Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 550D→Canon EOS 700D

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

You own

Canon

EOS 550D

£26 used

2010

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 700D

£90 used (+£63)

2013

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS 550D. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the EOS 700D

Unchanged or similar

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.

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 550D	EOS 700D
Price	£26 used	£90 used
Released	2010	2013	↑
Sensor	18MP APS-C CMOS	18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	18MP	18MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus	9-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view	9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Hybrid CMOS AF with face tracking in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	3.7fps	5fps	↑
Battery Life	~440 shots (CIPA)	~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight	530g (with battery)	580g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 0.87x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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