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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 92
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 233 reviews of Canon PowerShot E1 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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dpinterface.com
Summary: 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 ...
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smarthouse.com.au
Summary: Good for children, not recommended for aspiring photographers Page: 1 2 3 [4]
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news.com.au
Editors' rating: 70
Summary: 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.
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digitalcamerareview.com
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digitalcamerainfo.com
Summary: The Canon PowerShot E1 is a decidedly mixed bag. On the positive side, it has some useful manual controls, like shutter speed and white balance, and is easy to use for people new to digital cameras. On the other hand, it's resoundingly hideous, at ...
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Image stabilization (Anti-shake)
When using handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds, or with high optical zoom, image stabilization (aka anti-shake) will help with capturing sharper images. There are two types of image stabilization, optical and electronic. Electronic, or digital, stabilization works by shifting pixels within the image frame to interpolate sharpness. Optical sharpness is attained by physical movement within either the camera body or the lens element, which compensates for handheld shaking. Of the two, optical is generally considered more favorable by most photographers.
Read more in the Digital Camera Buying Guide
Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
Read more in the Digital Camera Buying Guide
CNET product brief
Description: The Canon PowerShot E1 is a 10-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is inexpensive at around $170.
Pros: Has a 4x optical zoom.Also, this digital camera has a 10-megapixel resolution.Weighing only 5.6 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.
Cons: Has a 1.2 in thickness, which is thicker than some similarly priced digital cameras.
Suitability: Suited for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is semi-professional photography.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 12x16 or larger.
Value: In general, this digital camera's features are as expected for this price.However, the average price of compact cameras with comparable resolution is quite a bit more, around $210.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
Where to buy
Canon PowerShot E1 (blue):
$170.99 - $233.35
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