Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i vs Canon EOS 7D
Compare key differences and full specifications to find the camera that suits your photography.
Key differences
- Year: Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: 2010 ; Canon EOS 7D: 2009
- Weight: Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: 530 g ; Canon EOS 7D: 860 g
- Battery: Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i: Li-Ion ; Canon EOS 7D: Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery
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The available specifications do not establish a clear advantage for a particular use. Choose based on the features you need below.
| Specification | Canon EOS 550D / Rebel T2i | Canon EOS 7D |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Model | EOS 550D / Rebel T2i | EOS 7D |
| Year | 2010 | 2009 |
| Also known as | EOS 550D,EOS Kiss X4(Japan) | — |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3 mm | 148.2 x 110 x 73.5 mm |
| Weight | 530 g | 860 g |
| Sensor | ||
| Total megapixels | 18.7 | 19.0 |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (with boost) | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, (12800 with boost) |
| Exposure & Shutter | ||
| Max. shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Metering | 63-zone Evaluative, Centre weighted, Evaluative, Spot | Centre weighted, Evaluative, Spot, Spot-AF |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Screen resolution | 1,040,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
| Viewfinder | Optical | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Storage & Connectivity | ||
| Storage types | SDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital | CompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive |
| Power | ||
| Battery | Li-Ion | Lithium-Ion LP-E6 rechargeable battery |