Sony TX1/WX1 I want to replace my Sony DSC P72 which I have used for quite some time. I want better low light video picture taking including the sound. I am going crazy looking for a replacement. I decided on the Sony T900 as it has stereo sound; while investigating, Sony came out with these two cameras and I have been trying to decide which one is better for me. Now I see the sound recording on both of these is mono? Please help. Also was interested in the zoom during video mode and both do this and that is why I am thinking about these cameras. I thought it was down to one of these cameras and now that I just saw mono sound in both; it bothers me. I have been searching too much I think as now I feel I am back to first base. Thanks Sony TX1/WX1 I want to replace my Sony DSC P72 which I have used for quite some time. I want better low light video picture taking including the sound. I am going crazy looking for a replacement.... » Read More Sony TX1/WX1 I want to replace my Sony DSC P72 which I have used for quite some time. I want better low light video picture taking including the sound. I am going crazy looking for a replacement. I decided on the Sony T900 as it has stereo sound; while investigating, Sony came out with these two cameras and I have been trying to decide which one is better for me. Now I see the sound recording on both of these is mono? Please help. Also was interested in the zoom during video mode and both do this and that is why I am thinking about these cameras. I thought it was down to one of these cameras and now that I just saw mono sound in both; it bothers me. I have been searching too much I think as now I feel I am back to first base. Thanks « Show Less
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I tried out both the WX1 and TX1 at the Sony store and ended up getting the WX1. The test shots I took came out better with the WX1 and according to the sales guy, the WX1 has the better G lens while the TX1 has the Carl Zeiss. The only pros of the TX1 are that it is really slim and has a touch screen (although if you have larger fingers then this would be a con). Picture quality was more important to me, especially in zoom or low light, and the WX1 definitely beat out the TX1.
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Both TX1/WX1 can take great 720p hd video, and has "mono" sound recording. Both can zoom in/out, but WX1 will record the zoom noise in quiet area, while TX1 will not have any noise at all. For me, it doesn't matter if I record mono sound, since I don't wear headphones to watch the video, and the sound plays just fine from regular tv / computers. If you must have stereo sound, you can also try Panasonic DMC-ZS3. It records 720p hd, but in avchd-lite format, can zoom in video, and can record stereo sound (has hdmi output as well).
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They seem to be pretty comparable. I found a couple of reviews... check out dpreview.com (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsx1is/page13.asp) for more details. The thing that turns me off of the Sony is that it takes memory sticks and I believe it saves the videos in a sony format.... Canon seems much more open and standards based.
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Sam,We had a Sony for a few months then the kid lost it. We've had a Canon for two years, and during that time it went back to Canon twice for warranty service, for the same problem. When I wanted to upgrade, I bought a Sony DSC-N2. From the looks of things, it will even be almost as versatile as my 35mm Exakta SLR film camera. If you really want a slim camera, there are even slimmer Sony's than the DSC-N2, such as the DSC T10, that are comparable with the Canon for pixels.
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Shouldn't zs3 still be under warranty since it just came out 2-3month? I own both zs3 and tx1 (wx1's brother), and zs3's sharper pictures blows both tx1/wx1 under exposed pictures out of the water! the only thing that tx1/wx1 has over zs3 is low light, high iso images (new exmor r sensor and 6 stacking pictures), and easy panorama picture taking. I keep both tx1 and zs3 for different modes. zs3 for outdoor and flash pictures, and tx1 for low light, high iso pictures.
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Thanks Technology Guy...I have one more question since you guys know what you are talking about. I was just reading a lot of great reviews about the Canon PowerShot S90, it sells for the same price of the new Sony so price wouldn't be an issue. I'm just wondering from the Sony HX5V or the Canon PowerShot which one will be a better buy.
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I have both only diff. Is the w2s has sound from what i gather both excellent cameras just wish wecould get movies on black box
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I am torn between these exact same two camcorders also. Looking forward to your follow-up post!
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Because LX 7 and RX100 are the top two smaller camera on the market disregard the price difference. LX7 has bigger lens, better night photo. Sony has bigger sensor...
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"Neither the SX10 nor SX1 will keep up with any decent DSLR in image quality and surely not in low light, they just don't have the image sensor size"Yes, C. Jones, that is a given! If you want the convenience of a P&S; you have to still give up some of the features of a good SLR...at least for now.
