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Canon PowerShot E1 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Canon PowerShot E1 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 24 June 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 04 February 2009 - |
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- 2.5 |
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- 23 January 2009 - |
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- 0 |
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- 08 December 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 06 November 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
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- 05 November 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 22 October 2008 - |
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- 4 |
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- 14 October 2008 - |
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- 4.5 |
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- 30 September 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
Imaging Resource 's conclusion / rating - 24 June 2009 |
“ As is typically the case with Canon's PowerShot line, the E1 performs quite well, with good color and exposure across a broad range of exposure conditions. Color is just about spot-on accurate, with only minor deviations in saturation and hue accuracy. Luminance noise is a little high at the middle ISOs and up, though detail remains quite strong at the lower ISO settings. The Canon E1 is fairly quick, with good shutter lag, though shot-to-shot cycle times are about average. The Canon E1's 4x optical zoom lens produced good quality images as well, with low distortion and only minimal blurring in the corners. Styling is more for the younger shooter, resembling a Hello Kitty product, but there's no denying that the Canon E1 captures very good images, so it's a clear Dave's Pick... ”
Imaging Resource's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
NeoCamera 's conclusion / rating - 04 February 2009 |
“ Given that the Canon Powershot E1 is a low-cost point-and-shoot camera, it is no surprise that its performance turns out to be average. Certain aspects of its image quality such as color and white-balance accuracy are rather good, while others such as vignetting are not. In terms of speed, the E1 clocks in mostly average times too.
Among point-and-shoot models, the E1 excels with its ergonomics and simplicity. Its average performance is remarkably consistent, with reliable exposure and focus under all but very low-light. Add to that an intuitive user-interface and the results are an easy to use first-time camera for beginners... ”
NeoCamera's rating: |
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- 2.5 |
Complete review here
DPInterface 's conclusion / rating - 23 January 2009 |
“ You don’t have to have a whole lot of money to buy a fast point-and-shoot camera with good image quality and battery life like the PowerShot E1. Canon has done a good job in reaching out to the younger crowd as well; with arguably the cutest (but not tiniest) camera around which comes in three appealing colors and low price tag.
The E1 is compact enough to be pocketable and features 10 megapixels with a 4X optically-stabilized zoom lens. There’s a 2.5 inch LCD on the back, along with an optical viewfinder (though a little small) as well as ample space for holding the camera with one/both hands.
As you know, the PowerShot E1 is strictly point-and-shoot (Save for long shutter and custom white balance) so there are no manual controls neither are there many accessories available for the camera. The E1’s operation consists mainly of automatic controls and scene modes thatcan be simplified even further by using the camera’s Easy Mode.
However, the camera isn’t always “super” in all areas… the E1 has just an average movie mode (nothing to complain about but not impressive either), has a LCD with low-resolution and average outdoor visibility (you’ll have to find the correct angle where the LCD doesn’t reflect light) and sometimes produces some soft edges in photos.
The E1 deserves my recommendation for being a capable point-and-shoot camera which manages to balance price, style, features and image quality. For kids and tweens, the Canon PowerShot E1 will be a definitive step-up from a Fisher-Price toy camera or 13 year old son/daughter’s cellphone camera. For everyone else, well, Canon didn’t put a restriction on the E1 being “for kids only” now, did they?... ”
DPInterface's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 08 December 2008 |
“ If you love the E1's looks, great! Because you'll find that beneath its controversial exterior, this is a fairly capable, fully functional camera – even if it doesn't look like it on the outside. What we're wondering at this point, though, is if the E1's $180-ish street price doesn't price it out of its own market. If the E1 were inexpensive ($50 cheaper, say), the E1's budget vibe might be forgivable. But the camera's price point, at just a hair higher than the inoffensively attractive A1000 IS, leaves the question of who the E1's potential market will be largely unanswered. And those speed and performance differences between our E1 and A1000 test units – both new-in-box samples when they arrived here – have left us scratching our heads about what's up with this odd looking little device.
