Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1/B 10MP "Exmor R" CMOS Digital Camera with 5x Optical Steady Shot Stabilized Zoom and 2.7-inch LCD (Black) | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $329.99
Buy New: $244.77
as of 9/9/2010 05:10 CDT details
You Save: $85.22 (26%)
Rating:  70 reviews
Sales Rank: 1925
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries: 1
Floppy Disk Drive: None
Optical Zoom: 5
Display Size: 2.7
Maximum Focal Length: 21.25
Minimum Focal Length: 4.25
Maximum Resolution: 10.2
Has Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.6 x 2.1 x 0.8
MPN: DSCWX1/B
Model: DSCWX1/B
UPC: 027242766334
EAN: 0027242766334
ASIN: B002IPHIFA
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| | 10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance | | | 24mm wide-angle f/2.4 bright G lens for ultra sharp pictures; 5x optical zoom | | | Sweep Panorama Mode captures breathtaking panoramic images | | | Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p); PhotoTV HD Mode with compatible BRAVIA HDTVs | | | Included lithium-ion battery for long-lasting power |
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Product Description
A compact and attractive body, a 2.7" Clear Photo LCD Plus and phenomenal imaging technology, the Cyber-shot DCS-WX1 digital camera delivers high-quality photos (and 720p HD video) in high style. A 24mm wide-angle Premium G lens and our new "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor works in combination with the BIONZ image processor for super-fast processing to make it easy to get the best shot. You can now shoot 10 frames per second at an incredible 10.2 megapixels per shot, perfect for those hard-to-get moments. You can even shoot beautiful landscape shots with ease and capture clear photos when you're in dark environments. Not sure which mode to use in challenging lighting conditions? Let the Intelligent Auto (iAuto) Mode choose the setting for you.
FEATURES: - 10.2-megapixel Back-Illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor Producing Stunning Images in Low Light - The DSC-WX1 features a 10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's G lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain--2x better than traditional sensors of equivalent size and pixel count. In addition, the combined "Exmor R" CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 720p movie modes.
- Premium f/2.4 G Lens - Designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical performance, the Sony G Lens is optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sony's cameras. This f/2.4 aperture lens gathers twice as much light as typical compact camera lenses, allowing you to shoot indoors or in low light without flash and with less noise. G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 70
 DSC-WX1b - September 2, 2010
rtrm
I purchased this camera for 2 reasons. First, was to help a friend photograph a wedding. I had never done this before, and while it was a HUGE learning curve, I learned what this little stick of dynomite camera can and cannot do. Takes great (not perfect) pictures in low light. Take a wedding reception w/dancing etc. It took better photos than any point and shoot I have come across, however it is no match for a full scale camera. (I was up against a new model Nikkon) The settings all do what they say, but perhaps it's greatest strength would also be it's weakness if any because while the settings are easy to use, and understand with help hints, those little "simple" settings are actually quite complex tools that make all the difference in a photo if you learn the camera and how to use each setting. Second, I also had a secondary reason for this camera, for a vacation. I had a wide variety of pictures to take in Northern Minnesota. From Osprey silhouettes against the setting sun to the endless storm clouds that took infinite shape and color. It captured the dusk Morning Star with amazing clarity, and a passing semi truck in the pouring rain from 200 feet away (the garage when I couldn't go fishing). I researched this camera for almost 4 weeks reading specs and customer reviews carefully. There were tons of Cybershots to choose from but only 1, this particular model suited what my needs were. It is definitely NOT a pro camera, but it out performs most any point and shoot camera on the market currently. I had to drive to a store an hour and a half from my home just to find the ONLY one in stock in a store as I ran out of time to mail order it. It is one of Sony's best kept secrets, and coming from a Canon Powershot diehard, this camera pulled it's weight and then some.
Great low light pictures! September 1, 2010
Nese Senol (Annandale-on-Hudson, NY USA)
Overall, awesome camera! I only have a few complaints: it's difficult to figure out how to turn off the red-eye light; there's no setting to take a picture every X minutes, as I've had on other cameras; and full-light pictures tend to not be as great as other cameras. But the low-light pictures are unbeatable, and I love being able to take pictures without a gigantic advertising flash! It's also super-portable and has an awesome battery life.
 Suitable for low light only August 24, 2010
Baljinder Singh (Valencia, CA, USA)
This camera takes great pictures in low-light and that's all about this camera's positive points. There are many problems however:
1. There is always a shadow in the lower left corner of the pictures (because of very short distance between flash and lens).
2. Pictures come rounded (probably because of wide angle).
3. Twilight mode is very slow and so it's a pain to get good pictures in good-light conditions.
I have returned the camera and promptly got my refund.
Excellent buy for its price; a really good little camera. August 14, 2010
Maddie
This camera is really nice; low light pictures take a long time to take, but look great. Picture quality is better than I have had on past cameras, and come out pretty well. Very small and portable, and amazing value. Zoom is basically absent here, but I don't have a problem with it (especially for the price).
 don't buy this camera August 7, 2010
wendel
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've always been a sony camera guy, but this camera has a really big issue that I couldn't believe that it was real when I start testing the camera. If you take a picture with flash at 24mm, what is a really common use I have to say, it gets a black spot in the lower left corner. I believe this is due to the flash being close to the lens.
In summary, DON'T BUY THIS CAMERA. I returned it in the next day I received. Shame on sony for selling this camera with such a basic bug. Aren't they caring about quality anymore... hope this is an isolate case.
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