Canon EOS Rebel T2i

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    Highlights

    • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i was announced in 2010 and is an APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) DSLR camera with 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder.

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon EOS Rebel T series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS Rebel T series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T8i
    Compare
    		February
    2020    		 24.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T7
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    		February
    2018    		 24.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T7i
    Compare
    		February
    2017    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T6
    Compare
    		March
    2016    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T6i
    Compare
    		February
    2015    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T6s
    Compare
    		February
    2015    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T5
    Compare
    		February
    2014    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T5i
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    		June
    2013    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T4i
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    		August
    2012    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T3
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    		April
    2011    		 12.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.7"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T3i
    Compare
    		March
    2011    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T2i April
    2010    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T1i
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    		June
    2009    		 15.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS Rebel T8i vs EOS Rebel T7 vs EOS Rebel T7i vs EOS Rebel T6 vs EOS Rebel T6i vs EOS Rebel T6s.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS Rebel T2i.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 66
    •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Canon EOS Rebel T2i to its predecessor EOS Rebel T1i and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs Canon EOS Rebel T1i
    Higher Sensor Resolution 18.0 Megapixel vs 15.1 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
    Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3456 vs 4752 x 3168
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 920k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.7 fps vs 3.4 fps
    Partial Metering vs
    Higher Max Metering +20 EV vs +18 EV
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 807 vs 663
    Higher DxO Color Depth 22.0 vs 21.7
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.6 vs 11.5
    Higher DxO Overall Score 66 vs 63
    Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
    Microphone Input vs
    Longer Battery Life 470 shots vs 440 shots
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs Canon EOS Rebel T1i
    Higher Min Metering +1 EV vs -0.5 EV
    Heavier 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) vs 520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs EOS Rebel T1i.

    Successor

    In 2011 Canon EOS Rebel T2i was replaced by Canon EOS Rebel T3i. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon EOS Rebel T2i and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS Rebel T3i vs Canon EOS Rebel T2i
    Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
    Higher DxO Color Depth 22.1 vs 22.0
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS Rebel T3i vs Canon EOS Rebel T2i
    Lower Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.53x vs 0.54x
    Lower DxO Low Light ISO 793 vs 807
    Lower DxO Dynamic Range 11.5 vs 11.6
    Lower DxO Overall Score 65 vs 66
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
    Heavier 570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz) vs 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
    Shorter Battery Life 440 shots vs 470 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs EOS Rebel T3i.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,040k dot resolution.


    Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.87x (0.54x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS Rebel T2i's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

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    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T7i
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T7
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T6
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T3
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    APS-C

    12.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T6s
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T6i
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T8i
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T4i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T1i
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    APS-C

    15.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T5i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T3i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i comes with LP-E8 battery pack with battery life of 470 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.


    Focusing

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 focusing points and from -0.5 to +18 EV detection range There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i has dimensions of 129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44"). It weighs 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    129 mm (5.08")

    98 mm (3.86")

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    62 mm (2.44")

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    Canon EOS Rebel T2i dimensions

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS Rebel T2i is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    78

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i gets a score of 78 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots

    Canon EOS Rebel T2i Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel T2i and give score of 65 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    65

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T2i a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 66

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T2i a score of 65 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T2i a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    GOOD
    83

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T2i a score of 83 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T2i a score of 69 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    78

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T2i a score of 78 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    41

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T2i a score of 41 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 470 shots


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