Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 2000D→Canon EOS-1D X Mark III
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon EOS 2000D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS-1D X Mark III
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate16fps mechanical, 20fps live view vs 3fps
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Battery life~2850 shots (CIPA) vs 500 shots (CIPA)
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Generation2 years newer (2020 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not 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 | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS-1D X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Street | -1.4 | ||
| Travel | -1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.4 | ||
| Documentary | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.0 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.0 | ||
| Casual | -0.2 | ||
| Food | +0.5 | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS-1D X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £3,500 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 5.5K RAW, 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 60fps (full-frame via firmware) | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | 191-point all cross-type OVF AF; 525-point Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Live View) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | — | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 16fps mechanical, 20fps live view | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | ~2850 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 1250g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | OVF 0.76× magnification, 100% coverage | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 4.15M dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon EF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual CFexpress Type B slots |
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