Canon A2000 IS
Digital Camera Review
Dec 16, 2008
- By Tim Barribeau
1.9
The PowerShot A2000 IS from Canon is a compact point-and-shoot with a 10-megapixel sensor, a noteworthy 6x zoom, and a $229.99 pricetag. We were initially slightly taken aback by the odd wedge shape of the camera, but it slowly grew on us. In our extensive lab tests, it didn't fare particularly well, and we would have liked a greater degree of manual control. Read on for more details.
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The Canon PowerShot A2000 IS is a low-price point-and-shoot that packs an impressive 6x zoom lens and 10-megapixel sensor into a compact package. The lack of aperture- and shutter-priority modes indicates that it's squarely aimed at people who don't want to have to fiddle with manual settings. In our lab tests, it did well in terms of color accuracy and video performance, but struggled in many other areas. However, it's quite affordable at $230, and strikes us as a decent possibility for point-and-shooters who want a low-price camera with a substantial zoom.
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The Good
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The Bad
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Tour
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Large grip
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Disconcerting shape
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Testing/Performance
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Good color, low light and video scores
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Less than stellar performance in other sections
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Components
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6x zoom lens
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Flash is easily blocked by stray fingers
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Design/Layout
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Fits well in the hand
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Buttons are small and cramped
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Modes
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Two types of Auto mode
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Slow burst speed
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Control Options
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Wide range of ISOs
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No aperture- or shutter-priority
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Image Parameters
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Good selection of image sizes
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160x120 video at 15fps is ridiculously small
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Connectivity/Extras
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Uses AA batteries and SD/SDHC cards |
Mediocre software
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| Value |
Only $230
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There are less expensive cameras with better controls out there
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