Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV→Canon Canon EOS 2000D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS 5D Mark IV. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the Canon EOS 2000D
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Generation2 years newer (2018 vs 2016)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 30MP — optimised for low light)
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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 IV | Canon EOS 2000D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -1.0 | ||
| Street | +0.7 | ||
| Travel | +0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.8 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -2.3 | ||
| Sports & Action | -2.1 | ||
| Landscape | -1.6 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.4 | ||
| Casual | +1.4 | ||
| Food | -0.5 | ||
| Macro | -0.3 | ||
| Architecture | -0.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.9 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS 5D Mark IV | Canon EOS 2000D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £446 | £479 | |
| Released | 2016 | 2018 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 30.4MP full-frame CMOS | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 30MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K (4096×2160) /30p Motion JPEG (1.64× crop), 1080p/60, 720p/120 | 1080p/30p | |
| Autofocus | 61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder; Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view | 9-point DSLR phase-detect AF | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 3fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~900 shots (CIPA) | 500 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 890g (with battery) | 475g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.8x magnification | |
| Screen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | Fixed screen, no touch | |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD | Single SD |
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