Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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This digital camera is a good all rounder.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1: See full product description

Ease of use	8.8
Image quality	8.7
Features	8.9
Build Quality	8.9
Value for money	8.3
Overall rating	8.7

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roger, reading Keen amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: good picture quality, easy to use, very quick shutter speed(wich is why we purchased this camara).
Bad points:: Having now used the camara for a time have now realised it lacks close up telephoto capability,(zoom). Also the camara is not easy to hold as the frame is very small,and the buttons are too easy to touch with your fingers. It may be my computor, but i still cant down load vidio clips taken with the camara, hope to overcome this little quirk soon.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Oct 2010

Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, menu very straight forward, sweep panorama very clever, twilight
photos excellent. Compact and light, fits in pocket nicely. Multi burst photis very good feature. Really like this camera.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 26 Jul 2010

Xavier, Cape Town Keen amateur

Score 2.0/10

Good points:: exactly as above
Bad points:: cracks around picture taking button, also shutter only closes half way once power is turned off!

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	1.0
Value for money	3.0
Overall rating	2.0

Was this review helpful? 2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 24 Aug 2010

Stewart, London Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Design, Compact size, build quality, superb picture quality
Bad points:: No one-button access to exposure compensation. The highest resolution of 10.2M gives a picture ratio of 4:3 so 6x4 reference prints have to be cropped or resized. The 3:2 ratio is available only at 8M resolution.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 21 Jan 2011

Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 6.0/10

Good points:: small and compact
Bad points:: its being sent back already for repair

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	7.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	2.0
Value for money	5.0
Overall rating	6.0

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Confirmed purchase: 16 Aug 2010

Confirmed purchaser Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Small size, light weight, decent zoom, easy to use
Bad points:: Can't fault it

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 13 Nov 2010

Confirmed purchaser Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Similar to previous Sonys I've owned with additional features and if anything easier to use.
Bad points:: The flash appears to be either "auto" or "off" - I want a manual option. I'm on the verge of having to read the manual....

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 08 Aug 2010

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	10.2

Optical zoom ratio	5
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2.7
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	2
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Optical Image Stabiliser
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Gold
The main colour of the product.
Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	120
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/1
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	Yes
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	Yes
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	90.5x51.8x19.8
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

In-built memory (Megabytes)	11

Release date	2009-09-15
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	51.8

Width in mm	90.5

Depth in mm	19.8

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	120

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	24

Also known as: Cybershot DSC-WX1, "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, Sony Cyber-shot WX1

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Manufacturer's Description

WX1Digital compact camera
High-performance imaging with Sweep Panorama and advanced shooting features

10.2 megapixels, Exmor R CMOS sensor, f/2.4 ‘G Lens’ with 5x zoom/24mm wide angle & HD movie

This product is a previous model and could be no longer available at your local dealer.

Extremely high quality low-light shooting
Packed with advanced imaging features
Create amazing panoramic pictures

Incredible image quality and advanced features

Stylish, high performance camera packed with advanced shooting features. Enjoy extraordinary image quality, versatile creative possibilities and stylish looks.

Experience the whole picture

Now it’s easy to grab breathtaking wide-screen views of that landscape or city scene. Sweep Panorama mode shoots a high-speed burst of frames as you sweep the camera from side to side (or up and down!). Images are stitched together automatically by the camera to create one amazing panoramic image.

Learn more about Sweep Panorama
Sensational images, even in low light

Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The revolutionary Exmor R CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures.

Learn more about Exmor R CMOS sensor
Your own personal photographer

The optional IPT-DS1 Party-shot turns Cyber-shot into your own personal photographer, automatically shooting beautifully-framed pictures of everyone in the room – including you.

Learn more about Party-shot
Pack more into every scene

Dramatic landscapes, architectural shots, interiors and even family scenes can produce disappointing results when a scene gets cut off at the edges. A wide angle lens lets you pack more into the picture without having to stand further back from the subject.
The camera that thinks its a camcorder

Left your camcorder behind? Don’t worry: now you can capture crisp, clear HD movie clips at an incredible 30 frames per second for smooth, clear action. Watch the results on your BRAVIA television: you’ll be amazed by the quality, detail and colour.

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Here’s a list of the questions other shoppers have asked owners of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

what is the size of the memory card it comes with

Mahmud asked on 21 Jul 2010
1. Hi Mahmud
  sorry ive not answered you earlier but ive been away, the camera didnt come with a memory card, it's got 11MB of internal but thats only enough for 2 or 3 shots. i got a good deal on a card where i bought it. but camera is very good and well worth the money. thanks James
  
  James replied on 28 Jul 2010
Hi,
Does the WX1 have multi shot like my W300?

I use it for rapid multi shot shooting during sports.

Thank you
Paul Howard

Paul asked on 22 Jul 2010
1. although my camera has given me very good general photos, it has not got the rapid shot feature that you require
  
  Eric replied on 22 Jul 2010
2. Although I like my camera very much and have since been on holiday and had good clear photos of scenes portrates etc,unfortunatly it has not got the rapid shot feature that you require
  
  Eric replied on 22 Jul 2010
Is the picture quality good enough to have the picture blown up in to a high quality poster, roughly 120cm in length (x the equivalent height)?
I plan on making many posters with this from normal shots and the panoramic sweep shots.

Jeremy asked on 19 Aug 2010
1. I dont know about the size you want, but I have done some A4 of Worcester from a hot air baloon and the details of the buildings (windows chimneys Masonary Railway lines etc) were amasingly detailed.
  
  Eric replied on 20 Aug 2010
2. Hi
  I've not printed the panoramic yet, but the detail is really good for larger size pictures
  Thanks James
  
  James replied on 23 Aug 2010
I cannot seem to copy the video I have taken onto my personal computer although I could do this with my previous camera.
This was a sony DSCw30 and copied them as with the rest of the still photos. Please help if you can as I have just purchased this WX1 and if it is faulty I need to know

Shirley asked on 20 Aug 2010
1. Sorry I have not done this yet, but I sugest you ask at a Sony Center they will help you
  
  Eric replied on 21 Aug 2010
DOES IT TAKE A STANDARD SD CARD OR MUST IT HAVE A SPECIAL SONY CARD?

PIETER asked on 20 Aug 2010
1. Standard SD
  
  Eric replied on 21 Aug 2010
2. It takes any Standard SD cards
  
  James replied on 23 Aug 2010
Can you really use a SD card in the WX1. It would be good but the literature from Sony does not say this.

Thanks

Carl asked on 03 Sep 2010
1. It uses a memory stick pro dou 8gb
  
  Eric replied on 03 Sep 2010
2. I use a Lexar memory stick pro duo mark2
  
  James replied on 04 Sep 2010
I have just bought this camera and was wondering how long I need to charge the battery for before I use it for the first time? Thanks.

Fei asked on 27 Sep 2010
1. Just put it in the charger over night, it will switch itself off when full.
  
  Eric replied on 27 Sep 2010
2. Just charge it until it's full, in the past the first charge used to be 18 ish hours but now it's ok to just charge it as you would normally.
  Thanks James
  
  James replied on 27 Sep 2010
Cannot find black and white mode. Is it available Thanks Mike

Mike asked on 08 Oct 2010
1. No, this is done on your computer.
  
  Eric replied on 08 Oct 2010

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