Canon EOS Kiss M2 vs Canon EOS 2000D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss M2 and Canon EOS 2000D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.


Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Canon.
Canon EOS Kiss M2 were released 2020 and Canon EOS 2000D was released 2018. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | Canon | 2020 |
Canon EOS 2000D | Canon | 2018 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS Kiss M2 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 2000D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "APSC") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Canon EOS 2000D | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Both these cameras has the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 2000D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
Canon EOS 2000D | 24 MP | 24000000 | 6000 | 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 2000D. Canon EOS Kiss M2 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS 2000D has 100 to 6400.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 100-25600 |
Canon EOS 2000D | 100-6400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Kiss M2 belong to the Canon EOS M-system and need an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Read more about Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M2
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 2000D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss M2 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 2000D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 10 |
Canon EOS 2000D | 3 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Canon EOS Kiss M2 and Canon EOS 2000D can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS 2000D weighs 475 gr (equal to 1,05 lb) which is 23% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M2 and its 387 gr (or 0,85 lb).
Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
Canon EOS Kiss M2 | 387 gr | 0,85 lb |
Canon EOS 2000D | 475 gr | 1,05 lb |