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BenQ G1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 36 reviews of BenQ G1. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the portability. The screen also gets good reviews, but many are less positive about the price and design.
usability, screen, portability
zoom, design, price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the BenQ G1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.
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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
Amazon.co.uk review summary for BenQ G1
alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 user reviews of BenQ G1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk.
93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Apr, 2025
Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)
BenQ G1 Review
The BenQ G1 is a compact camera with a fast f/1.8-4.9 lens and a swivelling rear screen. Billed as the world's slimmest camera in its class, the BenQ G1 is built around a 14-megapixel sensor and a 24-110mm equivalent lens that features optical image...
It’s fair to say that BenQ probably won’t be most photographers’ first choice of camera - not even those trading up from a mobile phone or looking to update an older snapshot model, both of whom would potentially be the ideal audience. And, while the...
Dec, 2012
Expert review by (t3.com)
BenQ G1 review
The BenQ G1 is the world's slimmest digital camera with tilting screen
Tilt and twist LCD screen ; Simple to use ; Compact chassis
Priced at a slight premium ; Audibly noisy zoom ; Design a tad boxy
Aug, 2012
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Expert review by (stuff.tv)
BenQ G1 review
An enthusiast's compact for a pauper's price?
It's a unique package for the price, but the BenQ is more of an enthusiastic pretender than a genuine high-end compact.
Sep, 2012
Expert review by : ePHOTOzine (ephotozine.com)
BenQ G1 Compact Camera Review
One of the neat things about the new BenQ G1 is that it has all of it's key features written over the camera body, which certainly makes writing the features list easier, although it's the opposite of what most of the other manufacturers do, with most...
Bright f/1.8 lens, 2 year warranty, Free case included, 6fps continuous shooting, Manual controls
Lacks RAW, Images lack detail, Slow focus and general operation, Lime green menus, Unimpressive build quality
Oct, 2012
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