Noticeably slim and posting fast operations, the compact Sony CyberShot TX1 stands shoulders above the competition with a killer 10.6 mm Exmor R CMOS sensor. More than the usual camera capabilities, it adds powerful low-light sensitivity, high-speed shooting and motion-detection talents, making it extremely useful for difficult shooting situations.
Specifically, the TX1 makes for an excellent camera for shooting pictures inside dark clubs, outdoor nighttime scenes and other poorly-lit, fast-action situations. Whether you’re trying to take snaps of your friends on the dance floor, performing covert paparazzi work inside a dimly-lit bar or capturing the movement of small animals rustling behind the trees in the middle of the night, the device should manage it better than your standard pocket shooter.
The follow-up to the T90 from February, the new point-and-shoot brings the same looks as its predecessor – a range of vibrant colors, sleek slide-down front and very slim frame. Most of the specs mirror the T90, although Sony decided to drop the resolution from 12.1 to 10.2 megapixels. Don’t worry, though, as the new sensor and improved speed (six photos in a snap) more than make up for it.
Despite the minuscule size, it fits in a bright and responsive 3-inch touchscreen display. While designed for stylus use, it responds to finger-tapping just well (no need to bring the stylus along, really). The features remain pretty souped-up, with plenty of shooting and editing options, along with the introduction of a new Sweep Panorama mode that manages stitching action that rivals the results of capable hands working with Photoshop.
My only real beef, again, is Sony’s insistence on using the Memory Stick media format as storage expansion. Other than that, though, it’s the kind of camera you can gladly leave a bulky DSLR home for. Sure, the Sony CyberShot TX1 won’t manage the same top-shelf shots, but it works excellently. You can get it for $380.
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