Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX1 Review

Review posted 04/13/2010
Pros |
Excellent build quality; Stylish and durable metal body; Ultra-compact size allows it to be carried in the smallest of pockets; Large touchscreen LCD; Effective iAuto mode; Superb image quality for size; Class leading shooting performance; Good "bang for your buck" |
Cons |
Small body takes getting use to for new users; Red-eye is common in people photos even with Red-eye reduction flash mode |
Bottom Line |
Sony's
Cyber-Shot DSC-TX1 is a powerful ultra-compact digicam that is loaded
with top of the line features. This unit offers class leading
performance, all for about $300. Read our Conclusion for more details. |
Cyber-shot TX1 Features:
- 10.-Megapixel "EXMOR R" CMOS sensor with 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 aspect ratios
- Carl Zeiss "folded" 4x Optical Zoom Lens (35-140mm range for still photos)
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- Super-thin, durable and stylish stainless metal body: four colors available (blue, pink, gery and silver)
- HD 720p (1280x720) and SD (640x480) movie mode options w/audio at 30fps
- Intelligent Auto exposure mode (iAuto) with scene recognition (iSCN) technology
- iAuto, Program AE, Panorama, and 11 Scene modes
- Burst Mode shooting at up to 10fps
- Live histogram display in capture and playback modes
- 9 Area Multi-point AF system; auto or selectable Spot AF point
- Auto Macro and Face detection technologies
- Smile Shutter mode, automatically detects and captures smiling faces
- 3.0" Touchpanel Clear Photo LCD Plus screen
- ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 equivalent
- Sony's Clear RAW Noise Reduction: Automatically cleans up long exposure images
- Sony's DRO technology (Dynamic Range Optomizer)
- Flash with Auto, Fill, Forced Off, and Slow Synchro (Red Eye reduction available)
- USB 2.0 high speed Auto-Connect to host computer
- Rechargeable InfoLithium battery and AC charger included
- 11MB internal memory + Memory Stick Duo & MS Duo Pro cards up to 16GB
- DPOF and PictBridge direct-print USB compatible
- HD (1080i) video output for viewing images/movies on a HDTV
The Sony Cyber-shot TX1 is available now for an estimated selling price of
US$329.99US.
What's in the box?:
- Camera
- Li-ion battery pack: NP-BD1
- AC Battery Charger: BC-CSD
- Stylus "Paint" pen
- Wrist strap
- Multi Connector Cable - USB and AV
- CD-ROM Software and Manuals
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