Sony Cybershot DSC TX1 Features

The Sony Cybershot DSC TX1 has 10 megapixels and a 4x optical zoom lens. If you reduce the resolution you are shooting at more zoom becomes available. There is a maximum of 22x zoom you can use. 2x digital zoom is a further option.

The focal length of the lens is equivalent to 35 - 140mm in 35mm format.

Features to lookout for include a sweep panorama mode, a Handheld Twilight mode, High Definition Movies, a 10 frames per second burst mode, 3 inch touch controlled LCD screen and image stabilisation.

A Party Dock is also available. If you place the Cybershot DSC TX1 in the dock it will automatically fire off pictures for you.

• Image stabilisation
• Self timer 2 or 10 seconds
• Sensor size: 1/2.4 inches (CMOS)
• Macro Mode: 1cm
• Smile Shutter
• Face Detection
• Special resolution for widescreen television playback
• Special resolution for 6 x 4 inch prints
• Image stabilisation

The LCD monitor is 3 inches in size. The screen is made up of around 230,400 dots and is touch controlled.

Flash Modes: Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash

Flash Range: 3m (wide), 2.4m (tele)

Red eye reduction can be turned on.

There are a number of preset scene modes. These are: High Sensitivity, Soft Snap, Landscape, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Gourmet, Pet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Underwater and Hi-Speed Shutter.

You can shoot High Definition movies with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The top recording speed is 30 frames per second. Sound can be recorded and zoom can be applied during shooting.

Among the more advanced features are:

• Shutter Speed: 2 - 1/2500 seconds - set automatically
• Maximum Aperture: f/3.5-4.6 - set automatically
• Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV, 1/ 3 EV step
• White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1,Fluorescent2,Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push, One Push Set
• Light Metering: Multi Pattern, Centre weighted, Spot
• Sensitivity: Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
• Burst Mode: Up to 10 shots at 0.1 second intervals

Sweep Panorama Mode: Resolution 7152 x 1080

Computer - Printers - Television

All the necessary cables and software are supplied to attach the Sony Cybershot DSC TX1 to a computer, television set and compatible printer.

Sony DSC TX1 Summary

Description:	10 megapixels 4x optical zoom
Ease of Use:	9
Features:	10
Colour:	8
Macro:	8
Indoors:	8
Value for Money:	8
Style:	9
Movie Mode:	9
Image Quality:	8
Build Quality:	9
Total:	86
Verdict:	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.
Review Date:	October 2009
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WHERE TO BUY THE Sony DSC TX1?

	GBP 214.99
	GBP 222.00
	GBP 222
	GBP 258.02
	GBP 289
	GBP 291.4
	GBP 299
	GBP 299.99
	GBP 325.00
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Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this site, please make sure you double check the feature set and specification at the point of purchase.

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