Canon EOS 2000D / Rebel T7

Simple to use ; High-resolution sensor ; Built-in Wi-Fi

Fixed, non touch-sensitive screen ; No 4K video ; Optical viewfinder displays only 95%

Easy to use ; Logically laid out controls ; Decent battery life

Dated 9-point AF ; Only 3fps burst shooting ; Plastic finish ; No touchscreen ; Sluggish Live View focusing ; Only 1080p video

With the only real difference over the EOS Rebel T6 / EOS 1300D being the upgrade of the sensor from 18MP to 24.1MP, it's hard to get excited about the EOS Rebel T7 / EOS 2000D / EOS 1500D. If there was an uprated AF system with Canon's Dual Pixel CMOS...

Great for beginners ; Responsive autofocus ; Practical control layout

Lacks processing power ; Rivals offer better value ; Some features are outdated

When it comes to entry-level DSLRs, Canon has always tended to deliver models that are easy to recommend. However, that's not the case with the EOS 2000D.

The Canon EOS 2000D is a minor update to the Canon EOS 1300D. Whilst the 1300D was (and still is) a budget DSLR, with built-in Wi-Fi, as an entry level model its basic specification could be accepted due to the low price. Two years later, the Canon EOS...

24MP image sensor. On-screen shooting guide. Raw support. Sharp LCD. Wi-Fi-enabled. Inexpensive.

Fixed rear LCD without touch input. Dated image processor limits high ISO capture. Autofocus not available when recording video. Slow 3fps burst rate.

Like the T6 that came before it, the T7 is a disappointing, underwhelming entry-level model from a trusted brand. Canon knows how to make a good camera, and with a few refinements the T7 could be one. But it's too far behind other models. If you want...

Expandable ; Great value ; Excellent image quality ; Easier to use than other digital SLRs ; Excellent performance

AF illuminator works only for flash shots ; Plastic body ; Many manual features missing, compared with the EOS 10D