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Canon 2000D Comparison Review

The Canon EOS 2000D (called Canon T7 in some regions) is a DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) camera that was revealed to the public in February 2018 and is equipped with an APS-C sensor. It offers a resolution of 24 megapixel.

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Is the Canon 2000D a good camera? The 2000D has a Camera Elo of 1919. This rating puts the 2000D among the top 40 percent of all digital single lens reflex cameras. In terms of its sensor size category (APS cameras), the 2000D ranks among the top 50 percent. Based on its within category standings, the camera earns a 3.5-star performance rating.

Headline Specifications
Canon 2000D
Digital single lens reflex
Canon EF mount lenses
24 MP, APS-C Sensor
1080/30p Video
ISO 100 - 6 400 (100 - 12 800)
Optical viewfinder
3.0 LCD, 920k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
3 shutter flaps per second
500 shots per battery charge
129 x 101 x 78 mm, 475 g

Read on to find out more about the camera's size, sensor, features, reception by expert reviewers, and how it compares to other digital cameras.

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Body comparison with a credit card

The physical dimensions of the Canon 2000D relative to a credit card are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

Canon 2000D vs credit card front
2000D versus credit card top view
2000D and credit card rear side

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the Canon 2000D alongside a set of similar cameras. If you want to review a particular camera pair side-by-side, just move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
    Camera
Model
Camera
Width
Camera
Height
Camera
Depth
Camera
Weight
Battery
Life
Weather
Sealing
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Canon 2000D 129 mm 101 mm 78 mm 475 g 500 n Feb 2018 EUR 499 amazon.com
2.
 
Canon 77D 131 mm 100 mm 76 mm 540 g 600 n Feb 2017 EUR 899ebay.com
3.
 
Canon 200D 122 mm 93 mm 70 mm 453 g 650 n Jun 2017 EUR 599ebay.com
4.
 
Canon 750D 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 555 g 440 n Feb 2015 EUR 699ebay.com
5.
 
Canon 760D 132 mm 101 mm 78 mm 565 g 440 n Feb 2015 EUR 749ebay.com
6.
 
Canon 800D 131 mm 100 mm 76 mm 532 g 600 n Feb 2017 EUR 849ebay.com
7.
 
Canon 1200D 130 mm 100 mm 78 mm 480 g 500 n Feb 2014 EUR 399ebay.com
8.
 
Canon 1300D 129 mm 101 mm 78 mm 485 g 500 n Mar 2016 EUR 449ebay.com
9.
 
Canon 4000D 129 mm 102 mm 77 mm 436 g 500 n Feb 2018 EUR 399 amazon.com
10.
 
Canon G9 X Mark II 98 mm 58 mm 31 mm 206 g 235 n Jan 2017 EUR 499ebay.com
11.
 
Canon M100 108 mm 67 mm 35 mm 302 g 295 n Aug 2017 EUR 479ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.

The listed prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The Canon 2000D was launched in the US market at a price of $449. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down. Then, after the new model is out, very good deals can frequently be found on the pre-owned market.

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Sensor comparison with a 35mm slide

The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

The Canon 2000D features an APS-C sensor and has a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 1.6. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the Canon 2000D among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability.

Canon 2000D sensor measures

For most cameras, data on sensor performance has been reported by DXO Mark. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The table below summarizes the physical sensor characteristics and sensor quality findings and compares them across a set of similar cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
    Camera
Model
Sensor
Class
Resolution
(MP)
Horiz.
Pixels
Vert.
Pixels
Video
Format
DXO
Portrait
DXO
Landscape
DXO
Sports
DXO
Overall
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Canon 2000D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.611.9100971
2.
 
Canon 77D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.397178
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Canon 200D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.613.4104179
4.
 
Canon 750D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.712.091971
5.
 
Canon 760D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/30p22.612.091570
6.
 
Canon 800D APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.713.1158680
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Canon 1200D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.372463
8.
 
Canon 1300D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p22.011.778166
9.
 
Canon 4000D APS-C 17.9 5184 34561080/30p21.911.469563
10.
 
Canon G9 X Mark II 1-inch 20.0 5472 36481080/60p21.912.552265
11.
 
