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Canon Powershot A2000 IS Digital Camera Review

by Tim Barribeau
Published on December 16, 2008

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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.

 

Section
The Good
The Bad
Tour
Large grip
Disconcerting shape
Testing/Performance
Good color, low light and video scores
Less than stellar performance in other sections
Components
6x zoom lens
Flash is easily blocked by stray fingers
Design/Layout
Fits well in the hand
Buttons are small and cramped
Modes
Two types of Auto mode
Slow burst speed
Control Options
Wide range of ISOs
No aperture- or shutter-priority
Image Parameters
Good selection of image sizes
160x120 video at 15fps is ridiculously small
Connectivity/Extras
Uses AA batteries and SD/SDHC cards Mediocre software
Value Only $230
There are less expensive cameras with better controls out there
 


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