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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X31

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User ratings:
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3.8 out of 5
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4 stars
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3 stars
33 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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Better than the previous models, but still not perfectRead more
Review posted 8/16/2004 Click on the DiMAGE X31 to take a QuickTime VR tour The DiMAGE X31 is the newest member of Konica Minolta's X-series of DiMAGE digital cameras. This 3.2 megapixel digital camera combines a fast startup speed, thin and stylish design, and intuitive operation in a very affordableRead more
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Pros

  • good image quality and good capabilities
  • point-and-shoot appeal and ease of use
  • strong batteries and a good charger though

Cons

  • contrast was frequently quite high
  • shadow detail was rather limited
  • Erases the current frame from the memory card

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 4.544x3.408 mm
  • 3 Mpx
  • 2048, 1536 px
  • 3.7
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 1.5 in
  • no

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X31 - Pros & Cons

Konica Minolta DiMAGE X31

Pros

  • good image quality and good capabilities
  • point-and-shoot appeal and ease of use
  • strong batteries and a good charger though
  • sleek
  • elegant case design
  • sleek and smooth
  • very easy to use and takes nice daylight pictures
  • good to very good color
  • Startup time is very good as well
  • Simple pro lighting and use tips
  • Z10's LCD monitor and EVF are both excellent

Cons

  • contrast was frequently quite high
  • shadow detail was rather limited
  • Erases the current frame from the memory card
  • Below-average autofocus performance
  • Minolta bitten off more than they can chew
  • lost photos due to a corrupted memory card
  • Memory card corruption can happen with any card type and any camera manufacturer
  • the lens barrel in particular feels a little cheap in the hand
  • rigid lens extends just over an inch from the camera front
  • eye level viewfinder is a bit of a mixed bag
  • fringing was moderate in our test pictures

Konica Minolta DiMAGE X31 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
1.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconEffective pixels
3 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2048 x 1536 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X31 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.18 in
Sensor photo detectors3.0 Mpx
Effective pixels3.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution2048 x 1536 px
Other resolutions
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture3.7
Focal length equiv36 - 108
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range3.94 in
Macro focus range3.94 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay10.0 s
Built-in flashyes
Flash range3.6
Flash modesRedeye Reduction
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options10
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Design
Body typeUltracompact
Colour of productSilver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
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Image
Maximum image resolution2048 x 1536 px
White balance presets5
Custom white balanceno
Image stabilization typeNo
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size1.5 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots76000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution320 x 240 px
Video recordingyes
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Dimensions
Weight4.06 oz
Width3.39 in
Height2.64 in
Depth0.96 in
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Power
Battery technology
Nickel-Metal Hydride
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno

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3.5
Based on 8 reviews
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Published: 29.10.2004
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3.5

Better than the previous models, but still not perfect

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Review posted 8/16/2004 Click on the DiMAGE X31 to take a QuickTime VR tour The DiMAGE X31 is the newest member of Konica Minolta's X-series of DiMAGE digital cameras. This 3.2 megapixel digital camera combines a fast startup speed, thin and stylish design, and intuitive operation in a very affordable

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Published: 20.01.2005
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3.5

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X31 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 8/16/2004 Click on the DiMAGE X31 to take a QuickTime VR tour The DiMAGE X31 is the newest member of Konica Minolta's X-series of DiMAGE digital cameras. This 3.2 megapixel digital camera combines a fast startup speed, thin and stylish design, and intuitive operation in a very affordable

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IN-DEPTH review of the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 digital camera, with actual sample images, and a detailed data sheet.

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z10 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 8/16/2004 Click on the DiMAGE Z10 to take a QuickTime VR tour The DiMAGE Z10 is Konica Minolta's affordable new addition to its Z-series of digital cameras. It features a fast startup time of 0.5 seconds, 8x optical zoom lens, fast and reliable auto focusing with Predictive Focus Control,

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Published: 07.12.2004
Konica Minolta Dimage X31

One of the more stylish and portable bargain cameras.