Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 (Digital Compact Cameras)

Tough and beautiful can make for an arresting combination. Just ask fans of Xena Warrior Princess or, more recently, fem-bot Cameron out of Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Both qualities are to be found in Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 point and...

Svelte, pocket sized, attractively finished and constructed, high-ish stills resolution without noise issues at higher ISOs, well saturated colours and evenly exposed results, cheaper than its predecessor - if only just

We can’t see the sliding lens cover and sand and grit mixing well, ditto the slender body lasting long with deliberate mistreatment, pricey compared to a non strengthened compact, few manual features

Best viewed as a feature packed pocket camera with the “extra” of waterproofing etc, rather than the other way around, the TX10 delivers colourful pictures requiring minimal post processing and the smooth and silent lens action is a bonus when shooting...

Coolly styled and featured waterproof camera comes at a price

This is a ‘toughened’ model that neither resembles what we’ve come to imagine a camera of that ilk to be, nor handles like one. It’s therefore best viewed as a stylish snapshot that won’t get grumpy if it’s occasionally left out in the rain, rather...

Sony's 10MP touch-screen marvel is super-slim but breathtakingly expensive

Although it is very expensive for a pocket snapshot camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 does offer a lot of camera for the money, with excellent build quality, surprisingly good handling and a range of useful high-tech features. Image quality is as...

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is such an amazing fusion of style and technology that it's easy to overlook some pretty basic issues. It's too easy to drop when you're trying to slide the lens cover open, the 16:9 ratio LCD display is an inefficient size...

Excellent 'sweep panorama' mode ; 10-frames-per-second shooting at full resolution ; Good performance at high ISOs

Very expensive ; 4x non-wideangle zoom ; Awkward lens-cover action ; Wasted screen area in 4:3 stills mode

Conclusion The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a clever camera, and many of its abilities, including the sweep-panorama mode, 10fps shooting and multi-shot twilight mode, are genuinely impressive. But it's not without its gimmicks, it's tricky to hold, the...

This sleek and stylish Sony CyberShot DSC-TX1 has an intelligent sensor and a large LCD touchscreen that makes using it easy.

Stylish and compact design ; Excellent image quality ; Quick to focus ; Swipe panorama ; Impressive low light

Touchscreen response a bit slow ; No wide angle lens

This sleek and stylish model performed very well with its intelligent sensor. The large touch screen LCD is also a big plus.

While it's got plenty of issues, the TX10 is the best rugged camera yet from the 2011 crop.

This point-and-shoot utilizes the company's latest imaging innovation, the Exmor R sensor, which claims to improve pictures snapped in low light.

Stylish design; slim body; packed with useful functions like Hand-held Twilight and Sweep Panorama modes; quick performance

Average picture quality with noise showing at ISO 200; inconsistent white balance

With its slim body and stylish looks, the TX1 is set to captivate the hearts of the trendy set. Its fast performance and effective face detection and Smile Shutter make this shooter suitable for families, too. However, fussy shutterbugs may not be...

This svelte shooter is tougher than it looks, with images that also manage to pack a punch

A great performer with sleek dimensions, the images look as good as the camera itself. It may not appeal to those on a budget, but its durability justifies the investment

Thanks to its very fast sensor, the TX10 has some rather interesting photo functions. You can, for example take panoramic pictures quickly and easily using the 'Sweep Panorama' mode; just press the shutter release, move the camera in the direction of...

Waterproof, shockproof, excellent finish ; 10 fps burst mode and Sweep Panarama function ; Noise kept under control ; Responsive ; Good 1080i video mode with stereo sound

Lens could be better ; Shutter release 'half-press' hard to find ; On-screen image jumps in low light ; Can't take a photo while filming video

With stylish looks, a touchscreen interface, a high-resistance build and responsive electronics, the Sony TX10 has plenty going for it. Unfortunately though, it's let down by a poor-quality lens.

For the many decades Sony has been making its products, it has continued to produce top notch products and besides ensuring that their customers are satisfied, they have continued to invent and come up with products that leave other competitors lagging...

In addition, if you think that is all, this complex model has a liquid crystal display, commonly known as LCD touch screen big enough to allow the user clearly observe the subject and make any adjustments. It also makes usage of the camera less...