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Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V


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Sony A550


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Sony CyberShot DSC-TX7


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Sony A390


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Sony CyberShot DSC-H55

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Sony A850


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Sony CyberShot DSC-W350


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Sony CyberShot DSC-WX5 3D


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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5


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Sony CyberShot DSC-W370

Last Updated (08 June’10):
- Review video by DigitalCameraHQ

Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 is a 14.1-megapixel resolution features 7x (34mm) optical zoom lens with 3.0-inch LCD, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization reduces blur; iAuto detects 8 scenes and optimizes camera settings, HD Movie mode (720p), Accepts Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo (not included). The camera Measures W x H x D 4″ x 2 1/4″ x 1 1/16″ (99.6mm x 56.9mm x 25.5mm) and weighs 0.39 pounds.

Sony CyberShot DSC-W370
Overall Rating: 3 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info


Expert Reviews

Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 Reviews

DigitalCameraHQ reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 and writes;
“the W370 and its 1/2.33-inch sensor do a serviceable job of keeping noise at a reasonable level up to ISO 800 speeds up to and including 800, though the camera does support ISO 1600 and 3200 (in single-shot mode). Like just about every point-and-shoot camera, going beyond an ISO of 800 isn’t really recommended if you want clean, printable images.”
rating: N/A

Techreviews reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 and writes;
“The video quality is respectable. It is possible to make use of 7x zoom when recording. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 is an excellent camera for those customers who want to get a range of specs.”
rating: N/A

CNET reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 and writes;
“Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-W370 is an inexpensive compact camera with a long lens; however, its shutter lag and low-light photo quality keep it from earning a higher rating.”


Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

ImagingResource reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 and writes;
“ISO 80 and 100 printed results look good at 13×19 with fairly good color, with the exception that some yellows look greenish…ISO 400 shots are usable at 11×14 inches, though shadows deepen somewhat and yellows start to lose detail as reds did from the start.”
rating: N/A

Blog.itechtalk.com reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 and writes;
“Amazingly, the quality of the image taken with this cam is extra ordinary. The cam set at 3200 which is the highest grade of resolution gives very realistic pictures where the colors seems natural but with a few grain like appearances. Apart from these images, the images taken at the other resolutions also look great.”
rating: N/A

Techreviewsource reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 and writes;
“Overall, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 is a decent camera with great qualities and useful features which give it great value and potential. But the size and shutter lag may push some customers away.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Pcworld reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 and writes;
“The DSC-W370 has a great zoom range and a lot of extras for a point-and-shoot that costs about $200, but the lag time between actions is a major drag..”
Rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars

User Opinions

Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 User Reviews

Good | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“The W370 does not have an optical viewfinder, but it has everything else, and does everything right. The low-light, indoor shooting that the W7 could not handle is not an issue at all for the W370. Each indoor shot has been clear and well-focused, with exquisite background detail in shot after shot. In 10 test shots, only 1 came out bad, whereas with previous Sonys there might be 4 good shots and 6 bad…. In sum, I purchased the W370 and haven’t looked back. This is an excellent little camera and everything a digital camera should be. Takes excellent photos whether indoors or out, natural light or artificial, bright conditions or low, etc. I highly recommend this product. ” – By the-movie-guy

Pros & Cons | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“Pros: sweep panorama picture is really tremendous, noob like me can take great pictures using this particular camera, distant object looks as clear as crystal, Cool HD Movie (clear pictures, clear sounds, can zoom while recording), adjustable in many aspects (scenes, megapixels, timer, etc), makes you feel special (really!). Cons: short battery life, not much memory (I highly suggest you buy a memory card together with this), hard to detect smiles, sounds of camera while zooming is recorded during video mode ” – By mucon

Great still shot camera; crappy audio playback on video corrected | Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
“I was so excited to finally get my DSC W370. The still pictures look great, the panoramic sweep mode I like but just like the 3 other reviewers, I am so disappointed with the audio during video playback. The audio is ok if there is no other sound interference nearby but if you video record while in a moving car or a plane, the sound is totally useless, so distorted, unless the camera has a setting to correct this. I have a DSC H7 and I think it has the same still picture quality but the sound recording is definately distortion free. I recorded a video while we are on a single engine 4 seater cessna and the sound quality is good. Engine noise of a plane versus engine noise of a car. This is where I am disappointed, thinking if you buy a newer camera, it is an improvement of their older model. ” – By Adrian D

Pretty cool | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“Most things about this camera are good. Resolution, shutter speed (don’t know why people complain about this. Can’t say I’ve had more than 1-2 motion blurred pictures out of ~300 I’ve taken), high quality, HD view (16:9 picture taking. It basically cuts the top and bottom off and ends up using 11 MP, but considering most things are in 16:9, I find this extremely useful), and physically it’s pretty light and small. ” – By CEO of UFO HQ

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Samples

Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 Sample Photos

- Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 Sample Photos @ Imaging-resource.com
- Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 Sample Photos @ Flickr.com
- Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 Sample Photos @ Imaging-resource.com

Manual

Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 User Manual (PDF)

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Features

Sony CyberShot DSC-W370 Features

14.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
A powerful 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 14.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13×19”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

Sony Lens with 7x Optical Zoom
7x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.

3.0″1 Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels)
Generous 3.0”1 (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD™ display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.

Self-Portrait Timer
Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture.

Sweep Panorama mode
Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama Mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 243 degrees. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.

HD MP4 Movie Mode9
In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps, which is the format when working with a PC. Users will create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom in their Cyber-shot®DSCs in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac®. Once transferred to your computer you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket® and YouTubeTM. (Compatible computer with internet capability required)

Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode
Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clearer images, faces with more natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, iAuto mode lets you take advantage of the latest Sony® Cyber-shot® technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, capturing a beautiful flower, or taking pictures at an in-door birthday party or wedding shower, iAuto mode will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Portrait, Landscape, and Macro. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.

Anti-blink Function
It’s frustrating to think you’ve captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically compensates to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Face Detection technology
Sony’s Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Motion Detection
Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.

Smile Shutter™ technology
Smile Shutter™ technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to help recover shadows and highlights. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.

Scene modes
The DSC-W370 features 10 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portrait Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Gourmet / Pet.

PHOTOMUSIC
PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music4 (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer (sold separately).

Easy Shooting Mode
With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.

Function Guide:
This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.

PhotoTV HD
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony® BRAVIA® HDTVs.6 PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your PhotoTV HD enabled BRAVIA HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like printed

Viewing modes
Find your photos using the simple folder or calendar viewing modes.

In-Camera Retouching Tools
Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions

Includes Sony® PMB Portable software3
With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software3 the DSC-W370 makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites5 without the need for any additional software or install.

