Upgrade Guide
Canon Canon EOS 2000D→Canon PowerShot G7X Mark III
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 PowerShot G7X Mark III
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Burst rate20fps (with fixed AF/AE) vs 3fps
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Generation1 year newer (2019 vs 2018)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution20MP (down from 24MP — optimised for low light)
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
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 | PowerShot G7X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.5 | ||
| Street | +0.9 | ||
| Travel | +1.0 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.5 | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -0.1 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | +3.1 | ||
| Food | +0.9 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.3 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Fun & simple | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Canon EOS 2000D | PowerShot G7X Mark III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £479 | £749 | |
| Released | 2018 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 20MP | ↓ |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | |
| Autofocus | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | Contrast-detect AF with face and eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | ↑ |
| Battery Life | 500 shots (CIPA) | ~235 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 475g (with battery and card) | 304g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | Fixed screen, no touch | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | |
| Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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