type focus points: 19 vs 1 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 Significantly 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 Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 7D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 1 year older $2,160 - $2,400 (body only) $2,799 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the T2i) Much 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 Significantly 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 Thin: 3" vs 2.4" Light weight: 850 g vs 530 g
	Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 50D 1 year older $1,282 - $1,399 (body only) $1,649 28-135mm lens	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 Significantly 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 Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 50D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 40D 2 years older $1,000 (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) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots Significantly lower true resolution: 10.1 MP vs 17.9 MP 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 Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 40D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 5D 4 years older $3,243 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D (vs the T2i) Lower noise at high ISO: 1,368 ISO vs 784 ISO Much larger viewfinder: 0.71x vs 0.54x Much larger sensor: Full frame 36.0x24.0mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Significant disadvantages of the 5D (vs the T2i) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 30fps Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots common strengths of the 5D and T2i Fairly small: Professional size 152x113x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm 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 slightly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 460k dots), has higher quality type of viewfinder (pentamirror vs none), takes slightly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 14 MP), records movies in 24p and has much less startup delay (400 ms vs 1900 ms).

However, on average it has slightly narrower dynamic range (11.5 EV vs 12.2 EV), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 25,600 ISO), doesn't have a touch screen, doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks a built in HDR feature.

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 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 796 ISO vs 784 ISO Good image quality: 69.0 vs 66.0 Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Sony NEX-5N 1 year newer $599 (body only) $698 - $699 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5N (vs the T2i) Significantly 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 Relatively low noise at high ISO: 1,079 ISO vs 784 ISO Good image quality: 77.0 vs 66.0 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
	Compare the Sony NEX-5N vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 7 months newer $1,199 - $1,499 14-140mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the T2i) Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Has a touch screen Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the T2i) Much fewer lenses available: 26 lenses vs 162 lenses Many fewer cross-type focus points: 0 vs 1 Much lower resolution screen: 460k dots vs 1,040k dots common strengths of the DMC-GH2 and T2i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 60fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 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 460k dots), is significantly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs large 130x90x126 mm), takes much higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 9.7 MP) and records movies in 24p.

However, on average it doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 320 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.7 fps vs 10 fps), doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks autofocus (none vs contrast detection).

Canon Powershot SX40 1 year newer $374 - $379	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the T2i) Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the T2i) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 17.9 MP 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
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 10 months newer $305 - $475	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the T2i) Has a flip-out screen Records high-speed movies: 320 fps vs None Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the T2i) Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much lower true resolution: 10.6 MP vs 17.9 MP common strengths of the HS20 and T2i Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps Capture very high resolution images: 10.6 MP vs 17.9 MP Extremely good maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Nikon Coolpix P500 1 year newer $319 - $350	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the T2i) Has a flip-out screen Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the T2i) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 17.9 MP common strengths of the P500 and T2i Both shoot high resolution HD movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps High resolution screens: 920k dots vs 1,040k dots Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon T2i compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm), is much less noisy at high ISO (784 ISO vs 153 ISO), has much better image quality (66.0 vs 47.0), records higher quality movies (1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 24fps) and has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.8").

However, on average it is significantly larger (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs compact 99x60x28 mm), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't have a screen which flips out and lacks a built in HDR feature.

Canon PowerShot G12 7 months newer $389 - $500	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the T2i) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Smaller: Mid size 112x76x48 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the T2i) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Much more noise at high ISO: 161 ISO vs 784 ISO Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the G12 and T2i Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 22.1 bits Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these
	Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the Rebel T2i
Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $400 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the T2i) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significantly smaller: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the T2i) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm Much more noise at high ISO: 153 ISO vs 784 ISO Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the S100 and T2i Supports RAW Good image quality: 50.0 vs 66.0 Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 30fps
	Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Rebel T2i