Media card slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-W370 accepts Memory Stick Duo™/Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media.13

Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.02
Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites2

Colors Available:
The Cyber-shot® DSC-W370 camera is available in silver, red and green.

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Sony CyberShot DSC-W330


Last Updated (07 June’10):
- Review & Sample Photos @ ImagingResource

Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 is a 14.1-megapixel digital camera features 26mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 4x optical zoom, SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Auto mode, ISO 100-3200, Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media and SD media and 3.0-inch LCD screen (230k pixels). The camera measures W x H x D 3 7/8″ x 2 1/4″ x 11/16″ (95.9mm x 56.8mm x 17.3mm) and weighs With battery and Memory Stick Media Approx. 4.5 oz. (128g).

Sony CyberShot DSC-W330
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info


Expert Reviews

Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 Reviews

Imaging-resource reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 and writes;
“Full autofocus shutter lag is about average, at 0.59 second at wide-angle and 0.60 second at full telephoto. Prefocus shutter lag is 0.094 second, which is quite fast.”
Rating: N/A

eTechReviews reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 and writes;
“The photos are usable in small sizes up to ISO 800. The colors are shifting with combined noise and its reduction on high ISO levels that result in poor photo quality. ISO 1600 or 3200 will give you really poor quality photos.”
Rating: N/A

Steves-digicams reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 and writes;
“I was really happy with all of our standard shots that are taken with every camera, as images were sharp and true to the colors. The day I captured them is was definitely sunny and I think the W330 managed the bright sunshine very well. Even my portrait shots turned out great. “
Rating: N/A

User Opinions

Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 User Reviews

Perfect for the price | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“I was pleasantly surprised to see the camera recorded video (albeit SD) since there was no mention of it on Amazon or Sony Style. I have the Sony DSC-HX5V 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 3.0 inch LCD on pre-order for myself and can’t imagine how impressive the image quality will be since I don’t see a point and shoot getting much better than this Sony DSC-W330 from a technical standpoint.” – By Rob

Great Camera! | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“I just got this camera to replace my Canon Powershot SD1000. I love the fact that I’m able to crop and trim pictures in the camera. I coudn’t do that with the Canon. It has a big screen and it’s very light. Love it!!! ” – By Yaimi

Great Camera, | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“Cant beat it for the money. Nice big display. Easy to use. Takes great pictures.” – By Bosco

Fabulous Camera!!! | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“I can’t say enough about this camera. I took it to Europe and the quality of the pictures is amazing. The zoom is crystal clear. Its super easy to use, just point and shoot. The large screen is so nice to have. The size of the camera is small and slim, easy to put in a pocket or purse. ” – By Debbie west chester PA

nice, depending on what you are interested in. | Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
“this product is nice, has great features. If you are looking for features like panoramic picture taking and burst shots, then get the 350. It bought both and prefer the 350. The 330 is still a nice camera. ” – By Colin Mcgibbon

Excellent small camera | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“Tiny, handy, excellent quality, manual override, ISO up to 3200, 14.1 MP, Zeiss Lens and it is a SONY. ” – By Udo Rungeler

Sony Digital Camera | Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
“I am pleased with the performance and picture quality of this camera, but am somewhat disappointed in the zoom capabilities and the quality of pictures taken in the gym, etc. But in all fairness, I am not a professional !! So, for the price, this is a good deal! ” – By Cindy K.

Great camera for the price | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“The quality of the image is great and I love the features it has such as the smile detector and its ability to recognize the setting of the picture you are trying to take whether it is a landscape shot or a night shot. It is also not as complicated as some other cameras I have had. Overall it was a great buy and I would recommend it.” – By Veronica Jimenez

Great value, great camera | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“This camera has everything I was looking for: Slim, Easy to use, Quick shutter, Large viewscreen, Good zoom.I did my research and even went into Best Buy to ask about the best cameras. If you are looking for a basic point and shoot, you will likely be very happy with this purchase. It is a great price for the quality camera. ” – By L. McNulty

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Samples

Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 Sample Photos

- Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 Sample Photos @ Flickr.com
- Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 Sample Photos @ Steves-digicams.com
- Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 Sample Photos @ Imaging-resource.com

Manual

Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 User Manual (PDF)

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- Download Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 User Manual (PDF – 3.2MB)

Features

Sony CyberShot DSC-W330 Features

14.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD
A powerful 14.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 14.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13×19”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens with 4x Optical Zoom with 26mm equivalent wide
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 4x optical zoom lens with 26mm equivalent wide angle brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.

3.0” Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels)1
Generous 3.0”1 (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD™ display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.

Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode
Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clearer images, faces with more natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and SteadyShot™ image stabilization, iAuto mode lets you take advantage of the latest Sony® Cyber-shot® technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you’re shooting landscapes, capturing a beautiful flower, or taking pictures at an in-door birthday party or wedding shower, iAuto mode will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects seven different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Portrait. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.

Steady Shot Image Stabilization
SteadyShot™ image stabilization compensates for camera shake and helps prevent blur by using higher ISO.

Face Detection technology
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Motion Detection
Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.

Smile Shutter™ technology
Smile Shutter™ technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter™ button and the camera does the rest. You can also select the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

Scene modes
The DSC-W330 features 10 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portrait / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Underwater / Gourmet / Pet.

Intelligent AF
Thanks to Intelligent AF technology, capture fleeting moments like a child’s adorable expression with the ultra-quick AF. The camera is always ready to take the best shot.

Easy Shooting Mode
With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.

Function Guide
This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.

In-Camera Retouching Tools
Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming and Red-Eye Correction.

Lithium-ion battery
Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of 230 images or 115 minutes for shooting still images).6

Media card slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-W330 accepts Memory Stick Duo™/Memory Stick PRO Duo™/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ media (sold separately) and SD/SDHC media (sold separately).7

Includes Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.02
Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites2

Includes Sony® PMB Portable software3
With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software3 the DSC-W330 makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites5 without the need for any additional software or install.

Colors Available
The Cyber-shot® DSC-W330 camera is available in silver, black, red and blue.

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Sony Alpha A230


Last updated (03 May’09):
- Review by PCAuthority

Sony Alpha A230 is a DSLR camera features 10.2-megapixel APS-size CCD image sensor, SAL1855 18-55mm standard zoom lens, SteadyShot INSIDE in-camera image stabilization, Eye-Start Autofocus, HDMI terminal with BRAVIA Sync compatibility, ISO 100 to ISO 3200, 9-Point AF Sensor, Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting and a 2.7-inch (diag.) Clear Photo LCD Plus display. The camera is the smallest, lightest a-series body (July 2009) with dimensions of 5.0 x 3.8 x 2.7 (128 x 97 x 67.5 mm W/H/D, excluding protrusions) and Weight (Approx.) – 15.9 oz. (452 g without battery, memory card, accessories).

