Canon PowerShot A2000 IS Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 335 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the control panel. The resolution also impresses, but many are less positive about the finish.

Control panel, Resolution, Design, Menu

Finish, Shutter, Interface, Viewfinder

Reviewers rate this product 85/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras, the Canon PowerShot A2000 IS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 93/100 = Excellent quality.

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 ...

Good zoom ratio ; Impressive color performance ; Easy mode for complete beginners ; Low price

Lack of manual controls ; Overall average to poor lab test scores ; Buttons feel cramped

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 ...

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 ...

- Good zoom ratio - Impressive color performance - Easy mode for complete beginners - Low price

- Lack of manual controls - Overall average to poor lab test scores - Buttons feel cramped

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 ...

The Canon PowerShot A2000 ($229) is an entry-level camera with a pretty nice point-and-shoot feature set. The A2000 features a 6X optical zoom, image stabilization, a 3-inch LCD display, face detection, and plenty of scene modes. It also comes in a ...

Very good photo quality (in good light) ; Good value for the money ; 6X optical zoom lens in a relatively compact body ; Optical image stabilization ; 3-inch LCD with good low light visibility (but see issues below) ; Redeye not a problem thanks to ...

A real step down from the PowerShot A720 (for reasons described above) ; Lots of noise reduction in low light ; images get noisy in good light after ISO 400 ; Flash is slow to charge ; Slow lens (in terms of max aperture) ; LCD has poor viewing angle ...

You take a few steps forward on the A2000 (larger/sharper screen, better battery life, redeye removal), but take even more back compared to the A720. The A2000's lens is slower, there are fewer manual controls, the optical viewfinder is gone, and ...

The A2000 IS is an inexpensive, basic point-and-shoot from Canon that records at 10-megapixel resolution, and squeezes a 6x zoom lens into a relatively small frame. For $230 you get a camera with minimal manual controls, but nice point-and-shoot ease ...

If you get your hands on A2000, the first thing you'll notice is its odd wedge shape. Reminiscent of a doorstop, this strange design allows the camera to gradually enlarge from a narrow edge to a substantial handhold, but it's an unusual approach

Like its predecessor, the A2000 IS is powered by a pair of AA batteries and Canon supplies a set of disposable Alkalines to get you started. While you could continue to supply the A2000 IS with Alkalines, it makes much more sense to use a set of ...

6x optical zoom range., Very effective stabilisation, Runs on two AA batteries., 3in screen bigger than before., 6x optical zoom range., Very effective stabilisation, Runs on two AA batteries., 3in screen bigger than before.

Lacking true wide angle lens coverage., Screen has small viewing angle., Slow flash recycling time., Lacking true wide angle lens coverage., Screen has small viewing angle., Slow flash recycling time.

As we said at the top of this page, Canon's PowerShot A2000 IS is a good value compact with a surprisingly long zoom and effective stabilisation for the money. It's easy to use, captures sharp, consumer-friendly images and powered by readily-available ...

The Canon PowerShot A2000 IS may look familiar, but it's a revolutionary departure from the basic design philosophy behind previous Canon A models.

Compact ; Very good lens ; Large LCD ; Excellent image quality

No optical viewfinder ; No handgrip ; No manual exposure capability

, which replaces the A720 IS. While the A2000 IS retains many the best features of its predecessors, it is a revolutionary departure from the basic design philosophy that has driven and defined earlier A-series digicams

Staking out the upper tier of the PowerShot A-series, the new camera offers users the option of 17 shooting modes. The A2000 IS camera also features Canon's advanced Optical Image Stabilization (OIS). OIS significantly reduces the effects of camera ...

The "brain" in every new Canon digital camera from the PowerShot A-series to the EOS Pro models is the exclusive DIGIC III imaging processor. This proprietary chip is responsible for the cameras' higher performance levels including faster start up, ...

The Canon PowerShot A2000 IS digital camera is the new top-of-the-range model in the popular PowerShot range, which has traditionally offered a compelling combination of features and affordable price. The A2000 IS is around 25% smaller than its ...

The A2000 IS also suffers from less than stellar image quality in low-light due to obvious noise appearing at ISO 400 and faster, the lack of any hand-grip which makes it difficult to hold, annoyingly slow flash recycle times, and a slow continuous ...