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Canon EOS 2000D vs EOS R3

Quick take: The Canon EOS 2000D is the most affordable; only the EOS R3 is weather sealed.

16 specs side by side·15 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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Verdictwhich should you buy?

EOS R3 — Sports & Photojournalism Professionals: The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.

Who should buy what
EOS R3 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
  • Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
  • R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
  • Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Canon EOS 2000DCanon · 2018EOS R3Canon · 2021
Price £479Best£4,999
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP24.1MP
Video 1080p/30p6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p
Autofocus 9-point DSLR phase-detect AFDual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF
Stabilisation No stabilisation8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 3fps30fps electronic / 12fps mechanicalBest
Battery Life 500 shots (CIPA)620 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 475g (with battery and card)Best1015g (body only)
Dimensions —150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedYesBest
Viewfinder Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen Fixed screen, no touch3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF/EF-S mountCanon RF
Memory Cards Single SDDual CFexpress Type B
Connectivity USB, Wi-FiUSB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN

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
Canon EOS 2000D
EOS R3
Portrait
5.3/10
8.1/10
Street
5.5/10
5.8/10
Travel
5.2/10
5.7/10
Wedding & Events
3.9/10
8.2/10
Documentary
3.5/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
4.0/10
8.9/10
Landscape
4.4/10
6.3/10
Wildlife
4.7/10
8.7/10
Casual
3.4/10
4.6/10
Food
4.2/10
7.4/10
Macro
3.9/10
7.2/10
Architecture
4.8/10
6.5/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
6.7/10
Vlogging & Video
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5.4/10
Filmmaking
—
8.1/10

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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