Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Review

4.5

Review Date:

November 19, 2009

Author:

Mark Goldstein

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	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. Check out more great reviews on my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com or the main website www.geekanoids.co.uk	From: davomrmac Views: 43684 69 ratings
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	Sony Cybershot DSC-WX1 unboxing & product tour In this video I take a look at the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX1, include a tour of the camera features. There is a second video in this series, featuring video footage and a gallery of photos. Check out more great reviews on my YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com or the main website www.geekanoids.co.uk	From: davomrmac Views: 29407 39 ratings
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	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 first look One of the most remarkable things about the WX1 is the amount of technology Sony crammed into such a tiny, lightweight body. Due to its back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor and a fast Sony G f2.4 wide-angle lens, the camera has most of the same capabilities as the considerably larger HX1. Both the sensor and the G lens are of the quality found in Sony's dSLR and prosumer camcorder lines. Sony managed to get almost all of the controls on to the back of the camera without making it feel cramped and confusing and while allowing for a secure one-handed grip that doesn't result in accidental button presses or mode dial changes. There are just three buttons on top: the usual power and shutter-release buttons, and one at the far right for turning on high-speed shooting. The power button is oddly far from the shutter release, just left of the camera's center. While this quickens turning the camera on with your left hand, it also makes it easy to accidentally turn the camera off. A single Menu button gives you access to shooting controls as well as a selection for seeing all settings. What's also nice is the camera's capability to warn you about adjusting certain settings. For example, if you set the WX1 to spot meter light, you won't be able to turn on Face Detection. The WX1 tells you onscreen that Face Detection is not available because of Spot metering being selected. Cameras from other vendors generally make you guess what needs to be shut off in order to turn on a blacked <b>...</b>	From: Technetgate Views: 4562 1 ratings
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	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 test video #4 (HD 720p) Video transcoded to 3mbps AVC, but sound is stream copied (64kbps mono 16bit/24Hz). Testing audio recording quality.	From: thats0117 Views: 6698 5 ratings
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	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 test video #2 (HD 720p) Source file (HD 720p FINE MP4) direct upload. Testing panning and optical stabilizer.	From: thats0117 Views: 10805 10 ratings
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	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 test video #1 (HD 720p) Source file (HD 720p FINE MP4) direct upload. Testing optical zoom and auto-focus during video shooting.	From: thats0117 Views: 9953 7 ratings
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