Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 2000D→Canon EOS R
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The EOS R improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most Canon EOS 2000D owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the EOS R
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Resolution30MP vs 24MP (+6MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) vs 3fps
Unchanged or similar
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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 R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.7 | ||
| Street | +0.3 | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.8 | ||
| Documentary | +2.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.3 | ||
| Landscape | +1.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.1 | ||
| Casual | +0.9 | ||
| Food | +2.3 | ||
| Macro | +1.4 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.8 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £799 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2018 | |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 30MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 660g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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