The DSCWX1 W series Cyber-shot camera delivers superior image quality thanks to an “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and “BIONZ” imaging processor. The “Exmor R” CMOS sensor is high-speed and approximately twice as sensitive as conventional CMOS sensors and boasts 50% less noise than previous versions. The WX1 also features Sony’s super wide-angle 24 mm (35 mm equivalent) fast f/2.4 “G Lens” for superior image quality. In addition, the integrated sweep panorama mode allows you to capture the full picture every time!To achieve its delightfully compact form, Sony slimmed the WX1 way down, sparing no effort to reduce dimensions to a bare minimum. But don’t let its small size fool you. This lithe little Cyber-shot boasts outstanding operability thanks to controls logically positioned and easily identifiable for maximum ease-of-use.All Sony Cyber-shot cameras feature a high-speed “BIONZ” imaging processor that delivers brilliant, lifelike images. High resolution, natural color, smooth tonal gradation, minimal noise and fast processing – a potent combination for photos as rich and vivid as your imagination.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great little camera
Even though I have tremors, the flashless setting still took a readable photo of a book page – with no tripod. Just what I wanted for researching in old books which can’t be photocopied.
2 Stars not much better than my seven year old Sony DSC-T30
It does take better photos in low light, but overall picture quality for an amateur user isn’t that great.
4 Stars It’s a nice gear for family
Its shot response more fast than I think. I very like.
It’s very convenient for me to catch my baby.
5 Stars Better in some aspects than a canon Rebel Xsi
When taking pictures in Low light without a tripod this camera absolutely kicks the ass of the canon rebel xsi (with stabilised lens). In fact i took a picture of the lcd display of my air conditioner in a dark room at about 10 feet distance (without a tripod) without flash of course, and the picture is unbelievably clear.
Even indoor shots are better than the canon. Of course with a tripod it is a completely different story but think about this will you lug a tripod around with you if u go to ur friends party or incase you feel like taking an outdoor shot at night?
I found taking pictures of my friends at parties without the use of the flash and the pictures were amazing.
The people crying about the picture quality are the type of people who will crib about how the performance of a ferrari leaves a lot to be desired.
*** My parents (not tech savvy at all) found it a breeze to use with the various presets and the awesome auto modes
IT IS AWESOME. I GUARANTEE YOU WILL LOVE THIS CAMERA.
and in case you are not satisfied you can always return it, but trust me chance of that happening are super low.
4 Stars Excellent Camera
I like this camera. I would buy it again.
I would ask SONY to change a few things:
1) The power and shutter buttons are too flush and difficult to feel in the dark. I would give then some texture as they are unusable with gloves.
2) The battery/memory stick panel opens too easily when pulling the camera out of a pocket or tight spot.
3) Most importantly for me, the shutter does not click fast enough. Being an SLR user, I am used to instant reaction speed between the moment I press the button and the moment the shutter clicks. So much movement occurs by the subject in the 1 to 4 seconds (depending on lighting) it takes the shutter to click on this Cybershot. I wonder if point and shoot cameras like this one could do better.
4) Reviewing photos after a shot … is too slow. Surely, the last photo can be put into a memory buffer to immediately be shown when the review button is pressed. Instead it takes … 3 to 5 seconds because you have to wait for the current photo to be processed and then wait wait wait to press the review button and if you press it twice … oops, your still in picture-taking mode.
5) Come on SONY!! What is it about the ridiculous proprietary connections you put on your cameras. What can’t a mini USB connection do? Furthermore, surely, SONY could ALSO enable battery charging from the USB.
6) Internal Memory. ha ha ha, Don’t be fooled. It only stores … 2 shots.
What I like:
1) The HD video is amazing as has the ability to zoom while filming.
2) The mode selection dial is easy to use.
3) In dark situations the camera will sometimes shoot without a flash and produce amazingly bright pictures avoiding the flash washout. It also results in the ability to keep shooting snapshots without disrupting the subject with a bright flash.
4) Handheld Twightlight mode is amazing and results in excellent difficult to capture nighttime shots by shooting multiple pictures and having the camera derive a motionless image.
5) Panorama mode is so much fun and results in excellent shots. We amuse ourselves with having the same person pose at the left of the picture and then run around and pose again on the right before we have panned over thus being in the shot twice. Hours of fun and terrific pictures. It pans from left, right, up and down.
7) Macro shots are clear and one can get awfully close.
This camera is the next step in point and shoot category cameras regarding the light sensitivity and other features I’ve mentioned.
