Canon Powershot A2000 IS Digital Camera, 10 Megapixel, 6x Optical Zoom, 3" LCD

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★★★★☆
4.4

based on 133 reviews  

from $169.95 - $273.99

 

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Category Average

★★★★☆
4.2

Pros

  • Easy to use (95)
  • Great picture quality (88)
  • Large clear lcd (86)
  • Easy setup (83)
  • Comfortable controls (79)
  • Well built / quality construction (51)
  • Easy to keep clean (40)
  • Fast shutter speed (3)
  • Good battery life (3)
  • High resolution (3)
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Cons

  • Long lag time (23)
  • Poor in low light (11)
  • Short battery life (11)
  • Weak construction (3)
  • Blown-out highlights (1)
  • Comfort in grip design (1)
  • Heavy / bulky (1)
  • I miss the view finder (1)
  • No manual exposure modes (1)
  • No optical viewfinder (1)

Best Uses

  • Family photos (87)
  • Fun (83)
  • Travel (72)
  • Photojournalism (12)
  • Art (9)
  • Outdoors (3)
  • Documentary (2)
  • Home (2)
  • Bird feeder shots (1)
  • Company events (1)
 
 
 

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General Information

Inside its sleek, pared down design, this top-of-the-line PowerShot A2000 IS is packed with easy-to-use features. You've got a 10.0-megapixel resolution and a 6x Optical Zoom with Optical Image Stabilizer for big, beautiful prints and superb stability. To keep subjects looking their best, the DIGIC III Image Processor with Canon Face Detection handles the technical details - automatically. An Easy Mode allows you to concentrate on your scene, while Easy Playback lets you screen your images on a super-sized 3.0-inch LCD.

Display & Graphics
Screen Size:3"
Display Screen Type:Active Matrix TFT Color LCD
Display Resolution:230000Pixel
Aspect Ratio:16:9
Camera Resolution:10.3Megapixel Effective - 10Megapixel Total

Image
Image Formats:JPEG
Maximum Image Resolution:3648 x 2736

Video
Video Formats:AVI Motion JPEG
Maximum Video Resolution:640 x 480
Maximum Frame Rate:30fps

Audio
Audio Formats:WAV

Lens
Focal Length:6.4mm to 38.4mm
Aperture Range:f/3.2 to 5.9
Optical Zoom:6x
Digital Zoom:4x
Image Stabilization:Optical
Focus Modes:Auto Focus
Focus Modes:Manual Focus
Minimum Focus Distance:0.39"

Exposure
Shutter Speed:15 to 1/1600 Second

Flash
Flash Modes:Flash ON
Flash Modes:Red-eye Reduction
Flash Modes:Auto Flash
Flash Modes:Flash OFF

Memory
Memory Card Support:MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Card Support:MMCplus
Memory Card Support:HC MMCplus
Memory Card Support:Secure Digital (SD) Card
Memory Card Support:Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) Card
Memory Card Include:32MB Secure Digital (SD) Card

Controls/Indicators
Camera Modes:

Shooting Modes:

  • Auto
  • Easy
  • P
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
  • Night Scene
  • Foliage
  • Snow
  • Beach
  • Sunset
  • Fireworks
  • Aquarium
  • ISO 3200
  • Indoor
  • Kids & Pets
  • Night Snapshot
  • Movie
  • Photo Effects:

  • Vivid
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Black & White
  • Custom
  • Continuous Shooting:

  • Approx. 1.3 fps (Large/Fine)
  • Interfaces/Ports
    Interfaces/Ports:1 x DC Power In
    Interfaces/Ports:1 x Audio/Video Out
    Interfaces/Ports:1 x USB

    Software
    Software Included:Digital Camera Solution

    Battery Information
    Number of Batteries Support:2
    Battery Size Support:AA
    Battery Include:Yes

    Physical Characteristics
    Dimensions:2.5" Height x 4.01" Width x 1.26" Depth
    Weight:6.53oz

