Nikon D5000 vs Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i) – Compare SLR Digi Camera


Whether it would be specifications, looks, or price Nikon D5000 and Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i) are here to compete neck to neck. Both these DSLR cameras have already taken the market on a ride. So, if you are confused to take a call between these DSLR cameras, then this comparison chart between their specs would help.

Nikon D5000 vs Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i) – Compare Specs

Specifications Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i) Nikon D5000
Camera Type DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex)
Lens Sensor 18 MP 12.3 MP
Screen Size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Video recording 1080p at 30 fps 720p at 24 fps
Video resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Dimensions 5.06 x 3.84 x 2.43 inches 4.98 x 4.08 x 3.14 inches
Weight 530 grams 590 grams
Battery life 440 shots 510 shots
Continuous shooting speed 3.7 frames per second, 34 JPEG frames, 6 RAW frames 4 frames per second, 67 JPEG frames, 11 RAW frames
Light Sensitivity 100 – 6400 ISO, Auto ISO 100 – 6400 ISO, Auto ISO
Interfaces USB (2.0), Video output, HDMI, Audio output USB (2.0), Video output, HDMI, Audio output, Remote control, IRDA
Best Price $999.95, £1,199.99 $999.95, £689.99, CDN$ 84.99

Now apart from the specifications mentioned in the above comparison chart, there are number of features which mark these among the best DSLR cameras in the market.

Canon EOS 550D (Rebel T2i) has complete metal body where as Nikon D5000 has got metal and plastic body. Both these DSLR cameras feature manual focus adjustment, white balance, Exposure Bracketing, Flash exposure bracketing, self timer and much, much more.

 

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March 30, 2011 by: Prasanth Chandra

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