Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS-1D→Canon EOS R6

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

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You own

Canon

EOS-1D

£150

2001

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R6

£1299 (+£1,149)

2020

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS-1D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS R6

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Resolution

20MP vs 4MP (+16MP)
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Stabilisation

IBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate

12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames)
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Generation

19 years newer (2020 vs 2001)

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-1D	EOS R6
Price	£150	£1,299
Released	2001	2020	↑
Sensor	4.1MP APS-H CMOS (1.3× crop)	Full-frame CMOS 35mm
Resolution	4MP	20MP	↑
Video	—	4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps
Autofocus	45-point AF with 7 cross-type points	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking
Stabilisation	—	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS
Burst Rate	8fps continuous (up to 21 RAW frames)	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	↑
Battery Life	~1200 shots per charge	380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)	↓
Weight	1225g (body only)	598g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	OVF, 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage	EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot
Screen	2.0" fixed LCD	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot
Mount	Canon EF	Canon RF
Memory Cards	CompactFlash Type I/II	2× SD UHS-II

Compare side-by-side

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