Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 2000D→Canon EOS 90D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS 90D improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Canon EOS 2000D owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS 90D
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Resolution32MP vs 24MP (+8MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate10fps mechanical vs 3fps
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Battery life~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) vs 500 shots (CIPA)
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Generation1 year newer (2019 vs 2018)
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 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.2 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | +0.6 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.1 | ||
| Documentary | +2.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.7 | ||
| Landscape | +1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.9 | ||
| Casual | +1.4 | ||
| Food | +1.9 | ||
| Macro | +1.9 | ||
| Architecture | +1.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS 90D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £849 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ↑ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 701g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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