Canon EOS Digital
Rebel
 vs
Canon Rebel
T2i

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel vs Canon Rebel T3i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

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"High-spec video mode, including external microphone jack"
dpreview.com | talking about the T2i's video-quality
"Since the body shell is virtually identical to the EOS 500D that it replaces, the handling is also virtually identical, meaning the grip still feels a bit fiddly unless you're got very delicate hands."
dpreview.com | talking about the T2i's feel

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T2i

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
True resolution
 High true resolution
17.9 MP
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
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Reasons to buy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel

Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Built-in flash
 Built-in flash
External flash not needed

differences

Advantages of the Canon Rebel
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 22.7x15.1mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Canon T2i
Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 1.8"
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 Around 70% larger screen
Color depth Better color depth 22.1 bits vs 21 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.1 more bits of color
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 118k dots
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 Around 9x higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 66.0 vs 55.0
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 20% better image quality
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 784 ISO vs 544 ISO
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 The T2i has a slight edge (0.5 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
True resolution Much higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 6.3 MP
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 Capture around 3x more detail in your photos
Live view Has live view Yes vs No
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 Preview your photos on the camera's screen before taking them
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV
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 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The T2i's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Size Significantly smaller 129x98x62 mm vs 142x99x72 mm
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 More than 20% smaller
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.54x vs 0.50x
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 More than 10% larger viewfinder
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3.7 fps vs 2.5 fps
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 Around 50% faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Thickness Significantly thinner 2.4" vs 2.8"
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 More than 10% thinner
Weight Lighter 530 g vs 645 g
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 Around 20% lighter
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

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Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS Rebel T2i.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
162 lenses
Thickness Thin Help
Rebel:2.8"
T2i:2.4"
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
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Viewfinder coverage Below average viewfinder coverage Help
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Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
Rebel:2.5 fps
T2i:3.7 fps
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
Rebel:1,600 ISO
T2i:6,400 ISO
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
Rebel:10.8 EV
T2i:11.5 EV
Color depth Poor color depth Help
Rebel:21 bits
T2i:22.1 bits
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
Rebel:55.0
T2i:66.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is significantly larger
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T2i
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T2i
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T2i
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$330 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Weight Is slightly lighter
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$471 - $629 body only

$549 - $575 with 18-55mm lens
Shutter lag Has significantly less shutter lag
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Supports 24p Doesn't record movies in 24p
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T2i
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$830 - $897 body only

$1,199 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D90 vs the EOS Digital Rebel
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel Competitors

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Disadvantages
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT

Entry-level DSLR

$420 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Better color depth
Overall image quality Better image quality
Sensor size Smaller sensor
Viewfinder size Slightly smaller viewfinder
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XT vs the EOS Digital Rebel
Canon EOS 20D

Canon EOS 20D

Entry-level DSLR
Color depth Better color depth
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the EOS 20D vs the EOS Digital Rebel

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Competitors

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS Rebel T2i.

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