    Miscellaneous
    Package Contents:
  • PowerShot A2000 IS Digital Camera
  • 2 x AA-size Alkaline Battery
  • SD Memory Card SDC-32MB
  • Wrist Strap WS-DC5
  • CD-ROM
  • USB Interface Cable IFC-400PCU
  • AV Cable AVC-DC400
  • Compatibility:
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • DPOF Version 1.1
  • Exif 2.2
  • PictBridge
  • Platform Support:Mac
    Platform Support:PC
    Additional Information:

    Sensitivity:

  • Auto
  • High ISO Auto
  • ISO 80
  • ISO 100
  • ISO 200
  • ISO 400
  • ISO 800
  • ISO 1600
  • Menu Languages:

  • English
  • German
  • French
  • Dutch
  • Danish
  • Finnish
  • Italian
  • Norwegian
  • Swedish
  • Spanish
  • Simplified/Traditional Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Russian
  • Portuguese
  • Korean
  • Greek
  • Polish
  • Czech
  • Hungarian
  • Turkish
  • Thai
  • Arabic
  • Romanian
  • Ukrainian
  • Farsi
  • Warranty
    Standard Warranty:1 Year Limited

    Specification Description
    Model 2667B001, 2667b001, A2000, A2000IS
    UPC 013803099850
    *Megapixels 10.0
    AC Adapter ACK800
    Anti Shake Mode Yes
    Aperture f/3.2-f/5.9
    Compatible Battery (2) AA Batteries
    Compatible with Macintosh Yes
    Compatible with Windows PC Yes
    Continuous Advance (fps) 1.3
    Depth (Inches) 1.26
    Digital Zoom 4
    Digital Zoom 4x
    Effective Megapixel Count 10.3
    Electronic Flash Built-in
    Exposure Modes Exposure Lock
    Exposure Modes Program AE
    Flash Built-in with Red Eye Reducer
    Flash Off
    Flash On
    Flash Slow Synchro
    Focus Mode Auto Focus
    Focus Modes Auto
    Focus Modes Manual
    Height (Inches) 2.50
    Image Format JPEG
    LCD Display Size (Inches) 3.0
    LCD Viewer 3 Inch
    Lens Zoom Lens
    Manufacturer’s Warranty - Hardware 1 Year
    Optical Zoom 6x
    PictBridge Compatible
    Pixel Count 10 Megapixel
    Removable Memory Type HC MMC Plus
    Removable Memory Type MultiMedia Card
    Removable Memory Type Multimedia Card plus
    Removable Memory Type SDHC
    Removable Memory Type Secure Digital
    Scene Modes Automatic
    Scene Modes Beach/Snow
    Scene Modes Fireworks
    Scene Modes Flower
    Scene Modes Indoor
    Scene Modes Kids & Pets
    Scene Modes Landscape
    Scene Modes Night Scene
    Scene Modes Portrait
    Scene Modes Sunset
    Select Camera Style Point & Shoot with Zoom Lens
    Select Media Secure Digital Cards(SD),Secure Digital High Capac
    Self Timer 10 Seconds
    Self Timer 2 Seconds
    Self Timer Yes
    Sensitivity ISO 80-1600
    Shutter Speed 15-1/1600 sec
    Sound Yes
    Standard Warranty 1 Year Limited
    Still Image Resolution (Max.) 3648 x 2736
    Still Picture Capture Yes
    Storage Media Type Secure Digital (SD) / MultiMedia Card (MMC)
    USB Port Mini-B
    Video Movie Capture VGA - Up to 640x480
    Weight (Pounds) .4
    White Balance Auto
    White Balance Cloudy
    White Balance Custom
    White Balance Daylight
    White Balance Fluorescent
    White Balance Fluorescent H
    White Balance Tungsten Bulb
    Width (Inches) 4.01

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    Product Reviews

    Last update: Nov 12, 2009

    Canon Powershot A2000 IS Digital Camera, 10 Megapixel, 6x Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Reviews

     
     
     

    Most helpful positive review

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Most helpful negative review

    [2 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

     
    ★★★★☆
    4.0
    Good value for price

    "It's rather small, uses two AA batteries, has a fairly sharp 6x optical zoom, and the large screen is rather good to look at. The IS is a big help. The face detection works well, and the focus confirmation replay is helpful. The (flower) macro mode, though no focus point is selectable, is far better than it has any right to be. It's really great. Now, it has a number of shortcomings, which given the price point..." Read Full Review »

