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EOS 1000D vs EOS 6D Mark II
Quick take: The EOS 6D Mark II has the highest resolution at 26MP; the EOS 1000D is the most affordable; only the EOS 6D Mark II is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS 1000DCanon · 2008 | EOS 6D Mark IICanon · 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £36Best | £437 |
| Sensor | 10.1MP APS-C CMOS | 26.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 10.1MP | 26.2MPBest |
| Video | No video | Full HD 1080p/60 (4K time-lapse only) |
| Autofocus | 7-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast (Live mode) AF in live view | 45-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 6.5fpsBest |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots (CIPA) | ~1200 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 500g (with battery)Best | 765g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 126.1 × 97.5 × 61.9mm | 144 × 110.5 × 74.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.81x | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x |
| Screen | 2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon EF |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, AV out, E3 remote | USB 2.0, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, GPS, 3.5mm mic jack, N3 remote |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS 1000D
EOS 6D Mark II
Portrait
4.9/10
6.4/10
Street
5.4/10
5.5/10
Travel
4.8/10
5.5/10
Wedding & Events
3.7/10
6.0/10
Documentary
3.1/10
5.3/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
5.7/10
Landscape
3.4/10
6.3/10
Wildlife
4.6/10
6.1/10
Casual
3.2/10
3.9/10
Food
3.6/10
6.1/10
Macro
3.4/10
4.9/10
Architecture
3.6/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
4.7/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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3.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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