Test: Einzeltest: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Zitat: Pro: + Excellent HD video recording Stereo microphone Bright
+ wide-angle lens Manual controls Optical SteadyShot stabilization iSweep Panorama mode 3D stills Multi-shot modes
Contra: - Multiple "Auto" modes can get confusing Superior Auto mode can make exposures take longer Cramped controls LCD difficult to view in bright sun Sometimes sluggish operation Slow flash recycle Auto white balance renders tungsten scenes a little warm Slightly noticeable barrel distortion at wide angle
The Sony WX10 retail package includes:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 camera
Rechargeable battery
USB cable
AC Adapter (USB charger)
Power cable
Wrist strap
CD-ROM with Picture Motion Browser
Recommended Accessories
Extra battery pack for extended outings
Large capacity SDHC or Memory Stick PRO Duo memory card. These days, 4GB is quite inexpensive, but if you plan to capture many movie clips, 8GB should be a minimum. Camera case
Sony WX10 Conclusion
Pro:
Con:
Excellent HD video recording
Stereo microphone
Bright, wide-angle lens
Manual controls
Optical SteadyShot stabilization
iSweep Panorama mode
3D stills
Multi-shot modes
Intuitive menu
In-camera Help Guide
Quick 10fps burst mode
Good low light autofocus
Fast autofocus, down in SLR territory
Fast prefocused shutter lag
Good battery life
Very little chromatic aberration
Dedicated movie record button
HDMI output
Dual media support
Good print quality, ranging from 13x19 to 4x6 at the highest ISO setting
Multiple "Auto" modes can get confusing
Superior Auto mode can make exposures take longer
Cramped controls
LCD difficult to view in bright sun
Sometimes sluggish operation
Slow flash recycle
Auto white balance renders tungsten scenes a little warm
Slightly noticeable barrel distortion at wide angle
Soft corners at wide angle
Overaggressive noise suppression
No control over NR levels
Poor documentation split between PDF and HTML formats
The Sony WX10 delivers a nice blend of point-and-shoot features with a number of settings that more advanced users will appreciate. Sony´s innovative Sweep Panorama Mode gets a nice improvement and the addition of 3D gives the tech savvy something to sink their teeth into. As far as shooting is concerned, the Sony WX10 was at times sluggish, particularly in Superior Auto, but at other times it was quite quick, with very impressive full-autofocus shutter lag times, easily rivaling SLRs. We found the controls a bit cramped, so those with large fingers might not like the Sony WX10.
Having to choose from multiple Auto modes is confusing, but shooting in Program gave us fewer problems. The beauty of the Sony WX10´s Superior Auto is that you can turn to it when you know you´re going to need it, rather than going through the trouble of setting up a special mode.