Canon EOS-1D Mark IV vs Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV: 2009 ; Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: 2010
- Weight: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV: 1230 g ; Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: 530 g
- Sensor size: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV: 27.9 x 18.6 mm ; Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: 22.3 x 14.9 mm
- Sensor resolution: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV: 4914 x 3276 ; Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: 5196 x 3464
- Effective megapixels: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV: 16.10 ; Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: 18.0
- Battery: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV: Lithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery ; Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: Li-Ion
Best for
Larger prints and more cropping detail: Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i (18.0).
| Specification | Canon EOS-1D Mark IV | Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | EOS-1D Mark IV | EOS 550D / Rebel T2i |
| Year | 2009 | 2010 |
| Also known as | — | EOS 550D,EOS Kiss X4(Japan) |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 156 x 157 x 80 mm | 128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3 mm |
| Weight | 1230 g | 530 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 27.9 x 18.6 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 4914 x 3276 | 5196 x 3464 |
| Crop factor | 1.29 | 1.61 |
| Total megapixels | 17.00 | 18.7 |
| Effective megapixels | 16.10 | 18.0 |
| Image | ||
| Max. image resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5184 x 3456 |
| ISO | 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (50, 25600, 51200 and 102400 with boost) | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (with boost) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Min. shutter speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max. shutter speed | 1/8000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Metering | 63-zone Evaluative, Centre weighted, Spot | 63-zone Evaluative, Centre weighted, Evaluative, Spot |
| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | ±5 EV (in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
| Aperture priority | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter priority | Yes | Yes |
| White balance presets | 8 | 6.0 |
| Video | ||
| Max. video mode | — | 1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, SDHC, Secure Digital | SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Lithium-Ion LP-E4 rechargeable battery | Li-Ion |
| Lens & Focus | ||
| Digital zoom | No | No |