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the lcd is 3.5 inches and the resolution is reported to be 4 times that of the standard lcd. That's from Sony. It would be worth it but I can't go that high on a toy. Photography is my art and my passion ( life's not living without passion ). I'm getting the T90 rather than a smarter smart phone. I've other, more cumbersome cameras ( like the Canon D20 with 3 lenses, a gift ) and my favorite Sony 717 and a couple of others. Christmas 2009: Santa left the TX1 under my tree, what a guy. A really superlative pocket camera that out does most of its bigger more cumbersome brothers. Very steep learning curve and requires a lover's touch. I don't recommend it to most because of that but it is always on my person. Check me out at Picasa and Facebook - jbivona and jimmybivona. I believe the TX7 is an improvement (wider lens, larger battery). I have 3 batteries and 2 4 gig memory sticks and keep it in a soft leather cell fone case in my left front pocket when not in use. (Look at the military wedding at Picasa - all done from the gallery or way out of the way with the TX1. All available light and one handed. A very cool camera.)
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They both record 1080 high def but the xa-1 is at 30 fps and the xa-2 is the newer version that records at 60 fps. The xa-2 also has a few more features. Both are very good camcorders. I don't think anyone makes a B&W; camcorder any more.
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I prefer the SONY camera. I even have an Old one model ( 1 Megapixel ) with night vision, and even today I've gotten wonderfurl night videos
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They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv set has better quality image than a non OLED 4k tv. That's my 2 cents worth anyway. They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv... » Read More They use the same image sensor with the ax100 recording capability of 4k. There is a $600 difference plus you are going to need bigger and faster memory cards and more hard drive space with longer rendering times and a 4k monitor to really see the difference. As a professional, I would buy the pro version of this camera (pxwx70) before I'd spend the extra on 4k. It's a personal decision but I wouldn't bother with 4k now unless you are viewing it in 4k. I think they're are other factors that affect image quality more than resolution at this point in the technology world. Like a OLED HD tv set has better quality image than a non OLED 4k tv. That's my 2 cents worth anyway. « Show Less
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This camera in particular has the widest aperature (opening to allow natural light into the camera ) which is an F stop of 2.0. if you research all other cameras , they average 3 and 3.5 F stop. This is a spectacular camera for video, instant fast moving shots. There are very few cameras that can deliver such. The only other good cameras i would recommend and are excellent for their primary purposes are the Nikon S1200pj projector camera - this is the best of the projection cameras which can be projected on the wall up to 5 or 6 feet and videos are spectacular. And the Sony TX7 - has the best all around performance with no lenses popping out , has the best sound of any other camera for video. So look into the above Canon for low light and great performance, consider the Nikon S1200pj if you want to impress all your friends and family by watching your photos and videos on any white wall , or the most professional of the three...the Sony TX 7 ...enjoy !
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Hey Josh,The image sensor in the two cameras is the same so low light performance will be the same as well. The major difference here is going to be the added xlr compatiblity and the handle/shotgun microphone atachment. As Michael stated, and these were differences that I didn't realize, There is an IR capability and different encoding format on the XA10. The IR capabilitys wouldn't apply to you because they wouldn't match the other shots, think of the green light video you see on tv. I don't know as though you would notice the different encoding format either, and likely whatever you use to edit/burn your video will encode the video upon output. So a bit more versatile but also a bit bulkier camera.Bryan Hey Josh,The image sensor in the two cameras is the same so low light performance will be the same as well. The major difference here is going to be the added xlr compatiblity and the handle/shotgun microphone atachment. As Michael stated, and these were differences that I didn't realize, There is an IR capability and different encoding format on the XA10. The IR capabilitys wouldn't apply to you because they wouldn't match the other shots, think of the green light video you see on tv. I don't know as though you would notice the different encoding format either, and likely... » Read More Hey Josh,The image sensor in the two cameras is the same so low light performance will be the same as well. The major difference here is going to be the added xlr compatiblity and the handle/shotgun microphone atachment. As Michael stated, and these were differences that I didn't realize, There is an IR capability and different encoding format on the XA10. The IR capabilitys wouldn't apply to you because they wouldn't match the other shots, think of the green light video you see on tv. I don't know as though you would notice the different encoding format either, and likely whatever you use to edit/burn your video will encode the video upon output. So a bit more versatile but also a bit bulkier camera.Bryan « Show Less
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I've seen sample movies of both, and the quality of the Canon TX1 is MUCH better, especially when you pause the movie, you see the compression crap of MP4.
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The video & sound will be much better, but if you don't care about those & the 10x zoom is not important then the only other reason I can think of to pick the TX1 is it may be more rugged, since when closed up no glass is exposed.