Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

1. CNET

Joshua Goldman's review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 praises the camera's features and performance; he says the WX1 is well designed overall. However, Goldman is disappointed with the photo quality, despite its impressive lens, saying that its results are generally typical of a point-and-shoot camera.

Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, Joshua Goldman, Sept. 30, 2009

2. PCMag.com

PCMag.com's PJ Jacobowitz is enthusiastic about the features of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, especially its low-light and panorama tools. He also notes that it's one of the fastest compact cameras on the market, beating out comparable Canon models. However, Jacobowitz cites some issues when shooting in bright light, and he criticizes Sony's limiting, proprietary connection options.

Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, PJ Jacobowitz, Feb. 12, 2010

3. PC World

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 ranks first in PC World's latest chart of the top 10 point-and-shoot cameras. Reviewer Tim Moynihan praises the camera's low-light performance and innovative settings. Battery life is also commended. Moynihan is less thrilled by an LCD screen that is "too sharp," proprietary connection cables and a relatively high price.

Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, Tim Moynihan, March 9, 2010

4. The New York Times

In his tech column, David Pogue compares two low-light cameras, the Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR and the Sony DSC-WX1. Pogue reports that the Sony "in most cases" performs better, but he's annoyed that the Sony doesn't use SD memory cards "like the rest of the world."

Review: Low Light Becomes a Highlight, David Pogue, Aug. 19, 2009

5. PopPhoto.com

PopPhoto.com editor Kathleen Davis selects four compact cameras, providing a very short description of each one's most notable features. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 makes the list for its very wide-angle lens and "intuitive" panorama feature.

Review: Editor's Choice: Compact Cameras, Kathleen Davis, Oct. 28, 2009