Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 2000D→Canon EOS 500D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS 500D offers little measurable spec improvement over the Canon EOS 2000D. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution15MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 500D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | ||
| Street | -0.2 | ||
| Travel | -0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.2 | ||
| Casual | -1.7 | ||
| Food | -0.4 | ||
| Macro | -0.2 | ||
| Architecture | -0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS 500D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £30 used | |
| Released | 2018 | 2009 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 15.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 15MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | Full HD 1080p/20, 720p/30 | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | 9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 3.4fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 530g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD slot |
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