Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6→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. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution15MP (down from 20MP — 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 | EOS 500D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.6 | ||
| Street | -1.0 | ||
| Travel | -1.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.6 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -3.7 | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.1 | ||
| Landscape | -2.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -2.8 | ||
| Casual | -1.8 | ||
| Food | -3.5 | ||
| Macro | -3.5 | ||
| Architecture | -2.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.1 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 | EOS 500D | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £768 used | £30 used | |
| Released | 2020 | 2009 | ↓ |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 15.1MP APS-C CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 15MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | Full HD 1080p/20, 720p/30 | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | 9-point phase-detect (centre cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3.4fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 530g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon EF / EF-S | |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD slot |
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