Upgrade Guide

Canon Canon EOS 2000D→Canon EOS M3

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

You own

Canon

Canon EOS 2000D

£479

2018

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS M3

£150 (-£329)

2015

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the Canon EOS 2000D. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the EOS M3

Unchanged or similar

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	Canon EOS 2000D	EOS M3
Price	£479	£150
Released	2018	2015	↓
Sensor	24.1MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	1080p/30p	1080p/30p
Autofocus	9-point DSLR phase-detect AF	Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect)
Stabilisation	No stabilisation	—
Burst Rate	3fps	4.2fps	↑
Battery Life	500 shots (CIPA)	~250 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	475g (with battery and card)	366g (body only)	↑
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification	None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory)
Screen	Fixed screen, no touch	3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF/EF-S mount	Canon EF-M mount
Memory Cards	Single SD	Single SD UHS-I slot

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