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 R8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +2.2 | ||
| Street | +1.3 | ||
| Travel | +1.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.5 | ||
| Documentary | +3.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +3.9 | ||
| Landscape | +1.8 | ||
| Wildlife | +3.2 | ||
| Casual | +2.1 | ||
| Food | +2.7 | ||
| Macro | +3.4 | ||
| Architecture | +1.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — |
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | EOS R8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £1,099 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 461g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
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