Testseek.com have collected 60 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX1 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-WX1.
October 2009
(82%)
60 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Abstract: With modern digital cameras offering 10 megapixels and more advanced technologies, you don't need to be a dedicated shutterbug -- or spend thousands of dollars -- to take gorgeous pictures. Today we'll be reviewing two compact point-and-shoot digital c...
Modest improvement at middle ISOs over conventional sensors, 5X, 24 120 mm lens in an ultracompact body, Lens is faster than average at wideangle, Optical image stabilization, Snappy performance, great burst mode, Intelligent Auto mode picks a scene mode...
Heavy noise reduction and lots of shadow noise at base ISO (160), Significant blurring in corners (and sometimes edges) of frame, Camera tends to overexpose; colors can sometimes be drab, Redeye a problem, though you can remove it in playback mode, Lens i...
Like many of you, I was quite intrigued by the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 when it was announced. Sony combined a fast lens (at least at wide-angle) with a new sensor design that promises "twice the sensitivity of traditional image sensors" and put them i...
Overall, I think the Sony WX1 is one of the leading, consumer-oriented point and shoot cameras. If you’re ready to recognize that a pocket-sized camera is smarter than you, and you can trust it to do it’s job, you’ll have a happy relationship with the ...
Excellent LCD Good 24mm wide-angle lens Optical image stabilization Better than average high-ISO performance for a compact digicam Astonishing capability for handheld photography in low light Sweep Panorama mode Good resolution for a 10 meg...
Very small buttons are difficult to operate Mode dial turns accidentally under the thumb Battery door opens too easily Flare reduces resolution and contrast in the corners of the frame at telephoto focal lengths We'd like just slightly less yello...
The Sony WX1 has some magic up its sleeve. Its new sensor sees better in low light and it can grab a handful of shots in the dark and composite them into an image you can't capture with other cameras. Add Sweep Panorama to the picture and the Sony WX1...
Abstract: If I had to choose I wouldn't hesitate a second and jump over to the TX1 for its great design and ultra compact size. Granted the TX1 offers slightly less impressive (but not much) photos than the WX1, on other hand it offers an outstanding ratio size performance that will make you forget everything else.
Published: 2010-04-01, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Like: The austere appearance and good construction quality appeal.
Dislike: Image quality is ordinary, with softness and noise fudging even at ISO200. We could not see any of the benefits promised by the Exmor sensor. It consistently over exposed and the exposure compensation is ludicrously hard to find. White balance is
Reasonable low-light performance, several useful features, fast and sharp lens
Slow start-up and focus performance, puzzling control layout
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a digital camera that packs new technology into a small and simple body. There are aspects we think could be better but overall the DSC-WX1 is an interesting and sometimes useful compact camera. ...
