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Canon 550D vs Canon 750D

Portability
70
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Canon EOS 550D front
 
Canon EOS 750d front
Portability
66
Imaging
65
Features
76
Overall
69

Canon 550D vs Canon 750D Key Specs

Canon 550D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
  • Superseded the Canon 500D
  • Successor is Canon 600D
Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Alternate Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Superseded the Canon 700D
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Canon 550D vs Canon 750D Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Canon 550D vs Canon 750D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both offered by Canon. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and 750D (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 550D was launched 5 years before the 750D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 550D grades versus the 750D in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Canon 750D

 550D 750D 

Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Canon 550D

 750D 550D 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2010Fresher by 59 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon 550D and Canon 750D

 550D 750D 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kExact same screen resolution

Canon 550D vs Canon 750D Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 550D provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Canon 750D has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the 550D versus the 750D.

Canon 550D vs Canon 750D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 550D and 750D is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 550D vs Canon 750D top view buttons comparison

Canon 550D vs Canon 750D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and 750D.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon 750D to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 550D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 550D vs Canon 750D sensor size comparison

Canon 550D vs Canon 750D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 550D vs Canon 750D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 550D
Portrait photography with Canon 750D
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
79
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 550D as a Street photography camera
Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 550D Sports photography highlights
Canon 750D Sports photography highlights
54
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (470 shots)
61
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 550D Travel photography factors
Canon 750D Travel photography factors
55
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (470 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery (440 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 550D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 750D as a Landscape photography camera
63
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (470 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
65
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (440 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 550D as a Vlogging camera
Canon 750D as a Vlogging camera
31
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
72
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 550D vs Canon 750D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 550D and Canon 750D
 Canon EOS 550DCanon EOS 750d
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 550D Canon EOS 750d
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-04-01 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 DIGIC 6
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 19
Cross type focus points - 19
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color liquid-crystal LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.51x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 530g (1.17 pounds) 555g (1.22 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 71
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 12.0
DXO Low light rating 807 919
Other
Battery life 470 images 440 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 LP-E17
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $599 $749