Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 5D Mark II→Canon Canon EOS 2000D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS 5D Mark II. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS 2000D
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Resolution24MP vs 21MP (+3MP)
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Generation10 years newer (2018 vs 2008)
Unchanged or similar
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Weather sealingNot 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 | EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS 2000D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Street | +0.8 | ||
| Travel | +0.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -1.5 | ||
| Documentary | -1.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.1 | ||
| Landscape | -1.0 | ||
| Wildlife | -0.9 | ||
| Casual | +2.1 | ||
| Food | +0.1 | ||
| Macro | +0.1 | ||
| Architecture | -0.3 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 5D Mark II | Canon EOS 2000D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £128 | £479 | |
| Released | 2008 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 21.1MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 21MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/30 | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | 9-point phase-detect (+6 assist points) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 3.9fps | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~850 shots (CIPA) | 500 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 890g (with battery) | 475g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single CompactFlash slot | Single SD |
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