Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6 Mark II→Canon EOS 500D
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The EOS 500D offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS R6 Mark II. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution15MP (down from 24MP — 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 R6 Mark II | EOS 500D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.0 | ||
| Street | -1.4 | ||
| Travel | -1.9 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -4.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -4.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | -4.1 | ||
| Landscape | -2.8 | ||
| Wildlife | -3.5 | ||
| Casual | -2.2 | ||
| Food | -3.8 | ||
| Macro | -4.7 | ||
| Architecture | -2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.5 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 Mark II | EOS 500D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £57 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2009 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 15.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 15MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | Full HD 1080p/20, 720p/30 | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | 9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 3.4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 670g (body only) | 530g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD slot |
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