Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Ratings,Reviews and Owners Manual
November 6th, 2009 • Filed Under•68 views
The sleek DSC-TX1 incorporates the “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and bd boasts stunning low-light performance, reducing grain by more than 50%, even without a flash. High speed burst captures 10fps without distortion and expansive Sweep Panorama shots are easy to achieve with press and sweep motion. Control it all with its 3-inch touch screen LCD.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Expert Reviews
- Cameras.uk—“This pocket camera is very different to most of its competitors. It has a number of exciting features such as a 10 frames per second burst mode, High Definition movies, sweep panorama and a handheld twilight mode that aims to reduce noise once lighting levels fall. It you are on the lookout for a digital camera packed with the latest features then take a look at the Sony Cybershot DSC TX1.”
- Imaging Resource—“Oh, the Sony TX1 is a Dave’s Pick all right, let’s get that out of the way right now. It has the technical wonders required to earn one, starting with the new Exmor R sensor’s increased light sensitivity, the responsive widescreen, touch-sensitive LCD, and some innovative shooting modes.”
- cnet reviews—”The good: Well designed; several fun, useful features; improved touch-screen interface. The bad: Mixed photo quality. The bottom line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.”
- PhotographyBlog—“For its hefty price we would expect a lot more photographer friendly features which puts in an awkward position where the beginner will not be interested because of price and more experienced shooters will be turned off by the lack of features. However, the TX1 produces outstanding image results, it’s too bad it could not strike a fair balance between style, price, and features. All that aside this camera is worth taking a second look at if you’re after the best point-and-shoot.”
- Digital Trends—“We have to look at this camera as a version-0.9 offering. Although it’s almost fully developed, it’s not all the way there. Sweep Panorama and Handheld Twilight are really good features, as is the 10-frames-per-second shooting. Yet colors were uneven, and focusing isn’t as good or accurate as we’d like. Given these issues, this one is hard to recommend. Hopefully, the implementation of Exmor R technology in the WX1 or future models will resolve these issues.”
- CNET.au—“The TX1 is a great advancement in the compact camera sector, better low-light ability and photo quality instead of more megapixels. It still has some ground to make up relative to photo processing and a better lens, but still, this camera is one of the most slender, most well defined bodies we have seen in a long time.”
- GoodGearGuide—”The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a suitable purchase if you want a camera that will fit comfortably in your pocket. It’s not a great all-round performer, but for party and candid shots it’s a good choice.”
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(4.50 out of 5)

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E. Goldblatt "Clearsky" (LA, CA) on 6 November 2009:
I usually love Sony products, but I’m no fan of their new TX1. When I first saw this new camera, I thought this could me my next love, but we had a very short honeymoon – about 3 hours – then the ugly separation ensued!
I’ll be brief and to the point – the video was pretty good, but the pictures were actually horrible. Instead of there being reduced noise as promised in news and reviews, there seems to be more (see my other reviews for most of the other cameras I’ve tired), even in bright light. I’m pretty tech savvy and went through ALL of the setting, trying everything possible to get good consistent pictures, but to no avail! We set the camera to various ISO settings to try and minimize the noise, but no good. It just is not good for viewing on the big screen, it most likely be OK for 4 by 6 printing but I did not try to print my samples. I have a media computer hooked up to my HDTV and the pictures just look terrible!
I mentioned above that the video was good and this is true – and I knew this going in – but why did Sony remove the stereo recording? If the pictures and other features where good, the lack of stereo would have been OK, but WOW what a disappointment all around.
This is just my opinion! I wish these camera makers would actually improve with subsequent models – I just don’t get it! Sorry Sony. Oh and one more thing, don’t tell me to just get a DSLR or it’s just a P &S – I know that already! I just want the cameras to live up to their billing! By the way, I have the Panasonic ZS3 and it BLOWS the Sony away.
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