Canon Rebel 550D preview

Canon 550D

Northlight compared 550D vs 500D

Pro points
  • 18MP CMOS sensor with gapless micro lenses
  • ISO 6400 in default ISO range (12,800 is extra)
  • Customisable auto ISO ranges
  • Expanded bracketing range (+/- 5 stops)
  • Dedicated button for video/live shooting
  • 63 zone iFCL metering
  • 3:2 LCD screen with more pixels
  • 1080 HD at 30, 24 or 24fps
  • Stereo microphone input
  • Manual controls in video mode
  • Slightly higher burst shooting rate (3.7 fps vs. 3.4 fps)
  • SDXC compatible
Con points
  • Reduced buffer size (JPEG 34 vs. 170, RAW 6 vs. 9)
  • Price – higher