Canon M100 APS-C 24.0 6000 40001080/60p23.512.9127278
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. The 2000D indeed provides movie recording capabilities. The highest resolution format that the 2000D can use is 1080/30p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the 2000D has an optical viewfinder that provides a field of view of 95% and a magnification of 0.50x. The following tables report on some other key feature differences and similarities of the Canon 2000D and comparable cameras.

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Core Features
    Camera
Model
Viewfinder
(Type or
000 dots)
Control
Panel
(yes/no)
LCD
Specifications
(inch/000 dots)
LCD
Attach-
ment
Touch
Screen
(yes/no)
Max
Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
Built-in
Flash
(yes/no)
Built-in
Image
Stab
1.
 
Canon 2000Doptical n3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n
2.
 
Canon 77Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n
3.
 
Canon 200Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n
4.
 
Canon 750Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n
5.
 
Canon 760Doptical Y3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 5.0/s Y n
6.
 
Canon 800Doptical n3.0 / 1040 swivel Y 1/4000s 6.0/s Y n
7.
 
Canon 1200Doptical n3.0 / 460 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n
8.
 
Canon 1300Doptical n3.0 / 920 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n
9.
 
Canon 4000Doptical n2.7 / 230 fixed n 1/4000s 3.0/s Y n
10.
 
Canon G9 X Mark IInone n3.0 / 1040 fixed Y 1/2000s 8.2/s Y Y
11.
 
Canon M100none n3.0 / 1040 tilting Y 1/4000s 6.1/s Y n
Note: *) Information refers to the mechanical shutter, unless the camera only has an electronic one.

One convenient feature of the 2000D is the presence of an on-board flash. While this built-in flash is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light to brighten deep shadow areas.

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Connection comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 2000D and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
    Camera
Model
Hotshoe
Port
Internal
Mic / Speaker
Microphone
Port
Headphone
Port
HDMI
Port
USB
Port
WiFi
Support
NFC
Support
Bluetooth
Support
1.
 
Canon 2000DYmono / mono--mini2.0YY-
2.
 
Canon 77DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
3.
 
Canon 200DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
4.
 
Canon 750DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY-
5.
 
Canon 760DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YY-
6.
 
Canon 800DYstereo / monoY-mini2.0YYY
7.
 
Canon 1200DYmono / mono--mini2.0---
8.
 
Canon 1300DYmono / mono--mini2.0YY-
9.
 
Canon 4000DYmono / mono--mini2.0YY-
10.
 
Canon G9 X Mark II-stereo / mono--micro2.0YYY
11.
 
Canon M100-stereo / mono--micro2.0YYY

It is notable that the 2000D offers wifi support. Wifi can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location.

Further information on the features and operation of the 2000D can be found in the free online Canon 2000D Manual or on the Canon support site.

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Expert reviews

While the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the handling experience and imaging performance when actually working with the 2000D. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable. This is where reviews by experts come in. The table below summarizes the assessments of some of the best known camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]).

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Review Scores
     Camera 
 Model 
 AP 
 score 
 CL 
 score 
 DCW 
 score 
 DPR 
 score 
 EPZ 
 score 
 PB 
 score 
Camera
Launch
Launch
Price
Street
Price
1.
 
Canon 2000D3/5o3.5/5..3.5/53.5/5 Feb 2018 EUR 499 amazon.com
2.
 
Canon 77D4.5/5..4/582/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2017 EUR 899ebay.com
3.
 
Canon 200D4/5+ +4/578/1004.5/54.5/5 Jun 2017 EUR 599ebay.com
4.
 
Canon 750D5/5....75/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 EUR 699ebay.com
5.
 
Canon 760D5/5+..77/1004.5/54.5/5 Feb 2015 EUR 749ebay.com
6.
 
Canon 800D4.5/5..3.5/580/1004.5/54/5 Feb 2017 EUR 849ebay.com
7.
 
Canon 1200D3/5+....4/54.5/5 Feb 2014 EUR 399ebay.com
8.
 
Canon 1300D4/5o4/573/1004/54/5 Mar 2016 EUR 449ebay.com
9.
 
Canon 4000D2.5/5o3/5..3.5/53.5/5 Feb 2018 EUR 399 amazon.com
10.
 
Canon G9 X Mark II4/5..4/575/1004.5/54.5/5 Jan 2017 EUR 499ebay.com
11.
 