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Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info


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Sony Alpha A230 Reviews

PCAuthority reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
” There’s no arguing with the A230’s value, but the race at the budget end of the DSLR market is incredibly tight, and at this price the A230 is a little short of the mark.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Macworld reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
” If you’re on a budget, the A230 is one of the most affordable SLR kits around. The A230 may be less sophisticated than other models, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing given its target market. It’s a good starter option for those on a budget who aren’t already wedded to another camera’s lens system.”
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Macworld.uk reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
” The kit lens is also impressively sharp given ideal shooting conditions, displaying minimal barrel distortion and corner softening at maximum wide angle.”
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Pocket-Lint reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
“The good: Good, sharp results using 18-55mm standard zoom, user friendly, realistic colours, small form factor, large-ish LCD. The bad: Plastic feel, blocky design, no Live View, grip too small to hold as comfortably or tightly as we’d have liked: Verdict: Sony’s Alpha A230 is a respectable entry in the starter DSLR canon, easy to use and capable of delivering good results with the minimum of fuss and user input “
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CameraLabs reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
“the bottom line is the A230 is simply one of the cheapest DSLRs on the market right now. Sure it doesn’t have Live View, movies or a big screen, but it does have 10 Megapixels, a friendly user interface and built-in stabilisation – not at all bad for the money.”

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

PCW.uk reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
“Verdict: The Sony Alpha A230 offers lots of features not usually found on cheaper cameras, and gave good results. Good points: Light and portable; large, responsive buttons; on-screen help; crisp, clear result: Bad points Camera grip too small”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

PhotoReview.au reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
“Overall response times were mostly good for an entry-level model and autofocusing in bright light was fast and accurate. However AF speeds slowed noticeably as light levels decreased and both lenses showed a tendency to hunt in near darkness..”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

DSLR.uk reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
“Overall I found the A230 design visually attractive and solidly built. It is relatively simple to use, handles well, the auto-focus responded accurately and quickly and the image quality was exceptionally good; better than I would have expected from an entry level camera”
Rating: N/A

TrustedReviews reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
“Sony Alpha A230 is currently the cheapest APS-C digital SLR on the market. It is very basic, and naturally it lacks many of the in bells and whistles such as HD video and live view found on more expensive models, but nonetheless it is a nice easy-to-use camera that is more than capable of taking excellent pictures.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

PhotoraphyBlog reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
” Noise is not a real problem up to ISO 800, though it does become rather noticeable at ISO 1600 in the form of blotchy chroma noise that the in-camera noise reduction cannot remove well. Loss of overall saturation is not a problem though, even at the highest setting of ISO 3200. “
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

PCmag reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
” At an indoor family get-together, I was able to shoot at ISO 1600 and produce solid shots with no noticeable noise. Outdoors I mostly shot at ISO 100-400, and images were clean and clear—not as sharp as those shot with the Canon Rebel EOS XSi, but the A230 did produce good-looking images. “
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CNET reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
The good: fast autofocus; high magnification viewfinder for its class; dual card slots; relatively simple, straightforward operation; built-in wireless flash and image stabilization; helpful SteadyShot indicator. The bad: Smallish grip; default settings produce suboptimal photos. The bottom line: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 is a solid entry-level dSLR that will surely have its fans, and it’s a better deal than its slightly higher-end sibling, the A330.”


Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

ePhotozine reviews the Sony Alpha A230 and writes;
“Build quality is as good as you can expect from an entry level camera but it doesn’t ‘look’ anything less than the A380. It’s easy to fall into a trap of making it look like it’s made of cost saving materials but hurrah for Sony, they haven’t done with this..”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

User Opinions

Roughly as good as can be expected | Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
“…In many ways, this camera is an ideal camera for a serious hobbyist (I’m not going to go hyperbolic and say “professional,” because the limitations of this camera are the sort that wouldn’t be tolerated by a professional being pushed to the limits of digital photography. It isn’t that a professional shot can’t be taken on this camera, but that there are digital bodies that would make a professional’s life much easier than the a230 would)….” - Davis

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- Sony Alpha A230 @ CameraLabs
- Sony Alpha A230 @ TrustedReviews
- Sony Alpha A230 @ PhotographyBlog
- Sony Alpha A230 Sample Photos: 12 @ ePhotozine

Manual

Sony Alpha A230 User Manual (PDF)

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Specs

Sony Alpha A230 Specifications

General

* Camera Type : Sony α Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses
* Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
* Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 10.2 megapixels
* Imaging Sensor : APS-C size CCD sensor (23.6×15.8mm)
* Lens Mount Type : Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
* Pixel Gross : Approx. 10.8 megapixels
* Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
* Recording Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media / , SD and SDHC memory card,
* Recording Mode : RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Standard
* Still Actual 16:9 : L size: 3872×2176 (8.4M) M size: 2896×1632 (4.7M) S size: 1920×1088 (2.1M)
* Still Actual 3:2 : L size: 3872×2592 (10M) M size: 2896×1936 (5.6M) S size: 1920×1280 (2.5M)

LCD Display

* Brightness Control : Selectable in 5 steps
* Coverage : 100% (Playback)
* Type : 2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)

Flash

* Flash Compensation : ±2EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
* Flash Coverage : 18mm in focal-length of lens attached
* Flash Metering System : ADI flash (automatic change for Pre-flash TTL)
* Guide Number : 10 (in meters at ISO100)
* Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Hi-speed sync*., Wireless
* Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec.
* Type : Auto Pop-up

Inputs and Outputs

* HD Output : HDMI
* Memory Card Slot : Dual memory card slot: Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media SD and SDHC memory card
* Tripod Mount : Yes, 1/4″-20
* USB Port(s) : USB2.0 Hi-speed (mass-storage, PTP)

Control

* AF modes : Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)
* Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Self-timer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander
* Exposure Compensation : ±2EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
* Exposure settings : Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
* Focus Area : Wide (Up to 3 active focus points glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
* Focus Features : Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)
* Focus Points : 9 points
* Focus Sensitivity : EV0 – 18 (ISO100)
* Focus System : TTL phase detection system
* ISO : Auto, 100 to 3200 (in 1 EV steps,Recommended Exposure Index)
* Metering : TTL metering w/ 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
* Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
* Metering Sensitivity : EV1 – 20 at ISO100 with F1.4 lens, (EV3 – 20 in spot metering mode)
* White Balance : Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom

