Reviews for Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 5 Megapixel Compact Camera

DiMAGE X60 -- First Impressions

Strengths: Size, price, picture quality, customized feature options, large LCD screen, quick start-up time

Weakness: As noted in JC Jones review, the higher ISO's tend to be grainy. Not much else to complain about so far, since I just bought the camera a couple of weeks back.

I think JC Jones' review is a very helpful one, so I won't repeat what he said. After reading several reviews of the X60's immediate predecessor, the X50, my hesitancy in buying the camera centered around the short battery life concern that some expressed. Within the first week of receiving the X60, I shot 60 pictures at my grandson's birthday party, at least half of which were either with indoor auto flash or optional fill-in flash outdoors with backlit subjects. At the end of that session, the battery indicator did not show a depleted battery. That was encouraging. I have a digital SLR with multiple lenses because of a desire of flexibility and fast, repetitive shooting. However, I can already tell that the X60 will accompany me more than will the SLR, simply out of a desire for convenience, but without too much compromise in photo capabilities. One more first impression regarding the viewfinder omission on the X60: Anyone who cares much about framing never uses the viewfinder on point-and-shoot cameras anyway − too inaccurate. I think the manufacturer has a feature here (no viewfinder) that will be copied soon by others, as will the non-protruding zoom lens feature. All in all, I do not regret buying this camera rather than the more expensive Canon Elph D500 − although I am a Canon fan, with both digital and film versions of the Rebel.

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Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 5 Megapixel Compact Camera

Strengths: Ultracompact, non-protuding lens, snappy start-up time, super macro mode, very large 2.5" LCD.

Weakness: Noticable grain at higher ISOs, a little difficulty focusing in lower light, no viewfinder.

I spent weeks researching digital cameras before I took the plunge on this one. I wanted an ultracompact, so I would be more likely to capture those moments when a bulkier camera is a nuisance to carry. This baby fits the bill. In addition, it gets the wow factor from almost everyone. As with any ultracompact, there is a trade off in image quality for size. Those looking for such a small size are not as concerned with minor image imperfections. That said, it has minimal vignetting (better than the competing Nikon). Chromatic aberrations (purple fringing) are hard for me to find. As in some other ultracompacts at the moment, the viewfinder has been eliminated to provide the full back of the camera for the LCD. Ultimately, this may affect battery power, since the LCD must be on all the time when in use, but I find the larger LCD (2.5") a good trade off. Battery power seems average. The proprietary Li-ion battery is small so I take another along if I expect to be shooting a lot. Maxell makes a replacement that is a little cheaper, but good quality. Some low light conditions give it a little struggle to focus, since there is no focus-assist lamp. However, I have had no trouble with lighting at indoor parties. It does seem to have a little more grain at higher ISO shots, but when all the pros and cons weigh in, it hasn't been a concern for me. A published meta-review* put this camera's predecessor (X50) in 3rd place behind Canon's SD500 and SD300 in the Elph line. However, I chose this camera because it hands down had better macro capabilities. I must say they are quite phenomenal. Start up time is blazing fast as well as time to first shot fired. This is likely thanks to the internal zoom lens, which has now been copied by other manufacturers with no shame. If you are looking for an ultracompact with the above features, then this one's for you. Good luck!
*A meta-review is a collection of data attempting to summarize many reviews in one. Often, it includes a discussion of which of the reviews are more reliable, as well.

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DiMAGE X60 - my point of view

Strengths: ultracompact, no-protruding lens, large LCD, very fast

Weakness: dedicated battery, not very good in dark, very few manual settings

I was looking for something really small and X60 is exactly what I need. Very important for me is also that it operates on SD memory card. Pictures are at quite good quality but it has some problems in dim rooms. There are reflections then and picture is often too dark or overexposed. But as it is not professional camera, it is very good one for amateur use. Regarding its dimensions you can take it everywhere - and this is why I've chosen this baby! I will do it again.

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Minolta x60

Strengths: Very small and slim. Big screen, short start time, very impressive night picture quality

I bought this camera last month. I used Minolta xt, I like this samll style, so I bought Minolta x60. This camera is much better than Xt. Even smaller and slimmer than Xt, but much better performance at night. Long time battery. I will recommend it to anybody

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Pocket Sized

Strengths: rather small and convenient; HUGE screen; quick start up time;

Weakness: sliding door; poor in low lighting and night settings, no USB/charging cradle; the battery door isn't too secure

I'd much prefer a Casio Exilim, as the time between photos is faster and can take (slightly) better pictures at night, although it wouldn't be my choice of camera for this kind of thing.

It's nice to have the lense covered by the sliding door, but all too often i've had the thing turn on when slipping the camera into a case or pocket. it'd be nicer if there was just an on/off button... the extra few seconds to put it in a case isn't too bad of a trade off of protecting the lens. especially if it just slips open anyway.

i've seen better picture quality from the exilim, although the dimage is a tad slimmer if i do recall. in addition, i've had the battery slip out of the camera, from having a stray finger brush open the bottom loading battery. it's kind of distasteful to have to tape the thing shut.

with the exilim, it had a cradle used to upload pictures on the computer as well as charge it. i hate having to keep removing the already easily-slip-out battery to charge it somewhere else.

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