Canon M1003/5+....4/53.5/5 Aug 2017 EUR 479ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

Care should be taken when interpreting the review scores above, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Canon 2000D FAQ

Below are some additional questions and answers concerning some particular features of the 2000D.

What technology is the imaging sensor in the Canon 2000D based on?

The camera is build around a CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensor.

Which image processing chip is used in the Canon 2000D to convert the raw signal into an image file and perform noise reduction and image sharpening?

Canon equipped the 2000D with the DIGIC 4+ image processor.

What is the ISO sensitivity range of the Canon 2000D?

The camera has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400.

What is the life expectancy of the shutter in the Canon EOS 2000D?

Canon mentions a shutter rating of 100 000 actuations for the 2000D. This number represents a Mean Time before Failure, that is an average value. The shutter might fail earlier, or it might last longer. Anyway, in order to exhaust the expected shutter life of the 2000D over, say, three years, one would have to take about 100 pictures each and every day.

How do I find the shutter count on my Canon 2000D?

Canon embeds the number of shutter actuations in the camera firmware. You can check the number of shots that your 2000D has taken up to now by using a third-party app, as described on the Canon 2000D shutter count page.

Does the Canon 2000D feature an autofocus assist light?

Yes, the camera has a lamp built-in that can illuminate the subject and improve autofocus in low-light settings.

What is the fastest shutter speed that can be used with the Canon 2000D for flash photography?

The 2000D's flash sync speed is 1/200 sec.

Which battery does the Canon 2000D use?

The camera gets its power from the Canon LP-E10 (here at amazon), which is a rechargeable Lithium-Ion power pack.

Where can I find the best deals for the Canon 2000D?

Grey imports from Asia, as found on ebay, are often very attractively priced. However, these cameras come without a warranty from Canon.

Camera to camera comparisons

In case you would like to check on the differences and similarities with other camera models, just make a corresponding selection in the search boxes below. There is also a set of direct links to comparison reviews that other users of the CAM-parator app explored.

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    Specifications Summary
    Camera Model Canon 2000D
    Camera Type Digital single lens reflex
    Camera Lens Canon EF mount lenses
    Launch Date February 2018
    Launch Price USD 449
    Sensor Specs
    Sensor Technology CMOS
    Sensor Format APS-C Sensor
    Sensor Size 22.3 x 14.9 mm
    Sensor Area 332 mm2
    Sensor Diagonal 26.8 mm
    Crop Factor 1.6x
    Sensor Resolution 24 Megapixels
    Image Resolution 6 000 x 4 000 pixels
    Pixel Pitch 3.72 μm
    Pixel Density 7.22 MP/cm2
    Moiré control Anti-Alias filter
    Movie Capability 1080/30p Video
    ISO Setting 100 - 6 400 ISO
    ISO Boost 100 - 12 800 ISO
    Image Processor DIGIC 4+
    DXO Sensor Quality (score) 71
    DXO Color Depth (bits) 22.6
    DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.9
    DXO Low Light (ISO) 1009
    Screen Specs
    Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder
    Viewfinder Field of View 95%
    Viewfinder Magnification 0.50x
    Top-Level Screen no Top Display
    LCD Framing Live View
    LCD Size 3.0 inch
    LCD Resolution 920k dots
    LCD Attachment Fixed screen
    Touch Input No touchscreen
    Shooting Specs
    Focus System Phase-detect AF
    Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking Feature
    Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000s
    Continuous Shooting 3 shutter flaps/s
    Shutter Life Expectancy100 000 actuations
    Silent Shootingno E-Shutter
    Time Lapse Photographyno Intervalometer
    Fill Flash Built-in Flash
    Storage Medium SDXC cards
    Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot
    UHS card support no
    Connectivity Specs
    External Flash Hotshoe
    USB Connector USB 2.0
    HDMI Port mini HDMI
    Wifi Support Wifi built-in
    Near-Field Communication NFC built-in
    Body Specs
    Battery Type Canon LP-E10 power pack
    Battery Life (CIPA)500 shots per charge
    Body Dimensions 129 x 101 x 78 mm
    (5.1 x 4.0 x 3.1 in)
    Camera Weight 475 g (16.8 oz)

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