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Canon EOS 550D

Name: EOS 550D
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

A popular entry DSLR from 2010: an 18 MP APS-C sensor, a 9-point AF system, Full HD video with a 3.5mm mic socket and a sharp 3" screen, in a light 530 g body.

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Core

Released

2010

Sensor

18MP APS-C CMOS

Resolution

18.0 MP

Mount

Canon EF / EF-S

Dimensions

128.8 × 97.5 × 75.3mm

Weight

530g (with battery)

Weather Sealed

Performance

Autofocus

9-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view

Stabilisation

No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)

Burst Rate

3.7fps

Battery Life

~440 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60

Viewfinder

Optical pentamirror, 0.87x

Screen

3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots

Memory Cards

Single SD slot

Connectivity

USB 2.0, mini HDMI, AV out, 3.5mm mic, E3 remote

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

APS-C

Viewfinder Type

Optical (SLR)

Screen Type

Fixed

Touchscreen

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

440 shots

USB Power

No USB power

Dimensions

129 × 98 × 75mm

Weight (Grams)

530g

Autofocus Type

DSLR phase detect

Subject Detection

Face

Max Burst Rate

3.7fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Maximum Native ISO

6400

Max Mechanical Shutter

1/4000

Max Video Resolution

1080p–2.7K

10-Bit Video

Log Profile

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

HDMI Port Type

Mini

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

5.4

Street

5.4

Travel

4.8

Wedding & Events

4.0

Documentary

4.0

Sports & Action

4.5

Landscape

4.0

Wildlife

5.0

Casual

3.3

Food

4.0

Macro

3.8

Architecture

4.4

Astrophotography

4.4

✅ Great For

No genre scores highly on our engine. Its best fit is Street (5.4/10).

⚠️ Not Ideal For

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Casual 3.3 Held back by ease of use and stabilisation.

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Macro 3.8 Held back by stabilisation and in-camera focus stacking.

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Landscape 4.0 Held back by resolution and weather sealing.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →

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