Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 Review

The new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital compact camera is a radical departure from the norm. How many other cameras can you think of that offer a 3.5 inch, 921,000 pixel LCD screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, MP3 player, optical image stabilisation and 2Gb of internal storage? On the other hand the Sony G1 also has some more regular features in the shape of a 6 megapixel sensor and 3x zoom lens equivalent to 38-114mm. To top it all off, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 has a suggested retail price of £449 / £600, putting it in direct competition with an entry-level DSLR with kit lens. Is the Sony G1 worth that hefty price premium? We find out in the world’s first online review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-G1.

Website: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 Review

Published: Saturday, July 21, 2007

Reader Comments

1. Nice compact digital camera, too bad it's only 6MP!

   Digital Cameras at 09:32am on Tuesday, July 17, 2007

2. I was hoping limiting the camera to 6 megapixels would help limit its
   image noise, but that doesn't appear to be the case. What happened?

   Gary's Parries at 01:45pm on Wednesday, July 18, 2007

3. Even 6 MP is too much for such tiny sensors.
   4 MP would perhaps provide much better image quality.

   lutz at 11:23pm on Saturday, July 21, 2007

4. Okay, I'll split the difference with you, '5' megapixels, especially if you
   consider the efficiencies of today's microlens arrays for collecting light.

   Gary's Parries at 01:24am on Sunday, July 22, 2007

5. Thank you SO much for providing the sample photos of Sony's Cybershot G1. I really want to buy it but some web comments were making me hesitate. Is there any way you could PLEASE post a small movie with normal talking on it so I can judge if the negative comments about the G1's audio are accurate? I couldn't tell from the one you posted because of the naturally high level of noise from a crowd scene. I would be so grateful if you could help me (and others) out by giving us some example(s) of audio from just talking with the movie going or even talking among two to three people? Thanks regardless, for the awesome photos. Are you happy with the G1? Donna in Texas

   Donna Guidry at 11:41pm on Sunday, December 30, 2007

6. Donna, unfortunately I don't have the camera any more (the manufacturers' only provide us with review samples for a few weeks).

   Mark Goldstein at 09:21am on Monday, December 31, 2007

7. thank you, that was very helpful and thorough

   Grace at 11:15pm on Thursday, May 15, 2008