Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i / Kiss X4 Digital) In-depth review
Compared to...
The EOS 550D isn't replacing the 500D, but comparisons must inevitably be drawn between the two models. The 550D offers a greater pixel count, but can it deliver significantly more detail? Here's how the two cameras compare in our studio.
Studio scene comparison (JPEG)
Canon EOS 550D vs. Canon EOS 500D
- Canon EOS 550D: Canon EF 50 mm F1.4 lens, Aperture Priority, ISO 100
JPEG Large/Fine, Manual WB, Default Parameters (Standard), Self-Timer, ALO off
- Canon EOS 500D: Canon EF 50 mm F1.4 lens, Aperture Priority, ISO 100
JPEG Large/Fine, Manual WB, Default Parameters (Standard), Self-Timer, ALO off
It's the same story with the EOS 500D as the Pentax K-x - the extra resolution of the 550D's sensor pays off in slightly better detail resolution, but it's only a fractional benefit, visible by very close inspection at 100% on screen. Realistically, in a high-contrast, well lit environment like this, at a low ISO setting, both cameras give excellent results.
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