    Jul 08, 2009 by sirimiri

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    ★★★☆☆
    3.0
    OK for a Point-n-Shoot

    "I bought this camera for my teenage daughter for Christmas. She mainly uses it for snapshots and for pictures to post to her Facebook page. She has found the video mode to be very good and uses it all the time. I am a DSLR owner and so I thought this little camera would be good yet simple for her. Several times now she has had to come to me to ask how to do something or where a certain setting was. To be hon..." Read Full Review »

    May 01, 2009 by BroTwithaGoT

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    Canon Powershot A2000 IS Digital Camera, 10 Megapixel, 6x Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Review

    Good value for price

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Easy To Use

      Cons

    • Long Lag Time
    • Poor Operation in Low Light

      Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Travel
     

    "It's rather small, uses two AA batteries, has a fairly sharp 6x optical zoom, and the large screen is rather good to look at. The IS is a big help. The face detection works well, and the focus confirmation replay is helpful. The (flower) macro mode, though no focus point is selectable, is far better …"  Read Full Review »

    P (program) mode, with macro focus mode

    P (program) mode, with macro focus mode
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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jul 8 2009
    sirimiri
    Los Angeles
    I am:
    • Semi-pro Photographer
     

    [85 of 89 customers found this review helpful]

    Canon Powershot A2000 IS Digital Camera, 10 Megapixel, 6x Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Review

    Pros Not an expert ...

    ★★★★★
    5.0

    "Pros

    Not an expert shooter but this camera really makes it easy. Zoom to max digital and the qualty is really good. Mountains zoom in and elk photos are excellent. No pixels when printing. Highly recommend the camera. Price to features worth it. Batteries have really lasted.



    Cons

    Really need the …"  Read Full Review »

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    Oct 27 2008
    hinkle
    Undisclosed
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $230.00
     
     

    [1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

    Canon Powershot A2000 IS Digital Camera, 10 Megapixel, 6x Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Review

    Perfect Idiot-Proof Camera

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Comfortable Controls
    • Easy Setup
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Picture Quality
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Fun
    • Travel
     

    "I needed a idiot-proof camera. This is the goldens standard of point ans shoot camera. The Internal Stabilization delivers crisp, clean shots even in my inexperienced hands. "

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    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Mar 5 2009
    Gregr the German
    Flowood, MS
    I am:
    • Casual Photographer
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $199.95
     
     

    [3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

    Canon Powershot A2000 IS Digital Camera, 10 Megapixel, 6x Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Review

    Impressive! Highly recommended for the $

    ★★★★★
    5.0

      Pros

    • Bright LCD
    • Easy Setup
    • Easy To Use
    • Great Picture Quality
    • It's a no brainer
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Family Photos
    • Fun
    • Photojournalism
    • Travel
     

    "I can't believe how far digital cameras have come. A 10mp camera, with 6gb of storage media[...]We bought this camera on a whim, just before Xmas - so this way my wife & I could both be in pictures on Xmas morning, instead of just one of us while the other took pictures (we have 2 young kids). We h …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Jan 2 2009
    faster[*]
    Syracuse, NY
    I am:
    • Photo Enthusiast
     

    [6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

    Canon Powershot A2000 IS Digital Camera, 10 Megapixel, 6x Optical Zoom, 3" LCD Review

    Revolutionized Canon A Series Digicams

    ★★★★☆
    4.0

      Pros

    • Easy to Use
    • Excellent in Low Light
    • Fast Shutter Speed
    • Good Battery Life
    • Good sized screen
    • More »

      Cons

    • None

      Best Uses

    • Home
    • Outdoors
    • Travel
     

    "I simply like canon, the best in image quality as always. Canon A2000 IS has really revolutionized its "A series" digital cams. They have really reduced the bulky look of A series. I used it in dark as well as sunlight, overall its awesome. Although, it is not as sleek as Sony but whatever it offers …"  Read Full Review »

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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    Oct 16 2008
    Aiman
    San Jose, CA
    I am:
    • Casual Photographer
    Reviewed at:
    Price: $199.95
     
     
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