Canon EOS 550D
The Canon EOS 550D is a digital SLR introduced in 2010, sitting in Canon's enthusiast-oriented APS-C lineup. Sold in some markets as the Rebel T2i, it was positioned as an entry-level body with video capability aimed at users stepping up from compacts or earlier consumer DSLRs.
Auction-hammer evidence for the EOS 550D is thin: a single UK saleroom result from December 2023 sold for £60, which is the only data point available to gauge what the body is worth today. On that basis the camera sells for a low double-digit sum at saleroom level in 2026, though one record is not enough to draw a reliable price range and condition, shutter count and whether a lens is included will move the value materially.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: March 2026
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| Mar 2026 | £160 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 9) Title: A Canon EOS 550D DSLR Camera
Description:
A Canon EOS 550D DSLR Camera, shutter working, flash working, menu display working, body G-VG, some marks to screen, with EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens, EF-S |
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| Feb 2025 | £162 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 78) Title: A Canon EOS 550D Digital SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
body VG, powers up, takes a picture, flash works, has two batteries but no charger, with a f/1.8 50mm Canon lens, barrel VG, optics VG-E, a Canon |
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| Jan 2024 | £42 | Cullens of Surrey | |
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Auction: Our Biggest Collectors Sale Film Memorabilia And Sporting G (Lot 349) Title: Canon EOS Rebel T2i with Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 Includes holdall + battery
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Canon EOS Rebel T2i with Canon Zoom Lens EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 Includes holdall + battery |
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| Dec 2023 | £60 | Special Auction Services | |
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Auction: Photographica & Cameras Auction (Lot 308) Title: A Canon EOS 550D DSLR Camera
Description:
A Canon EOS 550D DSLR Camera, shutter working, flash working, body G-VG, with EF 70-210mm f/4 lens, auto focus working, barrel G, elements G-VG, |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon EOS 550D worth in 2026?
Based on the limited UK auction data available, a 550D body has sold for around £60 at hammer, so its value today is modest and highly dependent on condition and included accessories.
How much does a Canon EOS 550D sell for at UK auction?
The only verified UK auction-hammer sale on record fetched £60 in December 2023; with just one data point this should be treated as indicative rather than a firm market price.
Is the Canon EOS 550D the same as the Rebel T2i?
Yes — Canon marketed the same body as the EOS 550D in Europe and as the Rebel T2i in North America.