Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 70D→Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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

You own

Canon

EOS 70D

£68

2013

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 5D Mark II

£128 (+£60)

2008

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Situational

One clear hardware improvement over the EOS 70D. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.

What's new in the EOS 5D Mark II

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 70D	EOS 5D Mark II
Price	£68	£128
Released	2013	2008	↓
Sensor	20.2MP APS-C CMOS	21.1MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution	20MP	21MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	Full HD 1080p/30
Autofocus	19-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; first Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face tracking in live view	9-point phase-detect (+6 assist points) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	7fps	3.9fps	↓
Battery Life	~920 shots (CIPA)	~850 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	755g (with battery)	890g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Yes	↑
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.95x	Optical pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.71x
Screen	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single CompactFlash slot

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