Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 400D→Canon EOS 760D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 400D

£31 used

2006

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 760D

£142 used (+£110)

2015

✅

Strong upgrade

The EOS 760D improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS 400D owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the EOS 760D

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 400D	EOS 760D
Price	£31 used	£142 used
Released	2006	2015	↑
Sensor	10.1MP APS-C CMOS	24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	10MP	24MP	↑
Video	No video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus	9-point phase-detect AF	19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Hybrid CMOS AF III with face tracking in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	3fps	5fps	↑
Battery Life	~360 shots (CIPA)	~440 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	510g (with battery)	565g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.82x
Screen	2.5" fixed LCD, 230k dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Single CompactFlash slot	Single SD slot

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