Typical price: £160
What is it: Uncomplicated, 10-megapixel compact
What we think: Its pictures are good and it's straightforward to use, but it's also crushingly ordinary
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 14 January 2009
Tags: Canon, Canon PowerShot A2000 IS, setup, scene modes, profile
We like:
Sharp definition; straightforward operation; good AA battery life
We don't like:
Limited dynamic range; no wide-angle zoom; plain appearance
CNET UK judgement:
The Canon PowerShot A2000 IS would be the perfect camera for an aged relative or camera-shy novice, because it's easy to handle and straightforward to use. But that's about as much as you can say for it. Countless rivals offer smaller bodies, better build, more controls, longer zooms, wider zooms... This is a Marks & Spencer gents' cardigan of a camera
Full review:
A 10-megapixel Canon PowerShot should be a safe pair of hands, right? With the A2000 IS, you get motion detection, face detection, a 6x optical zoom, image stabilisation and AA battery power that's both practical and surprisingly frugal. Throw in a 76mm (3-inch) LCD and you're not doing badly for £140 or thereabouts. Continue Reading...
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