Review of the Benq E1000

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Cameras such as the 10MP BenQ E1000, with shake-reduction and full manual mode no less, may have set you back more than £200 just a year ago. Now owning a stylish compact with said functionality is possible at just a little over £100.

The E1000 is a design-heavy compact – the rear is unquestionably sleek and minimal, and BenQ goes to great lengths to explain the effort that has been made to create the bespoke look and feel. But while the E1000 might be eye-catching in looks, in use it disappoints. A power-up time of upwards of four seconds is accompanied by slow focusing and sluggish, noisy zoom. Image quality isn’t the best either, with exposures generally muddled, noise evident at the lowest ISO settings and image flaws evident throughout the frame.

Our Verdict
The E1000 is eye-catching, but usability and image quality let down its sleek design.

What We Like
Eye-catching design, Full manual mode

What We Don't Like
Slow and noisy zoom, Slow autofocus, Noise control

Features: 17
Design: 18
Performance: 16
Image Quality: 15
Value: 16

What Digital Camera Score 82%