Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 2000D→Canon Canon EOS R50 V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Canon EOS 2000D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS R50 V
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Burst rate12fps vs 3fps
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Generation7 years newer (2025 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (24MP)
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 | Canon EOS R50 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.3 | ||
| Street | +1.6 | ||
| Travel | +1.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.4 | ||
| Documentary | +3.0 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.9 | ||
| Landscape | +0.9 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.7 | ||
| Casual | +3.1 | ||
| Food | +2.6 | ||
| Macro | +3.4 | ||
| Architecture | +0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | Canon EOS R50 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £729 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2025 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 12fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | 480 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 370g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | Vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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