Konica Minolta Dimage X60 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: A basic, thoughtfully designed ultracompact snapshot camera.

Pros: Easy to use and carry everywhere, Attractive design, Solid image quality, Voice-recording mode, Underwater housing available

Cons: Bare-bones feature set vis-?-vis most of the competition, No AF-assist light, Low-resolution movie mode

Verdict: Slim and stylish, this little camera provides no-brainer snapshooting and decent image quality for those who don't care about anything more than the basic features.

Review summary: The Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 is one of many point-and-shoot oriented digital cameras that rely on a 3x optical zoom lens to refract images to its 1/2.5-inch 5 megapixel CCD. Shielded by a sliding lens cover, the X60 gains some distinction with a non ...

Pros: Slim design, Easy to use menus, Logical layout maximizes limited surface area on camera, Elaborate and well written manual, Expansive software package

Cons: Noisy images, Poor color reproduction, Slow start-up and shooting speed, Autofocus isn't responsive at times, Short battery life, Screen washes out easily in bright light, Long flash recharge time

Verdict: The Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 is a decent camera - if it's found at the right price, and if all you want out of it is its ability to take snapshots. It has a rugged stylish frame, very easy to use functions, and has the perfect button layout and ...

Pros: Compact metal bodyDecent photo quality... most of the timeSuper fast startup timeLarge 2.5" LCD display (though resolution could be higher)Can easily grab frames from moviesImproved software bundle over previous models

Cons: Blurry edges of photos ; some color weirdnessPoor low light focusing ; no AF-assist lampRedeyeBelow average battery lifeBattery cover doesn't like to stay closedMovie mode is lacking in 2005Could really use USB 2.0 High Speed supportNo optical ...

Verdict: While once a pioneer in the ultra-thin camera world, the latest revision of Konica Minolta's X-series of cameras isn't much of a standout anymore. The DiMAGE X60 has its charms, but I was disappointed with its photo quality, lack of manual controls, ...

Review summary: The DiMAGE X60 is a slim, stylish and fast 5 megapixel digital camera featuring a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor, fastest-in-class startup time, 3x optical zoom with automatic Macro and Super Macro capability, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, ...

Verdict: Bottom line - the Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 is a worthy competitor in the 5-megapixel ultra-compact and durable class. It should make a good choice for anyone who wants a simple point-n-shoot, with good image quality, speedy performance and can be ...

Pros: Easy to use and carry everywhere ; attractive design ; solid image quality ; voice-recording mode ; underwater housing available

Cons: Bare-bones feature set vis-à-vis most of the competition, no AF-assist light, low-resolution movie mode

Verdict: Slim and stylish, this little camera provides no-brainer snapshooting and decent image quality for those who don't care about anything more than the basic features.