Konica Minolta DiMAGE X (2.1MP, 1600 x 1200, 3X Opt, 8MB Secure Digital) (MINOLTA-QMS-2776301)

• Reviewed by: scrogers

  Strengths: Compact, internal 3x optical zoom, takes nice pictures, very high resolution LCD, very durable

  Weaknesses: I thought the 2.1MP was a weakness, but I compared it to a Dimage Xi (3.2MP) and the difference was was not worth the price diference.

  Overall: I recommend this camera to everyone. My co-worker bought one as well as my aunt bought a Dimage Xi. Everyone is always amazed at how small it is (usually that not a compliment for guys - ha ha) Anyway I think the pictures are very good. I have taken a few pictures I think would make it in an art gallery (or scenic calendar). I printed one out as an 8.5x11 and framed it and you couldn't tell it was digital picture unless you pulled out the magnafine glass. I have taken over 2500 pictures with this camera! It's even my pocket-sized photocopier. It is also very durable; I have had it in my front pants pocket for the last year and half and have had not problems at all. A word of advice: buy an extra battery. I bought two batteries for $19 on Ebay. SterlingTek was the company name I believe. It is not a 5MP Canon Digital Rebel, but I think it is the best digital camera for a person who likes to have to a camera on-hand (in-pocket) for all those candid shots where you wouldn't normally have a camera. I love mine so much that I bought one for my wife too!

• Reviewed by: Kstar

  Strengths: Small size and speed turning on is a real advantage. The use of SD memory cards is an advantage in size & security. It's nice to lock a card so it can't be erased.

  Weaknesses: 2.1 MP limit sometimes hinders printing large format photos.Battery is small and light, but if you're shooting lots of 30 sec. videos, it quickly runs out. Bring a spare battery or two.

  Overall: Wonderful using it all summer on job projects. It was easy to walk around with the camera in my pocket, and quickly pull it out for a job record photo. It never got in the way, I never ran out of memory space for more pics, but I did bring a spare battery in case of lots of flash photos. Literally, took hundreds of pics thru the summer that I would not have using a film camera. Great for job documentation.Took it on 2 long family group vacations, and everyone commented on the small size. Then they forgot all about it and let me take lots of photos because it was so small and unobtrusive. Always has worked great, and USB sync to a computer is so easy.

• Reviewed by: chingona

  Strengths: light,small, fast, and thinnest camera.

  Weaknesses: I couldnt find any.

  Overall: I am very pleased with this camera. It's perfect for family pictures and it has everything we need for sharing our pictures by printing them or e-mailing them.

• Reviewed by: GS

  Strengths: Compact, decent construction

  Weaknesses: Pictures are not high quality.

  Overall: About a month ago, the zoom did not work and the picture wouldn't focus. I sent it back to Minolta (sense it was still under warranty) the first week of December. I did not hear from them so I called them and they told me there was moisture damage and the camera couldn't be fixed. I have no idea how this happened. I spoke to several reps at Minolta and they told me the same. I asked if I could pay to get it fixed and they said they could not fix it and they are sending it back. How could they not be able to fix the camera? It is useless to me unless it is fixed. They were very rude and turned me completey off to buying any more Minolta products. This may be an isolated incident , but it did happen.

• Reviewed by: radiogoddess104

  Strengths: Very compact...can take it with you anywhere. I love the lithium rechargeable battery. It lasts longer than anything I've used.

  Weaknesses: Would like to have some sort of case or cover to protect it.

  Overall: This camera has gone beyond my expectations. I bought it mainly for the size, but the photographs are excellent. The battery life is excellent as well.