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 R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +3.0 | ||
| Street | +0.2 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +4.6 | ||
| Documentary | +4.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | +5.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +4.2 | ||
| Casual | +1.2 | ||
| Food | +3.4 | ||
| Macro | +4.4 | ||
| Architecture | +1.8 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.4 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 920g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Dual CFexpress Type B |
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