- 10.2-megapixel “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance
- 3-inch touch-screen LCD display for easy operation
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 4x optical zoom; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- Wide zoom display allows resizing images to 16:9 aspect ratio
- Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p); PhotoTV HD Mode with compatible BRAVIA HDTVs
Product Description
The TX1 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.4-Inch Exmor R CMOS image sensor that delivers fast speed, high resolution, and twice the low-light sensitivity of traditional CMOS sensors, resulting in outstanding image clarity and drastically reduced noise. Get up close to your subject with the Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens featuring a 4x telescopic zoom for distant subjects and Close Focus mode for close-ups up to just under ½-Inch from the subject…. More >>
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/H 10MP “Exmor R” CMOS Digital Camera with 3-inch Touch-Screen LCD
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Categories: Sony
Granted, I’ve only been able to use the camera for a few weeks now, but I have to admit I’m not overly impressed. I disregarded several of the negative reviews I read on this, trying to be optimistic, but that isn’t working out for me. The biggest negative I’ve noticed is indoor shots that require the flash are very grainy. Much more grainy than my last Sony Cybershot was. I haven’t fiddled around with many of the settings yet, so perhaps it’s a learning curve, however, the whole reason I got a point and shoot was so that I didn’t have to worry about settings to grab a quick shot.
Positives: The ease of use is great. I need to use reader glass for things up close, and the settings on this camera are big enough that I don’t have to use my readers in order to change settings, or switch from video clips to shots. I really like that.
I’m hopeful I’ll be able to dial in what I need on this camera and be able to count on awesome shots, but so far, I’m not getting the quality of pictures I’d hoped for with this 10 megapixel camera.
Rating: 3 / 5
This little gem is about the size of a cell phone and takes very decent photos. The ability to seek faces and automatically trip for smiles makes for some fun and easy pics. The screen is about as easy to navigate as you could ask for. We do a lot of socializing and it’s nice to have something easy to record the memories. You can take this camera just about anywhere.
Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this camera to replace my Sony T90 point and shoot when it finally died. This camera is a huge step-up from that model. For one thing, it is extremely easy to use. I figured out most of the settings without even reading the instructions. It takes very clear photos in day light and at night time or low light conditions. I have been having a ton of fun with the panoramic function. It takes surprisingly very clear pictures in this mode as well. As for the burst mode, it works pretty well too. I used it at my daughters soccer game with great success. Instead of the usual 3 pics, you have up to 10 to choose from. Another feature I have been having fun with is the smile feature. You can press an icon on the display for the camera to take a picture when the detected faces actually smile. I have no idea how it does this but it does and it’s very cool. I know this camera is not a replacement for those full-sized jobs but it is a very nice camera that fits easily in your pocket and takes great pictures. A solid purchase if you ask me.
Rating: 5 / 5
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 tried), 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.
Rating: 2 / 5
What makes this camera unique is its promises of excellent low-light performance. Compared to my old Nikon Coolpix S1, the TX1 only requires half the exposure time. However, the TX1 is limited to a maximum shutter of only 1 second! This kills an otherwise great night-time camera. You can jack up the ISO to compensate, but this feature is buried in a menu (as is EV compensation). As with most compact cameras, image noise is a significant problem. Even in daytime scenes at ISO 125 there was enough noise to make me change into 5 megapixel mode. What the camera does have going for it is a very slim profile.
So to summarize: It’s a great camera for the push-just-one-button crowd but will drive more advanced users crazy. I’ll probably return mine for a Lumix TS1
Rating: 3 / 5