High Quality Images
18.0 mega pixel Canon-developed CMOS sensor captures superb image quality with low noise and natural colour
The Canon EOS 550D is the perfect camera for those looking to enter the creative world of DSLR photography. With intuitive technology, anyone can capture breathtaking images that truly inspire everyone around you. The EOS 550D is the perfect stepping stone for those wishing to take their photography further.

Superior processing
New DiG!C 4 Processor means faster processing and new features such as Live Face Detection AF Mode

Incredible image detail in low light
Standard ISO (100-6400) and expandable to an incredible H:12800

EOS Movies (FULL HD)
Record incredible movies in FULL HD (1920 x 1080p) utilising full manual controls for extra creativity

Movie Crop
An SD quality movie can be cropped to the equivalent of approx. 7x magnification of regular shooting

Live View
Use the LCD Screen to view and compose images and videos in real time

Sharp Focusing
9-point AF for ultra sharp images. You can manually select any of the 9 points to ensure correct sharp focus

Fast shooting
Continuous smooth shooting speed of 3.7 fps

Sharper previews
3.0 inch Wide (1,040,000 dots) LCD screen with anti-reflection and anti-smudge coating for clear photo previews

Cleaner Images
Prevents and automatically removes tiny dust particles resulting in cleaner images

Don’t miss a moment
Incredibly fast 0.1 second start up time so you are always ready to capture spontaneous shots

SDXC Memory Card Compatible
Additionally save all your precious memories to newer high capacity SDXC Memory cards