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Abdul Waheed
Benq is usually associated with digital projectors, monitors and computer peripherals like keyboards and mice. However, the company has an extensive line of cameras to its name, and it’s recently launched the AE100. This camera boasts of features aimed at the younger generation as well as the budget-conscious consumer. It features a 14 megapixel sensor, 5x zoom, and 720p video recording. Read on to know if this entry-level camera is worth your money.
Design and Build Quality
The Benq AE100 is a stylish looking camera with a fairly slim profile. There are two colour options available - reddish pink and silver. We received the former in our lab. The front of the camera has a textured feel to it, which Benq describes as a diamond style. This texture lends a fair amount of class and also reduces fingerprints during usage. The branding is featured on the front left of the camera, next to the LED flash, an auto focus assist, and the lens.
The rest of the body has a matte finish, which also helps in preventing fingerprints. The buttons are located to the right of the 2.7-inch screen. These buttons are for the menu, a four-way navigational pad with the select button in the centre, and a function button. There is also a toggle switch for shifting between image capture, video recording and playback. All the buttons on the camera are finished in silver and like the rest of the camera, they are made of plastic. The on/off button is located at the top of the camera along with the shutter release button. Like many cameras nowadays, the zoom rocker is featured next to the shutter release. There is a proprietary USB port located to the side of the camera that is used for charging and transferring data. The battery bay is located on the underside of the camera and it houses the memory card as well.
This is a fancy looking camera and the reddish pink colour would appeal to women. The camera is really slim as well, allowing it to easily fit in a pocket, and small enough to slip into a purse. The build quality feels a bit flimsy and plasticy, but it looks like it could withstand a couple of accidental drops from a low height.
Features
The Benq A100 has a quite a few features for an entry-level point-and-shoot, the chief feature being the wide aperture of f/2.4. Thanks to this, more light can enter the lens, making it possible to click better images in low light conditions. The other headlining feature is the 14.0 megapixel CCD sensor from Panasonic. The camera features 5x optical zoom along with an image stabilizer, ensuring that there is next to no blur while capturing images. ISO sensitivity on this camera ranges from 100 to 6400, giving users a fair amount to tweak in manual mode.
An interesting feature of this camera is the ability to record 720p videos, which is usually found on cameras that are priced higher. With this inclusion, even a budget-conscious consumer to enjoy HD video recording capabilities. The interface is fairly simple to navigate through; all controls can be accessed through the menu button and further settings can be changed by using the function or the set key. Someone who is completely new to digital cameras can get used to it with a little practice, making it the ideal entry-level buy. This camera is also loaded with a ton of shooting modes, allowing one to be entertained for a considerable amount of time by merely playing with the different settings, such as fish-eye, beauty enhancer, self portrait, love portrait, etc.
Overall, the features of this camera are pretty good and it would be the ideal camera for nights out, parties, etc.
source: http://tech2.in.com/reviews/point-and-shoot/benq-ae100-compact-camera-review/252802
5x optical zoom
Design and Build Quality
The Benq AE100 is a stylish looking camera with a fairly slim profile. There are two colour options available - reddish pink and silver. We received the former in our lab. The front of the camera has a textured feel to it, which Benq describes as a diamond style. This texture lends a fair amount of class and also reduces fingerprints during usage. The branding is featured on the front left of the camera, next to the LED flash, an auto focus assist, and the lens.
The rest of the body has a matte finish, which also helps in preventing fingerprints. The buttons are located to the right of the 2.7-inch screen. These buttons are for the menu, a four-way navigational pad with the select button in the centre, and a function button. There is also a toggle switch for shifting between image capture, video recording and playback. All the buttons on the camera are finished in silver and like the rest of the camera, they are made of plastic. The on/off button is located at the top of the camera along with the shutter release button. Like many cameras nowadays, the zoom rocker is featured next to the shutter release. There is a proprietary USB port located to the side of the camera that is used for charging and transferring data. The battery bay is located on the underside of the camera and it houses the memory card as well.
Thin and extremely lightweight
This is a fancy looking camera and the reddish pink colour would appeal to women. The camera is really slim as well, allowing it to easily fit in a pocket, and small enough to slip into a purse. The build quality feels a bit flimsy and plasticy, but it looks like it could withstand a couple of accidental drops from a low height.
Features
The Benq A100 has a quite a few features for an entry-level point-and-shoot, the chief feature being the wide aperture of f/2.4. Thanks to this, more light can enter the lens, making it possible to click better images in low light conditions. The other headlining feature is the 14.0 megapixel CCD sensor from Panasonic. The camera features 5x optical zoom along with an image stabilizer, ensuring that there is next to no blur while capturing images. ISO sensitivity on this camera ranges from 100 to 6400, giving users a fair amount to tweak in manual mode.
The buttons are well spaced
An interesting feature of this camera is the ability to record 720p videos, which is usually found on cameras that are priced higher. With this inclusion, even a budget-conscious consumer to enjoy HD video recording capabilities. The interface is fairly simple to navigate through; all controls can be accessed through the menu button and further settings can be changed by using the function or the set key. Someone who is completely new to digital cameras can get used to it with a little practice, making it the ideal entry-level buy. This camera is also loaded with a ton of shooting modes, allowing one to be entertained for a considerable amount of time by merely playing with the different settings, such as fish-eye, beauty enhancer, self portrait, love portrait, etc.
Overall, the features of this camera are pretty good and it would be the ideal camera for nights out, parties, etc.
source: http://tech2.in.com/reviews/point-and-shoot/benq-ae100-compact-camera-review/252802
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