Sony Cybershot DSC-WX1 Review – UI, Photo & Video Tests
In this second part of my Sony Cybershot DSC-WX1 coverage, I look at the user interface. This is followed by some photo and video tests, along with actual HD footage taken with the WX1.
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Duration : 0:8:56
IQ was pretty good …
IQ was pretty good really. Not the best, but certainly OK.
very good review …
very good review mate.
i was told the IQ isnt that great, but looks fine on your review. i guess its subjective….
Hello, thanks for …
Hello, thanks for the kind comment. Regarding size, for taking photos I think the size is fine. However, if you can see yourself holding it for prolonged periods of time, like one hour or more, either for photos or video, then yes, cramp may well set in.
Hello.
Thank you …
Hello.
Thank you for the lovely review, it helped me a lot to pick my decision which landed on this camera. I’ll go buy it soon
But i have one question for you.. I’ve seen this in a camera shop, and i’ve hold it in my hand, not for long though. And now ive got in doubt, if the camera is too small, if you know what i mean? It’s the same size as an cigarette pack. And would this be an issue if you use the camera for taking a lot of pictures?
i hope that you’ll have the time to answer.
Yes, any standard …
Yes, any standard tripod is fine.
great review mate
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great review mate
ok i want to buy one, but can i get a tri pod for it?? because when i record in HD i need to leave it somewhere.. and tripod is best
please respond
dan
how does the 290 …
how does the 290 outshine the 300 the 300 shoots 1080p hd video the 290 only shoots 720p hd
WHERE IS THE WATER?!
WHERE IS THE WATER?!
Hi, you mentioned …
Hi, you mentioned to someone before that “I cannot recommend the Sony WX1 if you intend to record HD movies.”
That is exactly what I’m looking to do, and I’m after a low cost decent quality gadget to do this (aren’t we all?)
I thought this camera took great HD movies and I was on the verge of buying it until I read your comment. Why would you not recommend it, and can you recommend me something else? Regards.
A great review, …
A great review, thanks, I will be subscribing!
Okk thanks =]
Okk thanks =]
I would go for a …
I would go for a Canon SX200IS for what you have in mind. That is just my opinion though. My SX200IS review will be online soon.
this seems like a …
this seems like a really good camera, i do photography at a-level, i’m not getting an SLR yet, i just want a digital compact one for now… in all honesty is this a good camera to have? and great review!
in 16;9 mode it …
in 16;9 mode it shots pictures with 7mp
Better to buy the …
Better to buy the DSC-w290? The DSC-WX1 or to wait for next years cameras which will improve on this technology?
Meaning, is the WX1 going to be like the DSC-W300 which was good at first but then got outshone by the newer dsc-w290 which shot HD video and had a wider lens?
Because I’m sure the complaints of the reflective screen, loose/easily opened battery door, noise while zooming will be fixed by Sony for the new batches.
P.S. how many mega-pixels is it shooting in 16:9 widescreen?
Yes, good place to …
Yes, good place to buy. Or how about camerbox and buy the card from them too. Or even Amazon, they have great customer service, plus then you get a week to try it out, you can always return if you are not happy with the quality or that zoom noise. With Jessops this is a lot more difficult.
thats brilliant …
thats brilliant advice, thankyou, jessops a good shop to buy from do you think?
Well, I do not know …
Well, I do not know the definitive answer. Just the two 16GB cards i had problems with, then there is quite a lot of reports from other users having problems. My advice, buy the camera and 8GB card from the same supplier. Then they can deal with it if you have problems.
wow thankyou for …
so would it be a lexar 8gb mark 2? thanks again.
wow thankyou for the infomation!!
whats the …
whats the batterylife of wx1 while shooting 720p at 9mbps and 5 mbps only??
I can’t say. I used …
I can’t say. I used a high end Lexar 16GB stick and a Sandisk one, both had problems with this particular camera. I am testing the Canon SX200IS now, far better optically, although you can only digitally zoom when recording movies. Think of it a 12x optical zoom on the Canon, with a bit of digital tweaking to the zoom possible whilst in movie mode. I cannot recommend the Sony WX1 if you intend to record HD movies. Other than that it is good. Stick to 8GB memory sticks if you opt for the Sony.
im confused with …
im confused with all the memory card problems, i am going to buy this for my birthday and i dont know what memory card to buy, can u tell me a un-faulty card please, all 16gb bad? thankyou
How much space …
How much space requires the wx1 making a 30 min 720p video??
You are welcome.
You are welcome.
Thank you so much …
Thank you so much for all of this information!