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Digital camera - 8.1 Mpix - optical zoom: 3 x - supported memory: MS Duo, MS PRO Duo - silver More product details

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Product Age old Average review date: June 28, 2006 new

Rank 628 

alaSCORE 84

754 reviews

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Review summary for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 754 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers appreciate the image quality. The performance also impresses, but some have doubts about zoom.

Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 88/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

September, 2010

alaSCORE 84840100754

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Sony Cyber Shot DSC-N1

By Theano Nikitas (cnet.com)Read the full review

Three-inch touch-screen LCD ; generally responsive performance ; photo-album capabilities ; point-and-select autofocus ; decent high-ISO shooting

All-menus-all-the-time touch-screen operation ; no optical viewfinder ; some purple fringing ; lack of image details

This camera isn't for everybody, but its huge touch-screen LCD and photo-album display will certainly catch the eyes of those who want something a little out of the ordinary.

Performance of Sony Cyber Shot DSC-N1The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-N1 is fairly...

October, 2005

 

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1

By Gordon Laing (cameralabs.com)Read the full review

Compact camera sales dominate the digital imaging market, appealing to a broad range of photographers, from those who want the simplest point-and-shoot, to enthusiasts who are after a pocketable alternative for when they can't carry their more serious ...

4x optical zoom lens, Great level of manual and creative control, Flip-out and twist screen, Superb 1cm macro mode, Very high 1600 ISO sensitivity, Great optical quality, Large 2.5in screen, Supplied with 64MB card (on test model), Exremely ...

Largest and heaviest in group, Need to supply own batteries, Noise levels relatively high at 400 ISO, Possible to insert battery wrong way round, Not the slimmest compact around, Optical quality below other four, Higher noise levels, Very ...

Higher-end photographers may wish to skip these explanations and head straight for our Results pages where we've performed exactly the same gruelling tests we would for any high-end product. After all, optical and processing quality is equally ...

We've tested Canon's chunky but powerful PowerShot A620, Fujifilm's highly...

December, 2005

 

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Loving it so far...

By Joanne (shopzilla.com)Read the full review

Touch Screen, screen size, available accessories

Doesn't come with memory stick, can't control flash level

June, 2006

 

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Loving it so far...

By Joanne (shopzilla.com)Read the full review

Touch Screen, screen size, available accessories

Doesn't come with memory stick, can't control flash level

June, 2006

 

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"Great camera if found on sale/clearance."

By neverforgetJeff (cnet.com)Read the full review

I must start this review with stating that I ... 

Huge screen, decent lense, mp3 slide shows. Good battery life.

Lense not as sharp as lower priced canons. Heavy.

March, 2008

 

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Manufacturer's Description

Sony is adding more enjoyment and value to your digital photography with its new full-featured compact digital camera with built-in photo sharing functions that go beyond just picture taking. About the size of a deck of playing cards, the stylish Cyber-shot DSC-N1 camera is a high-performance, 8-megapixel model, with a large, 3-inch, touch-screen LCD, which is rare for a compact camera of this size. This model features an album function that automatically stores up to 500 of your favorite...

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1 Details

Audio Input

Microphone Operation Mode

Mono

Microphone Technology

Electret condenser

Type

Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor

Manufacturer specific

Manufacturer Battery Name

Sony NP-BG1 / Sony NP-FG1/Sony NP-FG1/Sony NP-FG1 / Sony NP-BG1

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction

Yes

Type

Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Supported Flash Memory

Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth

0.9in

Height

2.4in

Weight

5.3oz/5.3oz / 332.9lbs

Width

3.8in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size

3in

Diagonal Size (metric)

7.6cm

Display Form Factor

Built-in

Technology

TFT active matrix

Type

LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs

Beach / Candle / Fireworks / Landscape / Snow / Soft snap / Twilight mode / Twilight portrait/Landscape / Twilight portrait / Fireworks / Soft snap / Twilight mode / Candle / Beach / Snow

Flash Memory

Form Factor

Memory Stick PRO Duo

Storage Capacity

256MB/256MB / 512MB

Header

Manufacturer

Sony

Model

DSC-N1

Packaged Quantity

1

Product Line

Sony Cyber-shot

Lens System

Lens Aperture

F/2.8-5.4

Max Focal Length

23.7mm

Min Focal Length

7.9mm

Optical Zoom

3

Type

Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color

Silver

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size

1/1.8 / 1/1.8"/1/1.8"

Optical Sensor Size (metric)

14.1 mm ( 1/1.8 ) / 14.1 mm ( 1/1.8" )

Optical Sensor Type

Super HAD CCD

Sensor Resolution

8.1Megapixel

Service & Support

Type

1 year warranty

Storage Floppy Drive

Type

None

Video Input

Digital Video Format

MPEG VX / MPEG-1/MPEG-1 / MPEG VX

Digital Zoom

6

ISO (Max)

800

Light Sensitivity

ISO 160 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO auto/ISO 800 / ISO 400 / ISO 200 / ISO 160 / ISO auto

Shooting Modes

Frame movie mode

Special Effects

Black & White / Sepia/Black & White / Sepia

Still Image Format

JPEG

Type

Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type

None


Manufacturer's Description


Sony is adding more enjoyment and value to your digital photography with its new full-featured compact digital camera with built-in photo sharing functions that go beyond just picture taking. About the size of a deck of playing cards, the stylish Cyber-shot DSC-N1 camera is a high-performance, 8-megapixel model, with a large, 3-inch, touch-screen LCD, which is rare for a compact camera of this size. This model features an album function that automatically stores up to 500 of your favorite images in VGA resolution, and uses them to create dynamic slide shows with music and transition effects right in the camera.

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