Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera Specifications

Imaging

Resolution

18.0 megapixels

Sensor

High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor, 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C size)

Bit Depth

14-bit

File Formats

Still: JPEG, RAW (14-bit, Canon original), RAW+JPEG
Video: MOV (Image data: H.264, Audio: Linear PCM)

File Size

(1) Large/Fine: Approx. 6.4MB (5184 x 3456 pixels)
(2) Large/Normal: Approx. 3.2MB (5184 x 3456 pixels)
(3) Medium/Fine: Approx. 3.4MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(4) Medium/Normal: Approx. 1.7MB (3456 x 2304 pixels)
(5) Small/Fine: Approx. 2.2MB (2592 x 1728 pixels)
(6) Small/Normal: Approx. 1.1MB (2592 x 1728 pixels)
(7) RAW: Approx. 24.5MB (5184 x 3456 pixels)
Exact file sizes depend on the subject, ISO speed, Picture Style, etc.

Color Spaces

sRGB, Adobe RGB selectable

Creative Color Modes

Not specified by manufacturer

Image Stabilization

No

Crop Factor

1.6x

Optics

Lens

N/A

Zoom

N/A

Lens Mount

Canon EF (compatible with EF-S lenses)

Focus Type

TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS sensor

Focus Range

N/A

Accessory Lens/Filter Mount

58mm, P=0.75mm/1 filter size

Shooting Controls

Sensitivity

ISO 100~6400 (in 1-stop increments), H: 12800

Shutter Speeds

1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

Metering

63-zone TTL full-aperture metering
* Evaluative metering (linkable to any AF point)
* Partial metering (approx. 9% of viewfinder at center)
* Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center)
* Center-weighted average metering

Exposure Modes

(1) Program AE (shiftable)
(2) Shutter-priority AE
(3) Aperture-priority AE
(4) Depth-of-field AE (A-DEP, non-shiftable)
(5) Full Auto (Program AE, non-shiftable)
(6) Programmed Image Control modes (6 modes)
(7) Manual exposure (including bulb)
(8) E-TTL II autoflash program AE

White Balance

Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten Light, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom

Mirror Lock-Up

Yes (self timer mode only)

Burst Capability

Max. 3.7 shots/sec. (with One-Shot AF or AI Servo AF)

Self Timer

10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting

Interval Recording

No

Remote Control

Possible with optional Remote Switch RS-60E3 and Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5/RC-6

Flash

Built-in Flash

Retractable, auto pop-up flash

Effective Flash Range

GN43 (13m) at ISO 100

External Flash Connection

Hot shoe

Dedicated Flash System

Canon E-TTL II system

Max Sync Speed

1/200 sec

Memory

Built-in Memory

No

Memory Card Type

SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC Memory Card

Still Images per GB

40 to 909, depending on resolution

A/V Recording

Video Recording

Video with MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (with internal mic: monaural, with external mic: stereo))

Video Resolution

1920 x 1080 (Full HD): 30p (29.97) / 24p (23.976) / 25p, 1280 x 720: 60p (59.94) / 50p, 640 x 480 (SD): 60p (59.94) / 50p), Movie Crop recording in 640 x 480

Video Clip Length

Approx. 12 min. (1920 x 1080), 18 min. (1280 x 720), 24 min. (640 x 480)

Audio Recording

With video–Linear PCM (1) Internal monaural microphone (2) External stereo microphone jack

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder Type

Eye-level SLR (with pentamirror)

Viewfinder Coverage

Vertical/Horizontal approx. 95%

Display

3″ LCD monitor

Connectivity/System Requirements

Connectivity

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Video OUT terminal: NTSC/PAL selectable
Mini-HDMI OUT terminal
External Microphone IN Terminal: 3.5mm diameter stereo mini-jack

System & Software Requirements

Not specified by manufacturer

Environmental

Operating/Storage Temperature

32-104°F/0-40°C

Weatherproofing

Not specified by manufacturer

Durability

Not specified by manufacturer

Power

Battery Type

One Battery Pack LP-E8

Power Adapter

AC power can be supplied via optional AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8
With optional Battery Grip BG-E8, AA-size batteries can be used

Physical

Dimensions

128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3mm

Weight

530g (includes battery)