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 R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.9 | ||
| Street | +0.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.7 | ||
| Documentary | +3.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.5 | ||
| Landscape | +3.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.1 | ||
| Casual | +1.6 | ||
| Food | +3.6 | ||
| Macro | +3.7 | ||
| Architecture | +3.2 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £2,499 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 45MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 650g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
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