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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
16 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.5 out of 5
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5 stars
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Pros

  • Easy
  • Intelligent Auto
  • and Program

Cons

  • some of the shots were a bit warmer in HHT mode
  • keeper or two from such a slow shutter speed
  • the maximum burst is still 10 frames

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.104x4.578 mm
  • 10 Mpx
  • 3648, 2736 px
  • 5.9
  • Center, Multi point, Spotus
  • 2.7 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Pros

  • Easy
  • Intelligent Auto
  • and Program
  • image stabilization works as advertised
  • low light and high ISO performance of the camera
  • Sony has greatly improved the menu system deployed on its 2009 models
  • dahlia shot has a nice capture of a fly that retains good detail
  • they are very easy to use
  • lines are well preserved on the boats
  • the images are remarkably sharp and usable
  • high-speed continuous mode is the most remarkable

Cons

  • some of the shots were a bit warmer in HHT mode
  • keeper or two from such a slow shutter speed
  • the maximum burst is still 10 frames
  • some barrel distortion at the wide end of the zoom range
  • the buttons on the back panel are miniscule
  • The camera fires off up to six shots in about a second
  • no manual control on the Sony WX1
  • noticeable blurring in the corners at wide-angle
  • staring at a stationary scene and tempted to use the flash
  • lack of touchscreen interface
  • WX1 has no optical viewfinder to fall back on

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.7 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
10 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3648 x 2736 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom10.0 x
Minimum aperture2.4
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv24 - 120
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Center
  • Multi point
  • Spotus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed2.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Portrait
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportno
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.23 oz
Width3.56 in
Height2.04 in
Depth0.78 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)350
Battery life (max)3.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Start-up time160.0 ms
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Other features
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modes
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 160
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum160
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsMosaic
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.7 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyes
HD typeHD
Supported video file formatsMPEG
Camera playbackSlide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Gold
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage11.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Memory Stick
  • MS PRO
Maximum memory card size16.0 GB
Storage types
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.5
Based on 12 reviews
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 digital camera
3.8

This compact digital camera has a good zoom lens and a novel Sweep Panorama mode

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Published: 29.04.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
4.5

The Sony WX1 is a 10 megapixel ultra compact with a 5x zoom lens and HD video

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 SONY DSC-WX1 – Technology Tour De Force [Review]
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Digital Photography School
Published: 03.05.2010
SONY DSC-WX1 – Technology Tour De Force [Review]
4.0

Introduction Once the digicam makers had created face detection and smile sensing, we were left wondering what they’d think of next. Sony managed to think up some new tricks for its digicams, which are squarely aimed at consumers who expect advanced features and the slick design Sony is known for. I couldn’t get my hands […]

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 (Black) review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 (Black)
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Published: 30.09.2009
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 (Black) review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 (Black)
4.0

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 (Black)

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Published: 19.11.2009
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The new Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is the second Sony camera that we've recently reviewed to feature the innovative Exmor R sensor, promising better image quality in low-light conditions. Just like its sister model, the TX1, the Sony WX1 utilises a 10 megapixel back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, with ISO speeds up to 3200 and a fast f/2.4, 5x optical zoom lens with image stabilisation. Other key features include burst shooting up to 10 frames per second at full resolution, 720p HD movie recording, and an easy to use Sweep Panorama mode. Priced at $350 / £300, is the Sony CyberShot DSC-WX1 the ultimate in point-and-shoot compact cameras? Mark Goldstein finds out...

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Published: 21.10.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
4.0

The WX1 is an excellent compact camera with a great feature set and speedy performance, but mixed photo quality makes it miss the mark.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Gets Low-Light Right
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Published: 09.03.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Gets Low-Light Right
1.8

The small-but-skilled Cyber-shot WX1 takes great low-light shots and easy panoramic images, making it a superb compact camera for anyone without giant hands.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cybershot WX1 Review
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Published: 13.11.2009
Sony Cybershot WX1 Review

The Sony Cybershot WX1 is a 10.1-megapixel point and shoot camera – but it isn’t just another camera with a new model number and more megapixels. The WX1 provides everything that you ge…

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Published: 06.08.2009
Sony DSC-WX1 Review
4.0

Sony DSC-WX1 review, find out how the DSC-WX1 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

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Macworld
Published: 01.04.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
2.3

The small-but-skilled Cyber-shot WX1 takes phenomenal low-light shots and easy panoramic images, making it a superb compact camera for anyone without giant hands.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony WX1 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 06.08.2009
Sony WX1 Review | Camera Decision
1.5

Sony WX1 is a 10.0MP Ultracompact camera with a 1/2.4-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-120 mm F2.4-5.9 lens. Read our WX1 review to find its pros and cons.

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Published: 09.11.2012
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
4.0

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