Canon Rebel
T2i
 vs
Nikon
D80

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs Nikon D80

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

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"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

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
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Nikon D80

32
Runner-up

Nikon D80

Reasons to buy the Nikon D80

Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.62x
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.6x15.8mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses

differences

Advantages of the Canon T2i
Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
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 More than 20% larger screen
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 784 ISO vs 524 ISO
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 The T2i has a slight edge (0.6 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
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 230k dots
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 More than 4.5x higher resolution screen
Live view Has live view Yes vs No
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 Preview your photos on the camera's screen before taking them
True resolution Much higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture around 80% more detail in your photos
Overall image quality Better image quality 66.0 vs 61.0
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 Around 10% better image quality
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
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 11.2 EV
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 0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Size Significantly smaller 129x98x62 mm vs 132x103x77 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Thickness Significantly thinner 2.4" vs 3"
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 Around 20% thinner
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3.7 fps vs 3 fps
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 More than 20% faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The T2i's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Weight Significantly lighter 530 g vs 668 g
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 More than 20% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $499.00 vs $700.00
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 The best price we've seen is $201 cheaper (around 30% less)
Canon EOS Rebel T2i Learn more about
the Canon T2i

Advantages of the Nikon D80
Viewfinder size Significantly larger viewfinder 0.62x vs 0.54x
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 More than 30% larger viewfinder
Sensor size Larger sensor APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
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 More than 10% larger sensor
Viewfinder Has a pentaprism viewfinder Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
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 Pentaprism viewfinders are typically brighter
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available 169 lenses vs 162 lenses
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 Almost the same
Nikon D80 Learn more about
the Nikon D80
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recommendations

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

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon Rebel T2i
59 vs 32
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Nikon D80 Nikon D80
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS Rebel T2i.

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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
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Features Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
3
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
3
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Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
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Build quality Build quality
Is it sturdy, well made, plastic or metal
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similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
T2i:162 lenses
D80:169 lenses
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
95%
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
T2i:3.7 fps
D80:3 fps
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
T2i:6,400 ISO
D80:1,600 ISO
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
T2i:11.5 EV
D80:11.2 EV

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competitors

Shared 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 screen which flips out
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is significantly larger
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D80
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$650 - $749 body only

$600 - $750 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 Rebel T2i
Compare the D5100 vs the D80
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $984 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the D3100 vs the D80
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$379 body only

$460 - $550 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 Rebel T2i
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the D80
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$445 - $629 body only

$504 - $609 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 Rebel T2i
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the D80
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$899 - $1,304 body only

$1,138 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Continuous shooting Shoots faster continuously
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the EOS 60D vs the D80
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$869 - $897 body only

$1,099 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D90 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the D90 vs the D80

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

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

Nikon D80 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D200

Nikon D200

Pro DSLR
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Overall image quality Better image quality
Size Larger
Weight Much heavier
Compare the D200 vs the D80

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