9.7 out of 10

Canon EOS 550D

18.0 megapixels, first seen: 4 January 2010

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Best Price: $741

  • User Score (192)
    9.3 9.3 from 192 reviewers
  • Expert Score (21)
    8.5 8.5 from 21 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    10 10 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (4)
    9.6 9.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Features (4)
    9.6 9.6 from 4 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    9.9 9.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (28)
    10 10 from 28 reviewers
  • Picture quality (34)
    10 10 from 34 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • great battery life, a highly versatile camera, the good fast performance, worth every penny, improved intelligent metering
  • at present, many stores sold out, tamron 70, slow autofocus via lcd, the bad annoying viewfinder

The Canon EOS 550D is the perfect camera for those looking to enter the creative world of DSLR photography. With intuitive technology, anyone can capture breathtaking images that truly inspire everyone around you. The EOS 550D is the perfect stepping stone for those wishing to take their photography further. RRP Body Only.

Manufacturer's Specs

  • Imaging Sensor/Effective Pixels Effective Sensor Size
    CMOS / 18.0 MP 22.3x 14.9 mm
  • A/D Resolution Power Colour Filter Size
    14-bit Primary Colours, APS-C
  • 35mm Focal Length Equivalent
    1.6X
  • Medium
    SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • Large / Fine
    5184 X 3456 / Approx 17.9 MP
  • Medium / Fine Small / Fine RAW
    3456 X 2304 / Approx 8.0 MP 2592 X 1728 / Approx 4.5MP 5184 X 3456 / Approx 17.9 MP

Release Date

  • First seen
    4 January 2010

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Reviews of Canon EOS 550D

  1. Canon EOS 550D

    Reviewer: CNET
    9 February 2010
    Overall 8
    8.4
     

    While there are arguably too many megapixels for a consumer-level camera, the video capabilities of the 550D make it an ideal tool for those wanting to dabble in videography without too much of an investment in a more professional digital SLR. The camera's still image quality is fortunately up to scratch too, making it an excellent camera for the price. Read more

  2. Canon EOS 550D

    Reviewer: PhotoReview
    2 March 2010
    Overall 9
    8.5
     

    Canon's EOS 550D slips into the company's line-up between the EOS 500D and the EOS 50D and offers higher resolution than both models without displacing either. It boasts the same 18-megapizel sensor as the EOS 7D but has only one DiG!C 4 processor. A key feature is the addition of a new, high-resolution 3:2 aspect ratio LCD monitor and a redesigned interface. Video capabilities have also been extended to support Full HD movie recording at a range of different frame... Read more

  3. Canon EOS 550D Digital Camera Review

    Reviewer: Buy-n-Shoot.com
    19 March 2010
    Overall 8
    8.2
    Value for money 9
    9.0
    Picture quality 8
    8.0
     

    The entry-level DSLR market has become one of the most competitive across the DSLR range. And few would disagree that what consumers are after from a DSLR is a little different to what professionals and, even, enthusiasts are looking for. Canon has once again announced itself as a company that is willing to push the casing of their entry-level DSLRs to breaking point. With it upper entry-level DSLR... Read more

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