Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R5→Canon EOS 500D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Situational
One clear hardware improvement over the EOS R5. Worth it if that specific upgrade aligns with what you shoot.
What's new in the EOS 500D
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Battery life~400 shots (CIPA) vs ~320 shots (CIPA)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution15MP (down from 45MP — 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 R5 | EOS 500D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.9 | ||
| Street | -0.9 | ||
| Travel | -1.2 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -3.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.1 | ||
| Landscape | -3.7 | ||
| Wildlife | -2.9 | ||
| Casual | -1.7 | ||
| Food | -3.9 | ||
| Macro | -3.9 | ||
| Architecture | -3.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -1.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R5 | EOS 500D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,207 used | £30 used | |
| Released | 2020 | 2009 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 15.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 45MP | 15MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | Full HD 1080p/20, 720p/30 | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | 9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3.4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 650g (body only) | 530g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x | |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD slot |
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