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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a compact 10.2 megapixel digital camera offered by Sony.  It has a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 4x optical zoom with the ability to shoot close-ups from just under 1/2" from the subject. It incorporates the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor and boasts stunning low-light performance, reducing grain by more than 50%, even without a flash. It has a 3" multi-purpose LCD touchscreen which allows you to select focus points, scroll through images and select various settings.  It can shoot HD movies with 720p resolution with MPEG4 format. The BIONZ image processor delivers high resolution and fast performance which enables Sweep Panorama Mode to create the wide panoramic image in the camera in just seconds and clear images in low light settings. The Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to automatically detect and correct camera shake to prevent blurring.  The Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects 9 different scenes and the Intelligent AF quickly locks focus on your subject. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 has several easy to use shooting features and comes in silver, gray, pink, and blue.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
MSRP $379.99
Release date August, 2009
Brand Sony
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shoots movies in 720p high definition
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handheld twilight mode - takes great images at night, even without flash
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3" touchscreen display
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slim and aesthetically pleasing
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optical image stabilization
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affordable price
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quality metal build
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lightweight at only 142g
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HDMI output for playback of video or images onto an HDTV
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no competitors when it comes to the form factor's sleekness/aesthetic appeal, performance
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lacks a wide-angle lens
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no optical viewfinder
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no included HDMI cable
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menus can be confusing
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Specifications

  • Hardware:
    • LCD : 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD Plus (230K pixels)
    • Lens Construction : 12 elements in 10 groups (including 4 aspheric elements, 1 prism)
    • Lens Type : Vario-Tessar
    • Microphone/Speaker : Mono
    • Viewfinder : No
  • Convenience Features:
    • AF Illuminator Light : Auto / Off
    • Clear RAW NR : Yes
    • Histogram Display : Yes
    • In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking
    • Movie Mode(s) : 1280 x 720 (Fine) (Approx. 30 fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720 (Standard) (Approx. 30 fps, Progressive) / VGA (640 x 480) (Approx. 30 fps, Progressive)
    • Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
    • NightFraming System : No
    • NightShot Infrared System : No
    • PictBridge Compatible : Yes
    • Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 2 min. of inactivity)
    • Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization : Optical SteadyShotTM Image Stabilization
  • Software:
    • Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft Windows XP Home and Professional SP3; Windows Vista SP2; Macintosh OS OS X (10.3-10.5)
    • Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.3 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh Operating Systems); Music Transfer
    • Service and Warranty Information
    • Limited Warranty Term : Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor
  • Weights and Measurements:
    • Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 93.8mm x 58.2mm x 16.5mm (3 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 21/32")
    • Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 119g (4.2oz.) body only; Approx. 142g (5.0oz.) body with battery and MSDuo
  • Power:
    • Battery Capacity : Battery life (min.): Approx. 125; No of Images: Approx. 250
    • Battery Type : LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM D type 3.6V
    • Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx.1.0W
    • Processor: BIONZ Engine
  • Operating Conditions:
    • Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.3.0m(Approx.0.26'-Approx.9.84')(W / Approx.0.5-Approx.2.4m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.7.87')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.6.0m(Approx19.7)(W) / Approx.4.8m(Approx15.7')(T)
    • Flash Mode(s) : Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
  • Convenience:
    • Burst Mode : Approx 10 fps at 10.2MP
    • Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
    • Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard / Off / Plus
    • Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShotTM Image Stabilization
    • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
    • Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function.
    • Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
    • Scene Mode(s) : Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Twilight using a tripod / Backlight / Backlight Portrait / Landscape / Macro / Portrait / Close Focus
    • Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
    • Still Image Mode(s) : Normal (JPEG) / Hi-Speed Burst
    • White Balance : White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1(White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push. Underwater: Underwater1 (Blue Water)/ Underwater 2 (Green Water) / One Push, Two Push Set
  • General:
    • Imaging Device : 1/2.4" (7.59mm) "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor
    • Megapixel : Approx. 10.2 Megapixels
    • Processor : BIONZ
    • Recording Media : 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), optional Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo
  • Optics/Lens:
    • 35mm Equivalent : Still shots: 35-140mm / Movie 16:9: 35-152mm / Movie 4:3 :46-184
    • Aperture Range : Auto(F3.5-F4.6)
    • Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
    • Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step
    • Face Detection : Detects up to 8 Faces - with Touch Priority / Auto Priority / Child Priority / Adult Priority
    • Focal Length : 6.18-24.7mm
    • Focus : 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF/ Flexible Spot (touch)
    • ISO : Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
    • Macro Mode : Auto Macro: W:Approx. 0.39" (1cm) to Infinity
    • Optical Zoom : 4x
    • Shutter Speed : Auto(2" - 1/1,250) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,250)
    • Smart Zoom Technology : 5M : Approx.5.6x(Total), 3M : Approx.7.1x(Total), VGA : Approx.22x(Total), 16:9 (2M) : Approx.7.6x(Total)
    • Total Zoom : Approx. 8x
  • Inputs and Outputs:
    • Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
    • Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
    • HD Output : Yes (1080i)
    • USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Grey

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/H 10MP "Exmor R" CMOS Digital Camera with 3-inch Touch-Screen LCD (Grey)

• DSC-TX1/H Cybershot Digital Camera, 10MP, 4x Zoom, Gray

UPC: 027242766679

EAN: 027242766679

MPN: DSCTX1/H

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Pink

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/P 10MP "Exmor R" CMOS Digital Camera with 3-inch Touch-Screen LCD (Pink)

• DSC-TX1/P Cybershot Digital Camera, 10MP, 4x Zoom, Pink

UPC: 027242766686

EAN: 027242766686

MPN: DSCTX1/P

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Blue

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/L 10MP "Exmor R" CMOS Digital Camera with 3-inch Touch-Screen LCD (Blue)

• DSC-TX1/L Cybershot Digital Camera, 10MP, 4x Zoom, Blue

UPC: 002724276693

EAN: 027242766693

MPN: DSCTX1/L

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 | Silver

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 10MP "Exmor R" CMOS Digital Camera with 3-inch Touch-Screen LCD (Silver)

• DSC-TX1 Cybershot Digital Camera, 10MP, 4x Zoom, Silver

UPC: 027242766662

EAN: 027242766662

MPN: DSCTX1

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Pros

  • shoots movies in 720p high definition
  • handheld twilight mode - takes great images at night, even without flash
  • 3" touchscreen display
  • slim and aesthetically pleasing
  • optical image stabilization
  • affordable price
  • quality metal build
  • lightweight at only 142g
  • HDMI output for playback of video or images onto an HDTV
  • no competitors when it comes to the form factor's sleekness/aesthetic appeal, performance

Cons

  • lacks a wide-angle lens
  • no optical viewfinder
  • no included HDMI cable
  • menus can be confusing

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