Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS-1Ds→Canon Canon EOS 2000D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The Canon EOS 2000D improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS-1Ds owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the Canon EOS 2000D
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Resolution24MP vs 11MP (+13MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation16 years newer (2018 vs 2002)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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.
| Genre | EOS-1Ds | Canon EOS 2000D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | +1.9 | ||
| Travel | +1.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.7 | ||
| Documentary | -0.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -0.4 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.3 | ||
| Casual | +1.5 | ||
| Food | +0.7 | ||
| Macro | +0.7 | ||
| Architecture | +0.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.4 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS-1Ds | Canon EOS 2000D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £200 | £479 | |
| Released | 2002 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 11.1MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 11MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | — | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | 45-point AF with 7 cross-type points | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps continuous | 3fps | |
| Battery Life | ~500 shots per charge | 500 shots (CIPA) | |
| Weight | 1270g (body only) | 475g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | OVF, 0.70× magnification, 100% coverage | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | |
| Screen | 2.0" fixed LCD | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S mount | |
| Memory Cards | CompactFlash Type I/II | Single SD |
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