Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 2000D→Canon EOS R6
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 EOS R6
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic vs 3fps
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Generation2 years newer (2020 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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 R6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.6 | ||
| Street | +0.8 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +3.6 | ||
| Documentary | +3.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.5 | ||
| Landscape | +1.7 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.0 | ||
| Casual | +1.7 | ||
| Food | +3.2 | ||
| Macro | +3.3 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.2 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS R6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £1,299 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ↓ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 598g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon RF | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | 2× SD UHS-II |
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