Weights and Measurements

* Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 128 x 97 x 67.5 mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
* Weight (Approx.) : Approx.452 g (without battery, memory card, accessories)

Convenience

* Anti-dust function : Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
* BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
* Color Mode(s) : Display color (Black, White, Brown, Pink)
* Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
* Scene Mode(s) : Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view)
* User Interface : “Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu”

Viewfinder

* Diopter Adjustment : -2.5 – +1.0m-1
* Eye relief : Approx. 16.5 mm from the eyepiece / 10.9 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
* Field of View : 95%
* Focusing Screen : Spherical Acute Matte Screen
* Magnification : 0.83x (with 50mm lens at infinity)
* Type : Fixed eye-level, penta-Dach-mirror

Power

* Battery Type : NP-FH50
* Number of Shots : Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)

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Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1


Last update (29 April’10):
- Review & Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews

Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 is a 10MP “Exmor R” CMOS Digital Camera with 5x Optical (35mm Equivalent : 24-120mm ) Steady Shot Stabilized Zoom, HD movie recording, Sweep Panorama Mode, and a 2.7″ Clear Photo LCD 230K. The camera measures 3 9/16″ x 2 1/16″ x 25/32″ (90.5mm x 51.8mm x 19.8mm ) and weighs approx. 5.3oz. (149g).

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info


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Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Reviews

TrustedReviews reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX1 is exactly what a luxury ultra-compact should be; a tiny techno-toy crammed with all the latests gadgets and gizmos, with fast performance, plenty of clever features and decent picture quality to match. It may look a bit dull but it is very well made, and despite the price it’s actually not bad value. “
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

PCMag reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“The Sony WX1 is a great choice for intermediate photographers looking for a very compact camera with great low-light performance.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

RegHardware reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“we were disappointed with the creeping noise levels on images with ISO speeds as low as 200. Low light performance was pretty good using the Twilight scene mode, but high ISO settings produced lots of noise. The Hand Held Twilight and Anti Motion Blur modes can produce good results, but many shots in these modes were blurred”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

DCR reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“The WX1 really shines in movie mode….. not only can you use the zoom while filming, but you can also utilize all the WX1’s low light capabilities, enable Image Stabilization, adjust white balance, and manipulate the exposure compensation function.”
Rating: N/A

BuyNShoot reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“As a complete package, there isn’t much that the Cyber-Shot DSC-WX1 doesn’t offer: it’s sleek and stylish, affordably priced, produced quality images, is packed full of an array of expected features s well as being topped with numerous little cherries to really help this camera assert itself amongst the pack. “
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

PhotographyBlog reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“Its wealth of innovative hand-holding modes makes it easy to successfully shoot regular photos, panoramas, and particularly low-light images, an area where most compacts really struggle. It may only look like yet another compact camera, but the Sony WX1 delivers impressive results in a fun and easy way”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

DCRP reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“I like its performance, well-implemented face and smile detection system, cool sweep panorama feature, and HD movie mode. However, the WX1’s disappointing image quality and so-so ergonomics coupled with the fact that it costs more than the DSC-W290 but has fewer features makes me think that your money could be better spent on another camera.”
Rating: N/A

GoodGearGuide reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a mixed bag. We liked its Sweep Panorama mode and low-light performance, but a few flaws stop it from being a perfect pocket camera. Nonetheless, it’s a strong competitor to Canon’s IXUS 120 IS.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

ImagingResource reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
” ISO 200 shots are very similar, looking good at 11×14 inches. ISO 400 shots are better kept to 8.5×11 print sizes, and ISO 800 shots are better kept to 8×10 inch prints. ISO 1,600 shots are also usable at 8×10….”
Rating: N/A

Cameras.uk reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“I really like the Sony Cybershot DSC WX1. The newer features are fun to use and picture quality is very good in most instances. Recommended..”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CNET.uk reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 and writes;
“Lightweight and fun to use, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a great, fast-performing snapshot camera that falters slightly in terms of photo quality”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

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Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 User Reviews

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- Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews
- Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Sample Photos @ RegHardware
- Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog
- Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Sample Photos @ DCRP
- Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Sample Photos @ ImagingResource
- Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Sample Photos @ Cameras.uk

Manual

Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 User Manual (PDF)

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- Download Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 User Manual (PDF – 18.7 MB )

Specs

Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Specifications

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Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1

Last updated (13 April’10)
- Review & Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams

Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 is a 10 Megapixels point-and-shoot digital camera features Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 4x optical zoom (35-140mm equiv); Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, HD Movie (720p), ISO 160-3200, Smile Shutter technology, Sweep Panorama mode, High speed shooting, and a 3-inch touch-screen LCD display for easy operation. This ultra-slim camera measures only at 94 (W)x 58 (H) x17 (D) and weighs approx. 119g (4.2 oz.)

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info


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Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 Reviews

Steve’sDigicams reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX1 is an awesome little gem. This camera out performs most all other models in its class, capturing beautiful 10-megapixel images, not to mention at up to 20fps (Sony claims 10fps) when using it’s Hi speed burst option. With pleasing build quality, a nice durable metal body, awesome HD video mode, and an effective iAuto exposure system, the TX1 delivers the goods.”
Rating: N/A

TrustedReviews reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 does offer a lot of camera for the money, with excellent build quality, surprisingly good handling and a range of useful high-tech features. Image quality is as good as any of its competitors, so if you can afford it you won’t be disappointed.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

MacWorld reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“TX1 works great as a casual camera at times when you would rather socialize and enjoy your company than mess with a camera’s settings. It’s about the size of a mobile phone but it takes much better pictures, so you might consider leaving your phone behind and taking the DXC-TX1 to that party..”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CNET reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“The good: Well designed; several fun, useful features; improved touch-screen interface. The bad: Mixed photo quality. The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CNET.asia reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“The bottom line: The TX1’s slim body and design will appeal to the fashion-conscious crowd, but some users may not like the photo quality. .”


