Author Topic: Canon 500D or 550D (Read 566 times)

Nikhil · « **on:** June 12, 2012, 02:42:41 PM »

Hi All,

I am bit confused on the choice between 500D and 550D. The price differential is Rs 7000 and the main feature difference I could see is video quality.

Am I missing on the some other feature. Do you think the difference is huge to still go for 500 D over 550 D

Warm regards,
Nikhil

lightwave · « **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2012, 02:49:01 PM »

550D has newer sensor with better AF and metering. Worth the price difference.

itsme_soumya · « **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2012, 03:02:23 PM »

close your eyes and get a 550D.

cheers!
soumya

Chillum Baba · « **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2012, 04:06:38 PM »

When I purchased 500D the difference was around 10K. And I wasn't a member of JJMF and had no one to suggest me. Though 500D is good, you must go for 550D anytime.

Nikhil · « **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2012, 06:04:48 PM »

I am looking at this comparison to make decision

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos50d&products=canon_eos650d&products=canon_eos500d&products=canon_eos550d

wondering how you figured out sensor and af is between in 550d over 500d. Please can you help

Brendon · « **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:00:40 PM »

Hi Nikhil,

Both share the same AF system but since the 550D has a newer processor its possible the speed is slightly better.

Also the sensor on the 550D is slightly better if you go by DXOmark -

http://www.dxomark.com/index.php/Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-cameras-side-by-side/%28appareil1%29/645|0/%28brand%29/Canon/%28appareil2%29/586|0/%28brand2%29/Canon

ravi~nigam · « **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2012, 08:08:16 PM »

Quote from: Nikhil on June 12, 2012, 06:04:48 PM

I am looking at this comparison to make decision

http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos50d&products=canon_eos650d&products=canon_eos500d&products=canon_eos550d

wondering how you figured out sensor and af is between in 550d over 500d. Please can you help

IMO, concentrate on the image and shooting great pictures, because still there are people who are doing great job in this art using 350D and 400D and making a kill. 500D and 550D are far superior technically in a way so slight speed difference and little faster AF on a crop body is not a that big deal.

rajib · « **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2012, 09:23:14 PM »

I would have pressed the LIKE button on your post, but there is none.

Quote from: ravi~nigam on June 12, 2012, 08:08:16 PM

IMO, concentrate on the image and shooting great pictures, because still there are people who are doing great job in this art using 350D and 400D and making a kill. 500D and 550D are far superior technically in a way so slight speed difference and little faster AF on a crop body is not a that big deal.

@l0k · « **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2012, 10:04:54 PM »

550 D

Beyond Legacy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 13, 2012, 12:08:54 PM »

550D anyday.
Since these cams had got old, I dont remember valid points to put over why 550D is better choice than 500D but it is.
When I brought 550D 2yrs ago I learned the differences.

ravi~nigam · « **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2012, 12:11:08 PM »

Quote from: rajib on June 12, 2012, 09:23:14 PM

I would have pressed the LIKE button on your post, but there is none.

Quote from: ravi~nigam on June 12, 2012, 08:08:16 PM
IMO, concentrate on the image and shooting great pictures, because still there are people who are doing great job in this art using 350D and 400D and making a kill. 500D and 550D are far superior technically in a way so slight speed difference and little faster AF on a crop body is not a that big deal.

toofan · « **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2012, 01:26:41 PM »

550 D or Nikon D3200.

Sunil_Pawar · « **Reply #12 on:** June 13, 2012, 02:28:35 PM »

550D or Nikon 5100
1100D or Nikon 3100
60D or Nikon 7000
7D or

5D Mark III or Nikon 800
1Dx or 1D4

lot of choices either

ravi~nigam · « **Reply #13 on:** June 13, 2012, 03:08:36 PM »

Quote from: toofan on June 13, 2012, 01:26:41 PM

550 D or Nikon D3200.

Vimal ....
there are no 2 answers to this comparison

Look at me, I bought 450D but sold it back in a months time and am sticking to D3000.

Nikhil · « **Reply #14 on:** June 13, 2012, 09:05:44 PM »

Actually I already own a Canon 50D and am going for my second camera..so thought will go for the cheaper 500d over 550d....

why i need a second camera...because I do lot of biking trips..and find scared to carry 50d at times in the rains and the long trips i go for..further canon 50d is heavy ..

Brendon · « **Reply #15 on:** June 13, 2012, 09:17:20 PM »

In that case buy a second hand 1000D or 350D to use as a backup camera. I am keeping my cheap A700 for the same purpose to use during the rains.

sam · « **Reply #16 on:** June 13, 2012, 09:30:05 PM »

Quote from: Nikhil on June 13, 2012, 09:05:44 PM

...because I do lot of biking trips..and find scared to carry 50d at times in the rains and the long trips i go for..

Hi Nikhil,

Isn't the 50d - with its weather sealing and tougher build - supposed to be better suited for tough conditions (including 'long' trips)?

Regards - Sam

toofan · « **Reply #17 on:** June 14, 2012, 06:55:38 AM »

In this case give a look to the mirrorless cams also. As those will be smaller and can be used in many other places where taking a big camera is not suitable.

Nikhil · « **Reply #18 on:** June 14, 2012, 08:42:13 AM »

Hi,

Mirorless am keen..but being in Canon family..do I have an option ? Tempted could go for Sony, but would mean investing in Sony lens, which will be an expensive affair..

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