Canon PowerShot E1

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot E1 is the newest addition to the company's popular PowerShot line, within which it represents the starting point of an entirely new sub-range, allegedly "designed by women for women". The main point of differentiation is a ...

Verdict: 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, ...

Review summary: The Canon PowerShot E1 is the newest addition to the company's popular PowerShot line, within which it represents the starting point of an entirely new sub-range, allegedly "designed by women for women". The main point of differentiation is a ...

Verdict: 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, ...

Review summary: There's no denying that the Canon PowerShot E1 is pleasing to look at and to hold. Available in three different pastel colours - white, blue and pink - it has feminine appeal: it's curvaceous, fairly lightweight ...

Verdict: The Canon PowerShot E1 is lovely point and click camera. Image quality could be a little better but for the price you can bag yourself a great looking, easy to control compact. The design is superb: it's sturdy yet lightweight enough without feeling ...

Review summary: Girly camera or all-round performer?

Pros: Easy to use, feels good in the hand, face detection, Easy shooting mode does what it says, price

Cons: Slightly bulky, some focal point issues, miserly SD card supplied

Verdict: 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

Review summary: AN impressive camera that offers a nice array of features for the asking price, and takes adequate photos.

Pros: Good feature set for the asking price, pleasingly old school design, decent image quality

Cons: Low-grade LCD screen, might be too chunky for funky "yoof" types

Verdict: 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.