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

GoodGearGuide reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a super-slim camera that packs in a competent image sensor and takes reasonable photos. It’s not particularly fast and its high ISO settings introduce significant noise, but it might be a decent camera to take out for a night on the town.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

PhotographyBlog reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“The Sony TX1 doesn’t quite get the balance right between style and substance, price and features, which is a real shame given the excellent results that it produces. A step in the right direction then, and still worth a look if you want the best point-and-shoot pictures around at any expense.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CNET.uk reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is such an amazing fusion of style and technology that it’s easy to overlook some pretty basic issues. It’s too easy to drop when you’re trying to slide the lens cover open, the 16:9 ratio LCD display is an inefficient size for showing stills, and the lens range is mediocre. The DSC-TX1’s brilliant at extraordinary things but only average at the ordinary ones”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Cameras.uk reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“Taking into a count all the features the Sony Cybershot DSC TX1 has, plus the fast shutter response times I think this camera works very well. Picture quality is good without being perfect and I found very little to trouble me. All in all this is an impressive camera. ”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

ImagingResource reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 and writes;
“ISO 125 shots have good detail over most of the image when printed up to 13×19 inches; however, corners at this size are a bit too soft. ISO 200 shots look better at 11×14, where the corners also look better, suitable for wall display, if not close scrutiny. ISO 400 shots lose some detail at 11×14, but still stand up to wall display. ISO 800 shots look surprisingly good at 8×10, with good color and detail, and only some noise in the shadows.”
Rating: N/A

User Opinions

Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 User Reviews

Best camera I’ve had so far | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“I would definitely buy this camera again. And if you’re like me, on the fence trying to figure out a good thing for indoor use, I can say that this is the best I’ve ever used so far. “ – by John S.

Not overly impressed | Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
“… I’m hopeful I’ll be able to dial in what I need on this camera and be able to count on awesome shots, but so far, I’m not getting the quality of pictures I’d hoped for with this 10 megapixel camera. “ – by S. Potter

I would buy this again in a heart beat. | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“I took a chance on this camera after reading a couple less than stellar reviews on it. The touch screen works great for me and out of 1000 pics taken on a trip to Mexico i would say about 10 came out a bit blurry. Most action shots came out great. This thing turns on sooo fast and is ready to take great quick photos. I would buy this over in a second. Go to Best Buy and have them price match to get the best price and great support. “ – by PK

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- Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams
- Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews
- Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog
- Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 Sample Photos @ Cameras.uk
- Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 Sample Photos @ CNET.uk
- Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 Sample Photos @ ImagingResource

Manual

Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 User Manual (PDF)

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- Download Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 User Manual (English: PDF – 18.87MB)

Specs

Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 Features

10.2-megapixel Back-Illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor Producing Stunning Images in Low Light

The TX1 features a 10.2-megapixel “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera’s Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. . In addition, the combined “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 720p movie modes.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 4x Optical Zoom

The high-performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for video recording as well as for outdoor, sports, and travel photos, and Close Focus shoots close-ups up to just under 1/2-inch from the subject.

3-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus Touch Screen

A large 3-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus touch screen display (230K pixels) allows you to scroll through images by simply touching the display. Thanks to a layer of hardened glass on the touch screen, the display of the TX1 is twice as durable as the DSC-T90 .

Stylish Ultra-slim Design

Measuring at just 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 2 1/32 inches, the DSC-TX1 is slim enough to slip into a pocket or purse, so you can take it with you wherever you go.

BIONZ Image Processor

The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. Fast processing enables Sweep Panorama Mode to create the image in seconds, clear images in low light settings, and layering one image over another to create a photo that looks just like what you see with your eyes.

Handheld Twilight

Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Handheld Twilight Mode, the TX1 captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, you can capture images in low light, without flash, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

Anti-Motion Blur Mode

Capture cleaner and sharper images, even when your subject is moving. When set in Anti-motion Blur Mode, the TX1 captures six images in a fraction of a second with higher shouter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and eliminate subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

Sweep Panorama mode

Reach beyond the traditional wide-angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama Mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 185 degrees. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.

High speed shooting

The DSC-TX1 can capture full 10.2-megapixel resolution images at up to 10 fps, helping to ensure that you capture the decisive moment such as the soccer ball flying into the goal. In addition, the DSC-TX1 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

HD Movie (720p)

Capture more of your memories in high definition (720p) video. Record HD movies in 720p high definition MPEG4 format for stunning large-screen home movie playback. Record up to 29 minutes (or up to 2 GB) per movie in 720p format.

Easy Touch Screen Interaction

The DSC-TX1 now offers intuitive additions to the multi-purpose touch screen, such as the ability to select the focus point with a simple touch, scroll through images by sliding your finger across the screen and one-touch access to the MENU. The display also features improved readability with list view, index view as well as new colored icons.

Creative painting tools

Decorate your photos with words and drawings using the included paint pen. There are also more than 30 stamps and 15 types of picture frames.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)

High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode

Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clearer images, faces with more natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, iAuto mode lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you’re shooting expansive landscapes, capturing playground action, or taking pictures at a birthday party or wedding shower, iAuto mode will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects nine different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Close Focus. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.

Intelligent AF

Thanks to Intelligent AF technology, capture fleeting moments like a child’s adorable expression with the ultra-quick AF which locks focus in as little as 0.3 seconds.

Smile Shutter technology

Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

Face Detection technology

Sony’s improved Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Motion Detection

Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces

Pet Mode

Pet-mode minimizes blur when shooting moving pets utilizing Motion Detection technology and automatically turns off the flash to reduce glowing pet eyes. AF illumination is also disabled so you can take more natural expressions avoiding startling your pets.

Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus

Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to help recover shadows and highlights. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.

Easy Shooting Mode

With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.

Viewing modes

Find your photos using the simple folder or calendar viewing modes.

In-Camera Retouching Tools

Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions.

Wide zoom display

To use the entire image area of your compatible HDTV screen (sold separately), Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.

PHOTOMUSIC

PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer (sold separately).

PhotoTV HD

Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony BRAVIA HDTVs. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your PhotoTV HD enabled BRAVIA HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like printed photos

Function Guide

This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.

Lithium-ion battery

Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries.

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Sony CyberShot DSC-W290

Last update (20 February’10):
- Review & Sample Photos @ PCAuthority

Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 is a 12.1 megapixel point-and-shoot camera features 5x optical zoom (35mm Equivalent : 28-140mm), Face Detection, ISO 80-3200, HDTV compatibility and a 3.0″ LCD screen. The camera measures 3 7/8″ x 2 3/8″ x 29/32″ (97.6mm x 57.4mm x 22.6mm ) and weighs Approx. 6.1oz. (174g).

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info

Expert Reviews

Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 Reviews

PCAuthority reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 and writes;
“the W290 gives a good zoom range, wide-angle lens, lovely big screen and good quality for well below $300. Add in the fact that nobody is ever disappointed about receiving something with a Sony badge on the front, and you have a great cheap camera.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CameraLabs reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 and writes;
“If you’re looking for a well-built compact that’s uncomplicated and simple to operate though, and which also has good automatic performance, a capable general-purpose zoom, topped off with excellent quality HD video, the Cyber-shot W270 / W290 represents great value for money. “
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TrustedReviews reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 and writes;
“if you want a camera that will take a good photo quickly and reliably in virtually any lighting conditions then the Sony W290 is very hard to beat. Excellent build quality, lightning-fast performance and the additional versatility of the 5x wide zoom and HD video recording make this camera outstanding value for money. “
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

About.com reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 and writes;
“The response times with the DSC-W290 are above average, especially for a model in the sub-$250 price range. Start-up times are pretty strong with this Sony camera, and the DSC-W290’s continuous-shot mode is well above average.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CNET reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 and writes;
“The good: Terrific design, interface, and controls; wide-angle, 5x zoom lens; excellent price-to-feature ratio. The bad: No optical zoom while recording video; soft photos. The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is an excellent, well-balanced compact camera.”


