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Canon 400D vs Canon 550D

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Canon EOS 550D front
Portability
70
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60

Canon 400D vs Canon 550D Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2006
  • Other Name is EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Succeeded the Canon 350D
  • Later Model is Canon 450D
Canon 550D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
  • Old Model is Canon 500D
  • Replacement is Canon 600D
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Canon 400D vs Canon 550D Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 400D and Canon 550D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the 400D (10MP) and 550D (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 400D was unveiled 4 years earlier than the 550D which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the 400D scores versus the 550D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Canon 550D

 400D 550D 

Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Canon 400D

 550D 400D 
ReleasedApril 2010October 2006More modern by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Canon 400D and Canon 550D

 400D 550D 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon 400D vs Canon 550D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon 400D offers exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") having a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Canon 550D has measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

Check out the Canon 400D and Canon 550D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 400D versus the 550D.

Canon 400D vs Canon 550D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the 400D and 550D is 69 and 70 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Canon 550D top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Canon 550D Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 400D and 550D.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 550D to resolve more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged 400D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon 400D vs Canon 550D sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Canon 550D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Canon 550D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography features
Canon 550D Portrait photography features
52
manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview feature
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D Street photography highlights
Canon 550D Street photography highlights
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
60
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 400D Sports photography details
Canon 550D Sports photography details
40
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
54
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 400D as a Travel photography camera
Canon 550D as a Travel photography camera
47
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
55
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (470 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 400D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 550D as a Landscape photography camera
48
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no liveview feature
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (470 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging highlights
Canon 550D Vlogging highlights
9
no video recording
31
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 400D vs Canon 550D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Canon 550D
 Canon EOS 400DCanon EOS 550D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 400D Canon EOS 550D
Alternative name EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2006-10-14 2010-04-01
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 3888 x 2592 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT color liquid-crystal LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 556 grams (1.23 lb) 530 grams (1.17 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 66
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 11.6
DXO Low light score 664 807
Other
Battery life - 470 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E8
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $599