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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Conclusion
The Canon PowerShot A2000 IS has a couple of significant factors in its favor. It's inexpensive ($230), has a good zoom ratio for a small point-and-shoot, and did well in our color scoring. On the other hand, there's no manual control to speak of, it struggled in most of our other tests, and the lens is slow, particularly for handheld telephoto shooting in less-than-ideal light. If a long zoom at a low price strikes you as a winning combination, the A2000 is worth considering, but you should keep the downsides in mind.
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Likes
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- Good zoom ratio
- Impressive color performance
- Easy mode for complete beginners
- Low price
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Dislikes
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- Lack of manual controls
- Overall average to poor lab test scores
- Buttons feel cramped
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