Canon 550D Review - Camera Decision

First introduced in April 2010, Canon EOS 550D is a 18.0MP Entry-Level DSLR camera with a APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. 550D is also sold as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 in some countries. Canon replaced the older Canon 500D with this model and later 550D was replaced with Canon 600D. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail: Compare Canon EOS 550D (EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4) vs Canon 500D Compare Canon EOS 550D (EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4) vs Canon 600D

Canon 550D Review - Click for Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Pros and Cons
3. Lens Mount and Lenses
4. Sensor and Photography Features
5. Physical Specs
6. LCD and Viewfinder
7. Connectivity, Storage and Battery
8. Video
9. Other Features
10. Photography Type Scores
11. Recommended Accessories
12. Alternatives
13. Popular Comparisons
14. Frequently Asked Questions
15. Detailed Specifications

Canon 550D is a member of Canon's Rebel series of cameras. Canon's EOS Rebel series (known as EOS Kiss in Japan / EOS XXXD in other regions) are the all time best selling DSLR camera series in the world, providing perfect starting point for many photography lovers. Below you can see the latest models in this series and how their main specs have changed with each new version. Canon Rebel Series History

Model	Release Date	Sensor	Dimensions	Weight
	Canon T8i Compare	February 2020	24.0MP - APS-C	131 x 103 x 76mm	515g
	Canon SL3 Compare	April 2019	24.0MP - APS-C	122 x 93 x 70mm	449g
	Canon 4000D Compare	February 2018	18.0MP - APS-C	129 x 102 x 77mm	436g
	Canon T7 Compare	February 2018	24.0MP - APS-C	129 x 101 x 78mm	475g
	Canon SL2 Compare	June 2017	24.0MP - APS-C	122 x 93 x 70mm	453g

Check the comparison of specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side at Canon T8i vs SL3 vs 4000D vs T7 vs SL2 and find the full list of the models in this series at the Canon Rebel Series Camera Timeline.

Alternative Model names found for Canon EOS 550D: EOS 550 D, 550 D, EOS550D, EOS 550 D, Digital Rebel T2i, Rebel T2 i, T2i, T2 i, Kiss X4 and Kiss X 4.

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