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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 Review
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Review Summary
Reader Score: 9.00 (out of 10)
"Konica Minolta's DiMAGE X1 is an 8-megapixel point-and-shoot digicam that's almost as tiny as their other X-series cameras. It's also sleek, stylish, and comes with a cradle for transferring images and recharging. All that's good stuff but the really big news is that the camera includes Konica Minolta's Anti-Shake technology for taking sharp photos in low-light conditions with shutter speeds as slow as 1/6 sec.
... Like I said, nothing's perfect but the X1 delivers the best digital point-and-shoot experience currently available. When my friends who ask that perennial "what digital camera should I buy" question, I'll tell 'em to get a Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1."
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Other Reviews For This Model
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| Imaging-Resource |
9.00 |
11-18-05 |
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| The Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 is an unusual digital camera, packing an 8 megapixel sensor, a 3x zoom lens, and anti-shake technology into a compact, stylish case. Its image quality is good, with a much better than average lens for a subcompact camera, very accurate color, and loads of resolution. Packing all those pixels into a tiny sensor does make for higher image noise, and the X1 has taken some knocks from other reviewers on that score. As is often the case with high-resolution digital cameras though, we found that noise that was very evident on-screen became much less so when printed at typical photo sizes. Even at its (modest) maximum ISO of 200, 8x10 prints from the X1 looked surprisingly good: There was noise there, but we didn't find it nearly as obtrusive as that from many cameras we've tested, including some with significantly lower pixel counts. |
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| Trusted Reviews |
7.00 |
09-21-05 |
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| The Dimage X1 is a camera for those who appreciate style and innovation and are prepared to pay a premium to get it, especially if they don't want to be bothered by a lot of technical details but still want good picture quality. It is compact, very easy on the eye, and the anti-shake system and 8MP CCD ensure good results under most normal circumstances. Problems with low-light focusing may limit its usefulness as a party camera, but other than that it performs very well. |
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| LetsGoDigital |
6.66 |
11-28-05 |
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| With 8 Megapixels and an excellent basic zoom range, the Konica Minolta X1 is a digital camera that can be used in many different ways. With such a high resolution, photos can be printed out in a huge size. Whether it is a portrait or a landscape, the DiMAGE X1 can handle it all. The Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 does this without a single hitch, it is a pleasantly quick working camera. Thanks to its programmable buttons, you can have the functions you want to use right within reach. This is undoubtedly a luxurious addition to an already beautiful design.
In short, we can say that the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 digital camera is more than just an attractive camera, it also shows impressive features when dealing with image quality and operation. The DiMAGE X1 is a pleasant camera to carry around with you regularly, so that you can record every moment of daily life. The camera is recommended to those with an eye for detail and a wish to take photos in an easy, comfortable way. |
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| Cameras.co.uk |
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10-26-05 |
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| Overall I was unconvinced by the charms of the Konica Minolta Dimage X1. On the plus side I liked the style. If its megapixels you are looking for then this camera certainly has them. Picture quality is no better than average though and the shutter lag is likely to cause you to miss anything that moves. |
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| DigiCam Review |
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09-23-05 |
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| The 8 megapixel Konica Minolta Dimage X1 is a decent digital camera, it's large 2.5" screen, ultra compact body and anti shake technology will appeal to many. The easy to use camera is capable of good results, although there is high noise and images are slightly soft. The camera gives you a lot of video options, scene modes, etc, and would be best suited to beginners. The macro mode is good. The camera is very good value for money for an ultra compact 8 megapixel camera at around £260 / $399 - just a couple of months ago an ultra compact 8 megapixel digital camera was unheard of! |
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| Photography Blog |
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10-17-05 |
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| The Konica Minolta DiMAGE X1 is an undeniably stylish, ultra-compact digital camera that is perfect for anyone looking for a point and shoot model that is easy to use. It's also well-built and cleverly designed, and the non-extending lens means that it's a quiet camera. The 8 megapixel images are great for making large prints, but unfortunately this has a rather important drawback. |
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