Canon PowerShot A2000 IS - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The Canon Powershot A2000 IS takes excellent photos for a camera in this price range. It has a few more features than more basic digital cameras yet manages to remain easy enough to use. There is also an easy mode available to make the Powershot A2000 ...

Pros: Picture quality - value for money

Cons: Slow when flash is turned on

Verdict: The Canon Powershot A2000 IS a very good choice if you are looking for a digital camera that takes a good picture and offers good value for money. It does not have beautiful looks, but if its photo quality you are after than the Powershot A2000 IS ...

Review summary: The A2000IS slots into the middle of Canon's PowerShot range where it replaces the PowerShot A720 IS, which has been on the market for about a year. The new model has the same lens but provides higher resolution (10 megapixels, compared to 8) and a ...

Verdict: Test shots taken in bright sunlight with the review camera contained a fair amount of detail, although the autofocusing system wasn't entirely accurate on all occasions. Particularly with close-ups, shots were often captured without the subject being ...

Pros: 6x zoom with optical image stabilisation, low chromatic aberration, good colour balance, quite quick

Cons: Noise can be an issue, no manual shooting modes

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot A2000 departs a bit from some of its predecessors in terms of features and design. It is nonetheless an attractive option for entry-level users looking for a no-fuss unit that takes high quality snaps and has a larger than normal ...

Review summary: Canon's latest A-series camera features 10 megapixels and 6x zoom

Review summary: 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 ...

Verdict: 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 ...