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Canon 100D vs Canon 550D

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Canon EOS 550D front
Portability
70
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Canon 100D vs Canon 550D Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Newer Model is Canon SL2
Canon 550D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Announced April 2010
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
  • Old Model is Canon 500D
  • Renewed by Canon 600D
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Canon 100D vs Canon 550D Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon 100D versus Canon 550D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the 550D (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 100D was unveiled 3 years after the 550D which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the 100D matches up vs the 550D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Canon 550D

 100D 550D 
AnnouncedJuly 2013April 2010More modern by 41 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Canon 100D

 550D 100D 

Common features in the Canon 100D and Canon 550D

 100D 550D 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon 100D vs Canon 550D Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 100D has got outer measurements of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Canon 550D has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Look at the Canon 100D versus Canon 550D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 100D compared to the 550D.

Canon 100D vs Canon 550D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and 550D is 73 and 70 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Canon 550D top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Canon 550D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 100D and 550D.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger 100D will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 100D vs Canon 550D sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Canon 550D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Canon 550D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D Portrait photography details
Canon 550D Portrait photography details
76
focusing manually
good megapixels (18MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 100D Street photography information
Canon 550D Street photography information
68
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (407g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
60
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D Sports photography advice
Canon 550D Sports photography advice
58
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (380 per charge)
54
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 100D Travel photography highlights
Canon 550D Travel photography highlights
64
lighter than competition (407 grams)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (380 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
55
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery (470 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography details
Canon 550D Landscape photography details
64
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery power (380 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
63
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (470 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D as a Vlogging camera
Canon 550D as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen capability
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
lighter than competition (407 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
31
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 100D vs Canon 550D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Canon 550D
 Canon EOS 100DCanon EOS 550D
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 100D Canon EOS 550D
Also called as EOS Rebel SL1 EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2010-04-01
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT color liquid-crystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.40 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407g (0.90 lb) 530g (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.6
DXO Low light score 843 807
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 470 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E12 LP-E8
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $599