Canon Rebel
T2i
 vs
Canon PowerShot
G10

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs Canon PowerShot G10

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

86
"Excellent detail and resolution"
dpreview.com | talking about the T2i's image-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

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
True resolution
 High true resolution
17.9 MP
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Canon PowerShot G10

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Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G10

Size
 Really small
Mid size 109x78x46 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Thickness
 Thin
1.8"
Weight
 Light-weight
390 g

differences

Advantages of the Canon T2i
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
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 Shoots high resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Overall image quality Much better image quality 66.0 vs 37.0
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 Around 80% better image quality
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 461k dots
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 Around 2.5x higher resolution screen
Color depth Better color depth 22.1 bits vs 19 bits
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 Distinguishes 3.1 more bits of color
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 784 ISO vs 156 ISO
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 The T2i has excellent image quality 2.3 f-stops higher ISO than the G10
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 10 EV
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 1.5 f-stops more dynamic range
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
True resolution Higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 14.6 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
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
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3.7 fps vs 0.7 fps
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 Around 5.5x 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
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentamirror vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
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 2x longer exposures
Canon EOS Rebel T2i Learn more about
the Canon T2i

Advantages of the Canon G10
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Size Smaller 109x78x46 mm vs 129x98x62 mm
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 2x smaller
Weight Lighter 390 g vs 530 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Thickness Thinner 1.8" vs 2.4"
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 Around 30% thinner
Canon PowerShot G10 Learn more about
the Canon G10
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon Rebel T2i
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Canon PowerShot G10 Canon PowerShot G10
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS Rebel T2i. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a pro digicam.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
T2i:17.9 MP
G10:14.6 MP
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
T2i:Pentamirror
G10:Tunnel
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
T2i:530 g
G10:390 g

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $984 with 18-55mm lens
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the D3100 vs the PowerShot G10
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the PowerShot G10
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 - $600 body only

$698 - $699 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the NEX-5N vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the NEX-5N vs the PowerShot G10

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$609 - $800 body only

$709 - $1,180 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Startup delay Significantly more startup delay
Size Larger
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T2i
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$650 - $749 body only

$600 - $750 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Overall image quality Better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Size Larger
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T2i
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$379 body only

$460 - $550 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Weight Lighter
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$445 - $629 body only

$504 - $609 with 18-55mm lens
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
Supports 24p No 24p support
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$899 - $1,304 body only

$1,138 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T2i

Canon PowerShot G10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$389 - $500
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Screen size Smaller screen
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G10
Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11

Pro digicam

$704
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Overall image quality Better image quality
Screen size Smaller screen
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Compare the PowerShot G11 vs the PowerShot G10
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G10
Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Pro digicam

$279 - $500
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
True resolution Significantly lower true resolution
Macro focus Worse macro capability
Compare the Coolpix P7000 vs the PowerShot G10
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$583 - $600
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Screen size Smaller screen
True resolution Lower true resolution
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the PowerShot G10

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Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon PowerShot G10
Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon PowerShot G10

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