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Sony Cyber-shot WX1

Sony Cyber-shot WX1

12 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
image quality (2)
reliability (1)
performance (1)
screen (1)

Negative
focus (1)
shutter (1)
viewfinder (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot WX1. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the reliability and screen. The performance and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the focus and shutter.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot WX1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Howard Creech (digitalcamerareview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot WX1 Review

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 brings the speed and low-light capability we loved in the much bigger HX1 down to pocket size.

Great low-light shooter ; Excellent 5x zoom ; 720p movie mode

Dense menus ; Some overexposure ; Auto exposure only

Noise levels are quite reasonable up to ISO 800, but noise levels increase noticeably at ISO 1600 and ISO 3200. Low light image quality is the WX1's main claim to fame and this camera offers users unprecedented (for a P&S digicam) automatic noise...

Dec, 2009

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Expert review by : David D. Busch (cnet.com.au)

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2.5-inch LCD; quick burst mode; flexible controls; solid image quality.

No shutter- or aperture-priority mode; manual focus limited to six preset steps; subpar optical viewfinder.

A 2.5-inch LCD, decent image quality, and both automated and selected manual controls make the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W5 a competent camera for the casual photographer.

Sep, 2005

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Expert review by : James Holland (electricpig.co.uk)

Sony Cyber-shot WX1 review

The Sony Cyber-shot WX1 might look more traditional than its touchscreen brother, the Cyber-shot TX1, but inside it's just as clever. Instead of a fancy touchscreen, Sony's stuck with tried and tested buttons and switches for the Cyber-shot WX1. Does...

Spectacular image sensor, reasuringly firm controls, with extra shortcut keys

Bulkier than its sibling the TX1, and only a bit cheaper

A fantastic camera, let down only slightly in the style stakes

Sep, 2009

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Expert review by : Paul Nuttall (whatdigitalcamera.com)