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

DCRP reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 and writes;
“In a world of very capable ultra-compact cameras, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is decidedly average (at best). I like having the 5X zoom in a small package, the 720p movie mode, and the good battery life, but the mediocre image quality and a myriad of other issues make the W290 a camera I’d probably pass on..”
Rating: N/A

ITReviews reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 and writes;
“Sony have gone all out in the Cyber-shot DSC-W290 to make capturing photos both fun and creative with a number of innovative portrait technologies as well as introducing HD movie making. It’s a shame this is marred by some design flaws, lack of a Sport mode and a restrictive zoom.”
Rating: N/A

User Opinions

Excellent Camera | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“Everything you could want in a digital camera. High MP, multiple modes, high ISO, easy to use, takes great pics, shoots video in 720p, large and bright LCD screen, etc…” – by Carm

Sharp | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“Having such a high resolution is nice and the wide angle lens is great. It also has a little extra zoom than other point-and-shoots, which is another great feature. The smile detection feature is fun for about 30 minutes, but ultimately useless….” – by Ryan

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Samples

Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 Sample Photos

- Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 Sample Photos @ CameraLabs
- Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 Sample Photos @ TrustedReviews
- Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 Sample Photos @ DCRP

Manual

Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 User Manual (PDF)

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- Download Sony CyberShot DSC-W290 User Manual (PDF – 7.44 MB)

Specs

Hardware
* LCD : 3.0″1 Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)
* Lens Construction : 9 elements in 7 groups (including 3 aspheric elements, 1ED glass)
* Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
* Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
* Viewfinder : No

General
* Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD CCD
* Megapixel : 12.1MP
* Recording Media : 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Optics/Lens
* 35mm Equivalent : 28-140mm
* Aperture Range : Auto(F3.8/F8.0(W), 2 steps with ND Filter) / Program Auto(F3.8/F8.0(W), 2 steps with ND Filter)
* Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
* Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
* Face Detection : 8 face(flash, focus, exposure, white balance, child/adult priority, blink, face motion detection)
* Filter Diameter : 46mm (with Lens Adapter)
* Focal Length : 5.0-25.0mm
* Focus : 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Semi Manual (1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / unlimited distance)
* Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro On
* Optical Zoom : 5x
* Shutter Speed : Auto(2 – 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1 – 1/1,600)
* Smart Zoom® Technology : 8M:Approx.6.1x(Total), 5M:Approx.7.7x(Total), 3M:Approx.9.8x(Total), VGA:Approx.31x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.10x(Total)
* Total Zoom : Approximately 10x

Convenience Features
* AF Illuminator Light : Auto / Off
* Clear RAW NR : Yes
* Histogram Display : Yes
* In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces
* Movie Mode(s) : 1280 x 720(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 640(Fine) (VX Fine, 640 x 480, Approx.30fps)
* Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
* NightFraming System : No
* NightShot® Infrared System : No
* PictBridge Compatible : Yes
* Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
* Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : BIONZ™

Convenience
* Burst Mode : Max 100 shots at approx. 1.8 fps
* Color Mode(s) : Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
* Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
* Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard / Off / Plus
* Image Stabilization : Optical
* Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
* Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function.
* Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
* Scene Mode(s) : Intelligent Auto / Easy Shooting / Program Auto / Movie (Auto Adjustment / High Sensitivity / Underwater) / Scenes (High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Hi-speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet)
* Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
* Still Image Mode(s) : Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) – AE(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
* White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode (Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash)
* ISO : Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200

Inputs and Outputs
* Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
* Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
* HD Output : Yes (1080i)
* USB Port(s) : Yes – USB2.0 Hi-Speed

Weights and Measurements
* Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 7/8″ x 2 3/8″ x 29/32″ (97.6mm x 57.4mm x 22.6mm )
* Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 6.1oz. (174g) – With battery and Memory Stick media.

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Sony Alpha A380


Last updated (17 February’10):
- Review by LaptopMag

Sony Alpha A380 is a 14.2 megapixel DSLR camera features BIONZ™ image processor, 9-Point AF Sensor, Up to 2.5 fps continuous shooting, Dynamic Range Optimizer, Built-in Pop-Up Flash, Anti-Dust Technology, PhotoTV HD compatibility, Dual slot Compatiblity for Memory Stick® and SD media, Eye-Start Autofocus, ISO 100-3200, and a 2.7” Clear Photo LCD Plus™ featuring Live View with Quick Auto Focus. The camera measures Approx. 128 x 97 x 71.4mm and weighs Approx. 489g (without battery, memory card, accessories)

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Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars | Latest Price Info


Expert Reviews

Sony Alpha A380 Reviews

LaptopMag reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“The $699 Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is an intuitive, inexpensive DSLR that also happens to take good photos. However, other similarly priced cameras (such as the $599 Pentax K-x) can shoot HD video and are generally faster.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

PCAdvisor reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“A380 delivers evenly exposed images with natural colours when left on its default settings… Couple this with disappointment about the plastic build and lack of video and Sony gets a ‘good, but could do better’ this time around.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

MacWorld reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“SLR newcomers who are easily intimidated when trying to use a camera more complicated than a point-and-shoot may find the Alpha A380 a lot easier to use than other SLRs. But with the disappointing plastic build and lack of video capture, you might be tempted to look elsewhere.”
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

CameraLabs reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“So while the A380 is a disappointment for enthusiasts, it can be recommended as a first DSLR for absolute beginners so long as they get on with the ergonomics and don’t need video… “


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

CNET reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“A380 has a fairly typical noise profile that unsurprisingly matches that of the A330/A230–sharpness starts to degrade at about ISO 400, color noise begins to seep in at ISO 800, and by ISO 1600 images become both soft and noisy. But the extra resolution doesn’t seem to provide enough extra sharpness to compensate for the A380’s softer, noisier results at every level starting at ISO 400.”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

PCWorld reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“Good points High resolution for this kind of model; large and responsive buttons; on-screen help; uncluttered controls. Bad points Plastic look and feel; screen mechanism stiff; Live View depletes battery”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

