Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 1300D→Canon EOS 70D

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

You own

Canon

EOS 1300D

£115

2016

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 70D

£68 (-£47)

2013

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS 1300D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS 70D

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 1300D	EOS 70D
Price	£115	£68
Released	2016	2013	↓
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	20.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	18MP	20MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus	9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view	19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; first 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	7fps	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~920 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	485g (with battery)	755g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x	Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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