So is the E1 worth $20 more than the A1000? Not to me: most adult readers would probably pass on it even if it cost less than the A1000. But for some people, the proposition may have appeal. If you've been shopping for an alternative to the 0.3 megapixel toy cameras currently marketed to kids and young teens, the E1 is a worthy contender and a very serviceable image maker. Just be prepared to pay "real" camera prices for the privilege... ”
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- 0 |
Complete review here
PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 06 November 2008 |
“ Canon must have grown tired of criticism that the entry-level PowerShots were too business-like in their appearance, and commissioned a new team of designers to come up with something more exciting. The result is the new Canon PowerShot E1, which is certainly a surprising departure from previous design concepts. The soft curves and the fashionable colours may indeed work with kids and teens, but the whole point of a stylish camera is compromised by the poor build quality and the use of low-grade materials. The E1 may look stylish in product shots, but in real life it looks and feels like some cheap toy – and while it is certainly not an expensive camera, it is not THAT cheap either. Nevertheless, it could still make a good first camera for a child, although concerns remain as to its 'life expectancy' in careless hands.
Inside, the Canon E1 is essentially a PowerShot A580 with two million extra – if largely superfluous – pixels, slightly improved macro and movie modes, plus infinity focus and image stabilisation thrown in. So if you like the quirky design and colours, and can get over the soapbox-like build, you may realise that this is a fairly decent point-and-shoot model after all. However, if you are looking for a camera that is not just easy to use but can also 'grow' with you as you learn more and more about photography, you should consider something else. Canon's own PowerShot A590 IS, which currently retails for less than the E1, is a much better option right now, so get one while stocks last... ”
PhotographyBLOG's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 05 November 2008 |
“ The new Canon Powershot E1 may be targeted towards a young crowd, with new colors, menus and creative sounds, but it can definitely hold its own when it comes to performance and quality. With Easy, Auto, Program auto and a variety of scene modes, this camera can be picked up and used by anyone in the family. Performance and quality are very good for an entry-level camera, making the MSRP of US$199.99 a very good deal. If you like this camera but don’t care for the pastel colors and menus, you can check out the Canon Powershot A1000 IS with identical specs and price as the E1... ”
Steves Digicams's rating: |
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- 0 |
Complete review here
Pocket-lint 's conclusion / rating - 22 October 2008 |
“ So it all sounds really good. Well yes, it is a very competent little camera. There is a compromise in terms of size, as this won’t slip into your pocket as easily as, say, one of the IXUS models, but then you have to glance at the price. The E1 was launched in the UK as an Argos exclusive at £159.99, although it is now available elsewhere. However, Argos have slashed the price of the camera to a very commendable £129.99, making this something of a bargain.
Coming in three candy colours - white, pink and baby blue - we are left wishing they’d make a black version because it’s a simple and affordable camera, which gives you some great results. Canon have been criticised in the past for not being good value for money, but the E1 bucks that trend.... ”
Pocket-lint's rating: |
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- 4 |
Complete review here
PhotoReview 's conclusion / rating - 14 October 2008 |
“ A chic little digicam offered in three pastel colours with features and ease of use to satisfy everyday snapshooters.
Offered in pastel pink, aqua and cream, and only available from 'Duty Free' outlets, Canon's PowerShot E1 IS is the first model in a new series of digicams that are designed for fashion-conscious snapshooters who want competent performance and easy operation in a smart looking compact digicam. With its 10-megapixel (effective) sensor and stabilised 4x optical zoom lens, the E1 IS provides 17 different shooting modes to choose from... ”
PhotoReview's rating: |
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- 4.5 |
Complete review here
GoodGearGuide 's conclusion / rating - 30 September 2008 |
“ It’s not easy being a 'tween'. In addition to having rubbish taste in music and getting bossed around by your parents, you also have to put up with the crummiest cameras on the market. For some reason, Generation Y has become the ‘go-to’ demographic when it comes to cheap 'n’ cheerful cameras: from the vacuously colourful FujiFilm FinePix Z20fd to the simplistically shiny Nikon CoolPix L18. While they may look suitably funky, the majority of these ‘youth-centric’ cameras share the same terminal flaw — an abundance of style over functionality.
The Canon PowerShot E1 is an impressive entry-level compact camera aimed primarily at kids and skint teens. It offers a nice array of features for the asking price and takes adequate photos to boot. All in all, a solid offering.... ”
GoodGearGuide's rating: |
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- 3.5 |
Complete review here
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