8.4 out of 10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

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User Score (500)

8.1
Expert Score (27)

8.0
Design (7)

9.1
Value for money (31)

8.0
Features (33)

8.3
Ease of use (33)

9.2
Performance (24)

8.6
Picture quality (53)

8.8
Reliability (3)

9.0
Overall quality (6)

8.9
Battery performance (5)

8.1
Display (38)

8.0
Video quality (5)

9.1
Ergonomics (22)

8.2
Equipment (3)

9.0
Portability (16)

9.1

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easy to use, good image quality, good in low light, fast, small

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Expert Reviews

Imaging Resource

10 May 2011
The Sony WX1 has some magic up its sleeve. Its new sensor sees better in low light and it can grab a handful of shots in the dark and composite them into an image you can't capture with other cameras. Add Sweep Panorama to the picture and the Sony WX1 spells compact fun. However, the Sony WX1 was a little too compact for me, the battery cover springing open and the Mode dial turning at unexpected times. Read more
- Excellent LCD, Good 24mm wide-angle lens, Optical image stabilization, Better than average high-ISO performance for a compact digicam, Astonishing capability for handh...
- Very small buttons are difficult to operate, Mode dial turns accidentally under the thumb, Battery door opens too easily, Flare reduces resolution and contrast in the ...
Digital Camera Review

9.0/10

28 December 2009
I really enjoyed using the WX1 and I captured some interesting images with it, but I also found the camera a bit frustrating - it sometimes appears to have been designed by a committee. On the one hand, the WX1 provides a lot of nifty features that were clearly added to appeal to more advanced shooters - it has a very good zoom that starts at a wide angle equivalent of 24mm, a manual White Balance mode, a 720p video mode, and enhanced low light shooting capabilities. Read more
- Impressive noise management, Excellent 5x zoom, 720p movie mode
- Slight tendency toward over-exposure, No direct access to the most commonly changed/adjusted camera settings and functions
What Digital Camera

9.0/10

26 December 2009
The Sony Cybershot WX1 boasts a range of technologies normally reserved for it's more advanced models. How do they fare in a compact camera? Read more
- New technologies, build quality, design
- Poor LCD screen, slight Sony premium on the price
Bright Hub

9.0/10

20 May 2011
It's hard to take good pictures in low light, especially with point-and-shoot cameras. If you want to take great photos at concerts, family gatherings, parties, or any indoor occasion, get a camera designed for taking great low-light images. Read more
TechReviewSource.com

8.0/10

15 February 2010
The small-bodied Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 from Sony packs a punch with a huge feature set, including a lightning fast image processor, wide-angle aperture, and a 10.2 megapixel CMOS sensor. You also get 720p high-definition video capture and TV connectivity in this mid-line $300 consumer camera. Read more
- Compact & lightweight size, 720p HD video, Fast shooting speeds, Excellent image quality
- Proprietary connector, No RAW shooting, Low-light quality can be mediocre