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4.30out of 5
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Manufacturer code4463B016
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About the Canon EOS 550D
Canon 4463B016 is listed in the digital cameras category. The recorded specifications include camera type: SLR Camera Body; megapixel: 18.7 MP; image sensor size: 22.3 x 14.9 mm; maximum video resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels. This entry covers manufacturer code 4463B016. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
For Canon EOS 550D, the recorded details include camera type: SLR Camera Body; megapixel (approx.): 18.7 MP; sensor type: CMOS. Use these facts to narrow a shortlist, then compare the reviewers’ findings on the features that matter for your use.
- Camera type
- SLR Camera Body
- Megapixels (approx.)
- 18.7 MP
- Sensor type
- CMOS
- Image sensor size
- 22.3 x 14.9 mm
- Maximum image resolution
- 5184 x 3456 pixels
- Maximum video resolution
- 1920 x 1080 pixels
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 2 Nov 2026
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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4.00 / 5Original rating: 4 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 25 Sep 2026
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4.50 / 5Original rating: 4.5 / 5
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4.50 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 90%
Specs and performance that really comes to the fore, the Canon EOS 550D is a very capable camera worthy of the hefty price tag it demandsKey specs18 megapixels, HDMI, SD, SDHC...
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Canon EOS 550D specifications
Manufacturer code: 4463B016 · Icecat product 4143602 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Camera type | SLR Camera Body |
|---|---|
| Megapixels (approx.) | 18.7 MP |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Image sensor size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
| Maximum image resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
| Optical zoom | 0x |
| Weight | 530 g |
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Display3 details
| Display | LCD |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 7.62 cm (3") |
| Display resolution (numeric) | 1040000 pixels |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 30 fps |
|---|---|
| Compatible memory cards | sd, sdhc, sdxc |
| Histogram | Yes |
| Image processor | DIGIC 4 |
Camera, image & video15 details
| Digital zoom | 0x |
|---|---|
| Auto focusing (AF) modes | Selective Auto Focus |
| Auto Focus (AF) assist beam | Yes |
| Light exposure modes | Aperture priority AE, Manual, Shutter priority AE |
| Camera shutter type | Electronic |
| Flash modes | Auto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro |
| Flash exposure lock | Yes |
| Video recording | Yes |
| Video formats supported | MOV |
| White balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten |
| Camera playback | Movie, Single image, Slide show |
| Playback zoom (max) | 10x |
| Video capability | Yes |
| Lens system | EF/EF-S |
| Camera shutter speed | 30 - 1/4000 s |
Connections & wireless4 details
| I/O ports | 1x video out PAL/ NTSC 1x HDMI mini 1x 3.5mm |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Interface | USB 2.0 |
| HDMI ports | 1 |
Power & battery2 details
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|---|
| Battery type | LP-E8 |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions5 details
| Product colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Material | Stainless steel |
| Width | 128.8 mm |
| Depth | 62 mm |
| Height | 97.3 mm |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Supported aspect ratios | 3:2 |
|---|---|
| Mac compatibility | Yes |
| Bundled software | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Image Processing Digital Photo Professional PhotoStitch EOS Utility Picture Style Editor |
| Compatible operating systems | Win XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista / 7 Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.6 |
Further product details10 details
| Light metering | Centre-weighted, Spot |
|---|---|
| HD type | Full HD |
| Field of view | 100% |
| Magnification | 0.87x |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Scene modes | Close-up (macro), Portrait, Sports, Landscape |
| Photo effects | Neutral |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 0 - 80% |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Digital SLR | Yes |
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