Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 1300D→Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 1300D

£115

2016

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 5D Mark II

£128 (+£13)

2008

✅

Strong upgrade

The EOS 5D Mark II improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS 1300D owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the EOS 5D Mark II

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 1300D	EOS 5D Mark II
Price	£115	£128
Released	2016	2008	↓
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	21.1MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	18MP	21MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/30
Autofocus	9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view	9-point phase-detect (+6 assist points) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	3fps	3.9fps	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~850 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	485g (with battery)	890g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x	Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single CompactFlash slot

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