Canon 1000D vs Canon R
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Canon 1000D vs Canon R Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
- Revealed July 2008
- Also Known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
- Later Model is Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
- 30MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
- Revealed September 2018

Canon 1000D vs Canon R Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon 1000D vs Canon R, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and both of them are built by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the 1000D (10MP) and R (30MP) and the 1000D (APS-C) and R (Full frame) have different sensor size.

The 1000D was launched 11 years prior to the R and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 1000D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1000D grades versus the R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon 1000D vs Canon R Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 1000D and Canon EOS R. The complete galleries are available at Canon 1000D Gallery and Canon R Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon R
1000D | R |
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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Canon 1000D
R | 1000D | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2008 | More recent by 123 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+1870k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon R
1000D | R | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Canon 1000D vs Canon R Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 1000D enjoys exterior dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") having a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Canon R has measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon 1000D vs Canon R in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the 1000D compared to the R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1000D and R is 70 and 62 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Canon R Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the 1000D and R.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1000D due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon R will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older 1000D is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

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Canon 1000D vs Canon R Specifications
Canon EOS 1000D | Canon EOS R | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon EOS 1000D | Canon EOS R |
Also Known as | EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital | - |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2008-07-22 | 2018-09-05 |
Body design | Compact SLR | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 22.2 x 14.8mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 328.6mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 30 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3888 x 2592 | 6720 x 4480 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 40000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 7 | 5655 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Canon RF |
Total lenses | 326 | 17 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 2.5 inch | 3.2 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,690k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/200s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | None | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (with LP-E6N only) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 502 gr (1.11 lb) | 660 gr (1.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") | 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 62 | 89 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.0 | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.9 | 13.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 719 | 2742 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 pictures | 370 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SD card (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $160 | $2,299 |