Canon Powershot A2000IS Review

For many of the people, Canon PowerShot means a range of heave, bulky cameras. But now, at last, Canon has launched PowerShot A2000IS which will definitely make people think. Canon Powershot A2000IS is the latest release by Canon and gives a tough competition to all other cameras.

Canon A2000IS - 10MP

Canon sells consumer digital cameras under two main brands, Ixus and the PowerShot. The Ixus series of cameras are more attractive and for fashion conscious buyers, while the PowerShot range of cameras are targeted  towards people who would not mind sacrificing the looks. However, both these cameras are high on features. But for the Ixus you have to pay a premium for its looks.

Body and Design

The highlight of the A2000IS is the Change in design the Canon has incorporated. At first glance of the new A2000IS, you will not realize that the camera is part of the PowerShot series. The bulgy right hand side that is generally found in the PowerShot cameras that houses the batteries is now flat. Adding to this is a dual coloured body of silverish gray and black. The grip and ergonomics of the camera still remain the same as with all other PowerShot camera still remain the same as with all other PowerShot range of cameras. So far all is good with the physical features and construction of the camera.

Features

Priced at $229.99 (see offer below for discount), this camera comes with the versatile features of the PowerShot range. The A2000IS lacks an optical viewfinder but this is negated by the large 3in LCD it features. Other technical specifications of the camera are 10-megapixel, 6x optical zoom, Image Stabilizer, Auto Focus and so on. Much like other PowerShot range of Cameras, this one too uses 2xAA batteries to power up.

Controls, Buttons and User Interface

The buttons are located as per the Canon tradition and for first time users as well, the A2000IS will not be confusing the control. The system menu is typical Canon, as found in its other cameras. Although some functions are tweaked and trimmed. You can adjust all the common functions like exposure, white balance, image quality setting and more via the menu. The zoom button is in the form of a rotary bezel. At times the bezel appears to be sensitive and at times a little slow moving.

Canon Powershot A2000IS

Performance

Equipped with 6x zoom, it does make it a good combination with the 10-megapixel lens though. The Auto-Focus feature and the Image Stabilization of the camera works well. The picture quality is at par with Canon standard, which is good. The pictures had good sharpness and noise was very well handled by the camera. With regards to the performance A2000IS is up to the mark.

Whats Good:

A good looking camera which is high on features and can deliver great pictures with no fuss, and available at quite a competitive price.

Whats Bad:

Absense of Optical viewfinder and manual exposure options.

Buy – Canon Powershot A2000IS 10MP Digital Camera – $169.88

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