PhotographyBlog reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“image noise is noticeably lurking in the shadows at ISO 800, but by ISO 1600 noise reduction has kicked in, reducing the effects without smoothing out surrounding detail to a ruinous degree.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Pocket-Lint reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“The good: Lightweight, user friendly, intuitive, reliable performance, warm, colour rich images, adjustable LCD, less expensive than immediate rivals. The bad: No HD video, hinges for adjusting LCD are stiff, obvious plastic elements of build, kit lens could be sharper, noisier than rivals at higher ISOs. Verdict: A reliable performer delivering richly detailed and colourful images, though you might want to trade up from the kit lens fairly quickly”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

CNET.UK reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“The Sony Alpha DSLR-A380’s pictures and specs are decent, but, apart from its better kit lens, it doesn’t improve significantly on the DSLR-A350. It also costs more and feels cheaper. Maybe Sony thinks there’s plenty of mileage left in the old tech yet, but, as upgrades go, this is pretty thin”
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

PhotoReview.au reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“Low-light performance was very good, with accurate colours in long exposures (up to 20 seconds) and no apparent noise in exposures up to ISO 400 but increasing progressively thereafter. Colour noise was evident at ISO 3200 and some shadow detail was lost with this setting.”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

LetsGoDigital reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“The image quality stands strongly and is at least comparable to that of its predecessor. Certain items such as the dynamic range have slightly improved, while the performance of the white balance metering has even clearly improved. And although the Sony A380 does not show an improved signal/noise ratio, we are still satisfied with the overall final result.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TechReader reviews the Sony Alpha A380 and writes;
“Even at low ISO settings and in good light, the A380’s sensor delivers JPEG files that require quite a lot of sharpening before they appear properly crisp. Coloured noise is visible in shadows and neutral midtones at ISO 200, getting much worse as the ISO sensitivity is increased.”
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

User Opinions

Sony Alpha A380 User Reviews

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Samples

Sony Alpha A380 Sample Photos

- Sony Alpha A380 Sample Photos @ CameraLabs
- Sony Alpha A380 Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog
- Sony Alpha A380 Sample Photos @ PhotographyBlog
- Sony Alpha A380 Sample Photos @ LetsGoDigital

Manual

Sony Alpha A380 User Manual (PDF)

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Specs

Sony Alpha A380 Specifications

General

* Camera Type : Sony α Digital SLR camera with built-in flash and inter-changeable lenses
* Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters
* Effective Picture Resolution : Approx. 14.2 megapixels
* Imaging Sensor : APS-C size CCD sensor (23.5×15.7mm)
* Lens Mount Type : Sony α lens, Minolta and Konica Minolta AF lens
* Pixel Gross : Approx. 14.9 megapixels
* Processor : BIONZ™ image processor
* Recording Media Type : Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media / , SD and SDHC memory card,
* Recording Mode : RAW, RAW+JPEG, Fine, Standard
* Still Actual 16:9 : L size: 3872×2576 (12M) M size: 2896×1920 (6.5M) S size: 1920×10280 (2.5M)
* Still Actual 3:2 : L size: 4592X3056 (14M) M size: 3408X2272 (7.7M) S size: 3408X2272 (3.5M)

Control

* AF modes : Single-shot AF, Automatic AF, Continuous AF, (AF/MF selectable)
* Drive Mode : Single-shot, Continuous, Self-timer, Self-timer Continuous, Bracketing, Remote Commander
* Exposure Compensation : �2EV (in 0.3 EV steps)
* Exposure settings : Auto, Auto Flash Off, Program Auto (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter priority (S), Manual (M)
* Focus Area : Wide (Up to 3 active focus points glow), Spot, Local (9 local areas selectable)
* Focus Features : Predictive control, Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (Built-in flash, Range: approx. 1-5m)
* Focus Points : 9 points
* Focus Sensitivity : EV0 – 18 (ISO100)
* Focus System : TTL phase detection system
* ISO : Auto, 100 to 3200 (in 1 EV steps,Recommended Exposure Index)
* Metering : TTL metering w/ 40-segment honeycomb-pattern SPC
* Metering Modes : Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
* Metering Sensitivity : EV2 – 20 at ISO100 with F1.4 lens, (EV4 – 20 in spot metering mode)
* White Balance : Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom

LCD Display

* Angle Adjustment : Yes(upward by up to 135 degrees, downward by up to 55 degrees)
* Brightness Control : Auto Brightness Control (Auto setting in 2 steps, manual setting in 5 steps)
* Coverage : 100% (Playback), 90% (Live View)
* Type : 2.7” TFT Clear Photo LCD (230,400 pixels)

Flash

* Flash Compensation : �2EV (in 0.3-stop increments)
* Flash Coverage : 18mm in focal-length of lens attached
* Flash Metering System : ADI flash (automatic change for Pre-flash TTL)
* Guide Number : 10 (in meters at ISO100)
* Modes : Auto, Fill-flash, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Slow sync, Hi-speed sync*., Wireless
* Recycling Time : Approx. 4 sec.
* Type : Auto Pop-up

Convenience

* Anti-dust function : Charge protection coating on low pass filter and image-sensor shift mechanism
* BRAVIA® Sync™ : Yes, via HDMI with compatible BRAVIA HDTV
* Color Mode(s) : Display color (Black, White, Brown, Pink)
* Creative Style : Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Night view, Sunset, B/W Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness
* Scene Mode(s) : Scene selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night portrait/Night view)
* User Interface : “Easy-to-understand Graphic Display and on-screen Help Guide User-friendly function menu”

Power

* Battery Type : NP-FH50
* Number of Shots : Approx. 510 images with viewfinder, approx. 230 images in live view mode (CIPA standard)

Weights and Measurements

* Dimensions (Approx.) : Approx. 128 x 97 x 71.4mm (W/H/D, excluding protrusions)
* Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 489g (without battery, memory card, accessories)

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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1


Last update (10 February’10):
- Review & Sample Photos @ Steve’sDigicams

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 is a 9.1 Megapixels SLR-like ultrazoom digital camera features Sweep Panorama Mode, High Speed Shooting (10fps), 20x optical zoom (35mm Equivalent: 28-560mm), CMOS Sensor, BIONZ™ image processor, Optical SteadyShot, Face Detection, Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus, Smile Shutter™, HD Movie (1080p), and a 3.0″ Clear Photo LCD™ tilt display. The camera measures W x H x D: 114.5mm x 82.8mm x 91.8mm (4 5/8″ x 3 3/8″ x 3 5/8″) and weighs Approx. 1.8oz. (504g). [More Features & Specifications Detail]

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Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars| Latest Price Info


