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Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 Reviews

PCWorld

03/2010

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

The 10-megapixel, 5X-optical-zoom (24mm to 120mm) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 ($330 as of 3/8/2010) is among the first pocket cameras to offer Sony's redesigned, low-light-optimized Exmor R sensor. Those low-light chops are the marquee feature of this very compact camera, which excels in dark situations thanks to its unique shooting modes. Rather than forcing the shooter to boost ISO equivalency in order to take a brightly exposed photo in low-light situations without a flash, the WX1's Handheld Twilight mode snaps up to six shots at different exposure settings in rapid succession, then overlays the images to create a sharper photo than most point-and-shoots produce in low light. The Handheld Twilight option works best in pitch-black settings; the sensor is so sensitive to light that any exposure to a light source in an otherwise dark environment can make those well-lit areas look a bit blown out and murky. For example, in the first shot below, the light coming from the fountain is muted enough to create a fairly sharp picture. But in the second shot, the neon lights and the moon are bright enough to create a blobby glow around them.

CNet

10/2009

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Good low-light shooting without help from a flash is a rarely attained goal in the world of compact cameras. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 does it with three of the company's own components: a new sensor design, a high-end lens, and a fast image processor. The combination pays off for low-light photos as well as several other features. However, though the WX1 is capable of delivering fast performance and some very good photos, those expecting extraordinary results equal to its features will likely be let down. One of the most remarkable things about the WX1 is the amount of technology Sony crammed into such a tiny, lightweight body. Due to its back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and a fast Sony G f2.4 wide-angle lens, the camera has most of the same abilities as the considerably larger HX1. Both the sensor and the G lens used are of the quality found in Sony's dSLR and prosumer camcorder lines. Sony managed to get almost all of the controls on to the back of the camera without making it feel cramped and confusing and while allowing for a secure one-handed grip that doesn't result in accidental button presses or mode dial changes.

DigitalVersus

09/2009

Product Survey: Compact Digital Cameras 2009

Along with the TX1, the WX1 is the second of Sony's compact cameras to feature the manufacturer's new CMOS Exmor R sensor, which offers much greater sensitivity at low light levels. It doesn't stop there though, as the WX1 has several interesting features, including a 5x zoom on its 28 mm wide-angle lens and a 720p video mode. The WX1 looks pretty good: to go with the new, smaller sensor, Sony has produced a new design for the case. It's well finished and the compact is heavy enough to feel solid. The buttons feel robust and the different elements of the zoom lens slot together snugly. Overall, the hardware inspires plenty of confidence. The different buttons used for controlling the camera are quite small, although most of them are easy to use. Personally, I still prefer a ring around the shutter release to control the zoom and a larger power button. Instead, there's a small slider which doesn't give perfect control over the zoom and a power switch which just pokes out of the surface. A tiny button right next to the shutter release launches the burst mode, one of the WX1's real strong points.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1	$196.19	See it
Sony Cybershot Dsc-wx1 Gold Digital Camera Dsc Wx1	$197.89	See it
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1/B 10MP "Exmor R" CMOS Digital Camera with 5x Optical Steady Shot Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Black)	$319.99	See it