Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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 M3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.3 | ||
| Street | +1.4 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.2 | ||
| Landscape | +0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.3 | ||
| Casual | +1.3 | ||
| Food | +1.3 | ||
| Macro | +0.6 | ||
| Architecture | -0.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
| 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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