Expert Reviews

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Reviews

Steve’sDigicams reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“…These allow for the great image quality and excellent performance of the camera as well as the availability of some of the new and advanced shooting modes that Sony has included. The only drawback to the image quality is the amount of noise we saw at all ISO levels and the chromatic aberrations that appear quite often. “
Rating: N/A

DCR reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“Under studio conditions, autofocus comes in just beyond DSLR speed. And as claimed, the HX1 is good for ten full-res shots at a full 10 fps – which puts this Cyber-shot on par with flagship pro-grade cameras for continuous shooting speed. “
Rating: N/A

ImagingResource reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“if you keep print sizes to below 11×14 inches, you really won’t notice at the lowest ISO, and even ISO 800 shots look good at 8×10. The Sony HX1 is a good quality digital camera with a very long zoom that’s made for the casual shooter, not necessarily the enthusiast.”
Rating: N/A

DCI reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“The HX1 also produced attractive still images and video; both had good color and plenty of detail. But it’s not cheap”
Rating: N/A

PCWOrld reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“Battery life is another strong suit. In the PC World Lab’s battery test, the DSC-HX1 shot 472 images on a single charge of its lithium ion battery, earning a battery-life score of Superior..”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

PhotographyBlog reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“The images aren’t perfectly noise free even at the lowest settings, but they are usable up to ISO 800. At ISO 1600.. To sum it up, the Sony HX1 is certainly not ‘the’ perfect camera, but it’s one of the best all-rounders we’ve seen, and as such, it comes Highly Recommended by us.”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

RegHardware reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
” Video is fine if you’re taking shots of slow moving objects, but performance suffers if your subject is fast-moving. But overall, we liked the DSC-HX1 and if a super zoom compact is on your wish list, you might find that this camera offers the right set of features and performance for the price.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

PhotoReview.au reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“Image noise was visible in the long exposures we took at night at all ISO settings, becoming obvious by ISO 400 and very obvious at ISO 1600 and above. Noise reduction processing tended to soften shots, reducing the amount of detail in them. Flash exposure fared somewhat better, although softening was evident in shots taken at ISO 800 and above.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

DigitalTrends reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
” Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 did just that. Is it a perfect camera? Hardly, since one hasn’t been invented. Yet this camera does many things well: shoots quickly and accurately with minimal fuss, has a powerful wide-angle zoom, offers manual options and takes fine HD movies.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

GoodGearGuide reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“If you want an advanced compact with a big zoom and if don’t plan on making big prints of your photos then the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is worth considering. However, you will have to get used to its odd physical characteristics (such as the poor shutter button, narrow width and non-rotating LCD screen).”
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

DPInterface reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“At ISO 200, things are pretty much the same as before and at ISO 400, detail and color smudging becomes more apparent. Image quality at ISO 800 just gets worse and visible noise artifacts appear as well. I wouldn’t step into ISO 1600 or ISO 3200 as there’s a steep drop in saturation, detail loss and very high noise”
Rating: N/A

Cameras.uk reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“If you are looking for a truly fully featured digital camera then the Sony Cybershot DSC HX1 ticks most boxes. I like the innovation in the area of shooting wide photos, plus all the other controls. The layout of the camera controls and buttons is good too. Throw in picture quality and you have a camera that is hard to beat.”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

T3 reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“There are a few niggles with the HX1, including no RAW format support, a huge amount of grain when your crank up the ISO and an LCD screen that isn’t quite full tile, but the HX1 is an easy to use, feature-packed addition to the superzoom camera market that will not disappoint.”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

DCRP reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“If you want a super zoom camera with HD video recording and lots of bells and whistles (some of which are quite cool), then it’s worth taking a look at the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. If image quality is more important than a 10 fps burst mode and easy panorama shooting, then I’d take a look at the PowerShot SX1 instead.”
Rating: N/A

CNET reviews the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 and writes;
“The good: Fast; tiltable LCD; Hand-held Twilight mode produces better-than-average photos in low light; zooms during movie capture. The bad: Small EVF; no raw support; HDMI output requires dongle; no standard continuous-shooting mode. The bottom line: Tradeoffs abound in Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 megazoom: though it’s fast and has some really novel, useful features, it just doesn’t deliver the photo quality expected for its class.”


Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

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User Opinions

Sony promises and delivers by Photolog | Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“Sony made some large claims about the dsc-hx1 before it was recently released to the marketplace. i am happy to say the camera delivers on all those claims. the panorama function works so easily anyone can use it. the burst function really did take ten shots in one second. the 20x telephoto lens is just plain fun to use. the longer i work with it, the more i discover. i found out that sony stores provide free, one-hour, one-on-one lessons to camera purchasers.i hope to find answers to some of the questions the manual does not answer. i wish sony included a hd cable with the camera so i could view the movies i shot in hd without running out for the cable. the computer software included was nothing special. the camera is a gem”

The Best Camera by Leticia | Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
“I love this camera. It is probally the most user friendly camera I have ever had. It is definately a point and shoot. I only gave it 4 stars because it does not come with a remote. It takes beautiful pictures. It has the ease of a point and shoot with the quality of a Digital SLR.”

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Manual

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 User Manual (PDF)

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- Download Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 User Manual (PDF – 3.36 MB)

Specs

Digital camera features
Sensor type: CMOS
Camera resolution (megapixels): 9.1
Optical zoom: 12x
Lens aperture range: f/2.8-f/8.0
Viewfinder: Yes
Video mode: Yes
Aspect ratio: 4:3
Zoom (telephoto): 560mm
Zoom (wide angle): 28mm

Digital video
Video resolutions: 1920×1080

Exposure
Metering: Average Weighted, Centre, Spot
White balance: Auto, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade
Auto ISO: Yes
ISO speeds: 125, 200, 400, 800
Optical image stabilisation: Yes
Maximum shutter speed: 1/2000
Minimum shutter speed: 30

Flash
Built-in flash: Yes
Flash modes: Auto Flash

Focus
Focus modes: Auto, Face detection, Manual
Smile shutter: Yes

General
In the box: Camera, battery, PC/video cable, software CD, instruction manual, warranty card, HDMI adapter
Shooting modes: Continuous shot limit 10

Shooting modes
Aperture priority, Auto, Shutter priority
Burst mode: Yes
Scene modes: Yes
Self timer: Yes

Size and weight
Height: 82mm
Depth: 92mm
Width: 114mm
Weight: 500g

Storage
Supported memory media
Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro Duo

Warranty
Warranty information
12 months (optional 4-year extended warranty)

Wired connections
Wired Terminals / Ports
HDMI, USB 2.0, Video out

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