Canon EOS 2000D Review

The Canon EOS 2000D is an update to the Canon EOS 1300D, with the 2000D now featuring a 24mp APS-C CMOS sensor. There's built-in Wi-Fi and NFC as well as a number of scene modes and effects. The 2000D is available for £459 with kit lens with IS.

Canon EOS 2000D Features

The Canon EOS 2000D (known as the Canon EOS Rebel T7 in the US) uses a 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, an improvement over the 18mp sensor in the 1300D. The new Canon EOS 4000D is introduced as the entry-level camera, with an 18 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, and more basic camera body.

Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity which makes the camera much more appealing for entry-level and younger shooters. On the back, there is a 3inch screen, with 920K dots.

Continuous shooting speed is a rather pedestrian 3fps, and the ISO range is the same at ISO100 to ISO12800 (extended). The camera records FullHD video at 30,25,24fps, with mono sound, and there is no mic socket. The camera features 9 AF points. 

The camera has full manual controls, as well as scene intelligent auto mode and a number of creative effects, including a grainy black and white effect. Wi-Fi and NFC are built in, which will make it quick and easy to connect to compatible smartphones. You can connect to Android smartphones using NFC, if they support it, and this makes it very easy to connect and transfer photos, as well as remotely control the camera.  

The Canon EOS 2000D has access to all of Canon's EF and EF-S lenses, and when combined with one of the prime lenses, it becomes a quite compact Digital SLR and for those that want the smallest possible Digital SLR system, then there are a number of compact prime lenses available, such as the 24mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens, 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens, and 50mm f/1.8 STM prime lens.

We've compared the Canon EOS 2000D to other entry-level Digital SLRs from Canon, plus the next model up, the Canon EOS 200D: 

* While still available.

The 2000D is available body only, or with the 18-55mm IS kit lens and we'd recommend the 18-55mm IS kit lens for those likely to want to shoot in lower light conditions, or for those that want to record hand-held video, as the Image Stabilisation (IS) will help under these shooting conditions. 

Key Features

• 24 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor
• Canon EF lens mount
• DIGIC 4+ image processor
• 3inch screen, 920k dot resolution
• 0.80x magnification, optical viewfinder
• Wi-Fi and NFC built-in
• FullHD 1080p video recording
• ISO100-ISO6400 expands to ISO12800
• 3fps continuous shooting
• 9 AF points

Canon EOS 2000D Handling

The Canon EOS 2000D features a solid plastic body and ample rubber grip surrounding the grip and rear thumb grip of the camera. This means it feels similar in value to an older EOS camera like the EOS 600D, although without the side access to the memory card slot. The memory card slot can be found under the camera, in the battery compartment. 

The mode dial has a metallic finish, giving the camera a more premium look and feel, compared to plastic mode dials. The layout of controls on the camera will be familiar to anyone who's used an entry to mid-level Digital SLR from Canon, such as the 1300D or 800D cameras. 

The buttons are clearly labelled and a good size, with easy access to a number of useful settings, including ISO, AF, WB and Drive mode on the 4-way controller. With good controls and rubber grip, the 2000D feels good in your hand, with a relatively compact camera body. 

The optical viewfinder has a soft rubber surround making it more comfortable to use, and there is a dioptre adjustment dial next to it. The optical viewfinder is clear and shows the focus points so that you know where the camera has focused. There are 9 focus points and these are quite central, which means you'll need to master focusing and re-composing if you want your subject off-centre.

Menus – The menus on the 2000D are well designed and easy to use with each main section colour coded and the screen is clear and easy to read. Although unfortunately, it's not a gapless screen. There's a Q button to give quick access to controls on the rear screen so that you don't have to go into the menus. 

Using Canon's Camera Connect app, (available for Android and iOS devices), you can view and transfer images on the camera, shoot remotely as well as change camera settings. Setting up the connection is particularly easy if you have an Android smartphone with built-in NFC. 

Battery life - Battery life is rated at 500 shots according to Canon / CIPA test results, which is reasonably good for a Canon Digital SLR, although other Digital SLRs sometimes offer longer battery life.