Canon 550D vs Canon T6i
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![Canon EOS 550D front Canon EOS 550D front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-550D/Canon-550D-front.jpg)
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Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2010
- Also referred to as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
- Replaced the Canon 500D
- Later Model is Canon 600D
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
- Launched February 2015
- Alternative Name is EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
- Replaced the Canon 700D
- Renewed by Canon T7i
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Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Overview
Here, we are analyzing the Canon 550D versus Canon T6i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are built by Canon. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the 550D (18MP) and T6i (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).
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The 550D was announced 5 years before the T6i and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 550D matches up versus the T6i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 550D & Canon EOS Rebel T6i. The whole galleries are available at Canon 550D Gallery & Canon T6i Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Canon T6i
550D | T6i |
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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon 550D
T6i | 550D | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2010 | More recent by 59 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon 550D and Canon T6i
550D | T6i | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 1040k | The same display resolution |
Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 550D has got outside measurements of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Canon T6i has sizing of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).
Check out the Canon 550D versus Canon T6i in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 550D and the T6i.
![Canon 550D vs Canon T6i size comparison Canon 550D vs Canon T6i size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-550D-vs-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6i-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550D and T6i is 70 and 66 respectively.
![Canon 550D vs Canon T6i top view buttons comparison Canon 550D vs Canon T6i top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-550D-vs-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6i-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 550D and T6i.
As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon T6i to resolve greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older 550D is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
![Canon 550D vs Canon T6i sensor size comparison Canon 550D vs Canon T6i sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-550D-vs-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6i-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-550D-vs-Canon-EOS-Rebel-T6i-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon 550D vs Canon T6i Specifications
Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS Rebel T6i | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS 550D | Canon EOS Rebel T6i |
Alternate name | EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 | EOS 750D / Kiss X8i |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2010-04-01 | 2015-02-06 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | DIGIC 6 |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
Sensor surface area | 332.3mm² | 332.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 19 |
Cross focus points | - | 19 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon EF/EF-S |
Amount of lenses | 326 | 326 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200 secs | 1/200 secs |
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 (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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 530 grams (1.17 lbs) | 555 grams (1.22 lbs) |
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 Overall score | 66 | 71 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.0 | 22.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 12.0 |
DXO Low light score | 807 | 919 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 440 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E8 | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $599 | $749 |