Canon Rebel
T2i
 vs
Nikon Coolpix
P500

Updated (February, 2012): Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs Nikon Coolpix P510

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

72
"Quite simply, taken as a whole, it is the best camera of its class that we've ever seen, and one of those rare cameras that won't look out of date in a couple of years' time."
dpreview.com | talking about the T2i's overall-performance
"High-spec video mode, including external microphone jack"
dpreview.com | talking about the T2i's video-quality

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T2i

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
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Nikon Coolpix P500

68
Runner-up

Nikon Coolpix P500
"doubles up as an effective video camera thanks to its excellent video mode."
photographyblog.com | talking about the P500's video-quality
"This feature really does seem to make a difference and could mean capturing a successful, sharp shot or missing the opportunity altogether."
photographyblog.com | talking about the P500's image-stabilization

Reasons to buy the Nikon Coolpix P500

High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies

differences

Advantages of the Canon T2i
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
True resolution Much higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Capture more than 80% more detail in your photos
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 Around 12x larger sensor
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Size Smaller 129x98x62 mm vs 116x84x103 mm
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 More than 20% smaller
Battery life Longer battery life 440 shots vs 220 shots
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 2x more shots per battery charge
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 920k dots
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 More than 10% higher resolution screen
Thickness Significantly thinner 2.4" vs 4.1"
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 Around 40% thinner
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The T2i's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
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 an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
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 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Fastest shutter speed Significantly faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/2000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 8s
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 Around 4x longer exposures
Canon EOS Rebel T2i Learn more about
the Canon T2i

Advantages of the Nikon P500
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 10 fps vs 3.7 fps
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 More than 2.5x faster continuous shooting
Weight Slightly lighter 481 g vs 530 g
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 Around 10% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $299.99 vs $544.00
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 The best price we've seen is $244 cheaper (more than 40% less)
Nikon Coolpix P500 Learn more about
the Nikon P500
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon Rebel T2i
72 vs 68
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Nikon Coolpix P500 Nikon Coolpix P500
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 super zoom.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
T2i:1,040k dots
P500:920k dots
Movie format Both shoot high resolution HD movies Help
1080p @ 30fps
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
T2i:Pentamirror
P500:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Weight Heavy Help
T2i:530 g
P500:481 g
Thickness Quite thick Help
T2i:2.4"
P500:4.1"
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Size Large Help
T2i:129x98x62 mm
P500:116x84x103 mm
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Dynamic range Has significantly wider dynamic range
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the D5100 vs the Coolpix P500
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Screen resolution Has a much lower resolution screen
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the D3100 vs the Coolpix P500
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$333 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Coolpix P500
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$347 - $380
Aperture Has a significantly wider aperture
Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the Coolpix P500
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$481 with 18-55mm lens
Live view Doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the D3000 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the D3000 vs the Coolpix P500

Canon EOS Rebel T2i 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 flip-out screen
Size Larger
Startup delay More startup delay
Compare the Rebel T3i 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
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$471 - $629 body only

$549 - $580 with 18-55mm lens
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T2i
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$1,047 with 55-200mm lens
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Overall image quality Better image quality
Movie format Lower resolution movies
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the D90 vs the Rebel T2i

Nikon Coolpix P500 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$397 - $400
Zoom Significantly more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Wide angle Worse wide angle
Continuous shooting Shoots slower
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Coolpix P500
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$438 - $500
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
3D Takes 3D photos
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Coolpix P500
Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX100v

Super zoom

$409
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
GPS Has a GPS
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cybershot DSC-HX100v vs the Coolpix P500
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS20

Super zoom

$299 - $335
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Screen resolution Significantly lower resolution screen
Compare the FinePix HS20 vs the Coolpix P500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$399
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
3D Takes 3D photos
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Coolpix P500

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