Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs Nikon D800E

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      BrandCanonNikon
      ModelEOS Rebel T2iD800E
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i Nikon D700
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3i Nikon D810
      MSRPUS: $3,299.95 UK: £2689.99 EU: €3171
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm35.9 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel36.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel36.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      ProcessorDIGIC 4EXPEED 3
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34567360 x 4912
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 17286144 x 4912, 6144 x 4080, 5520 x 3680, 4800 x 3200, 4608 x 3680, 4608 x 3056, 3680 x 2456, 3600 x 2400, 3072 x 2456, 3072 x 2040, 2400 x 1600
      Image Aspect Ratios3:25:4, 3:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal, Basic
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3 EV
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV-2 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points951
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points15
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed, Precision MatteType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VIII with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
      Crop Factor1.6x1x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color liquid-crystal LCDTFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.2"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.70x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview buttonYes
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps4.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      High-speed sync
      Flash Range13.00 m12.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 9 frames in steps of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, or 1 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportTTL: i-TTL flash control using 91,000-pixel RGB sensor are available with built-in flash and SB-910, SB-900, SB-700, or SB-400; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix and center-weighting metering, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      DxO Low Light ISO8072979
      DxO Color Depth22.025.6
      DxO Dynamic Range11.614.3
      DxO Overall Score6696
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5/RC-6 Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")146 x 123 x 82 mm (5.75 x 4.84 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Battery PackLP-E8EN-EL15
      Battery Life470 shots900 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (Type I, compliant with UDMA)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T2i Nikon D800E
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Virtual Horizon Camera IndicatorVirtual Horizon Camera Indicator
      Also visible in LiveView Modes
      Also visible in Viewfinder
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning


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