SONY DSC-N1 8.1MP Compact Digital Camera test images

Sony has once again delivered another unique pocket camera. It delivers great high resolution images with good detail and saturation. When I set up the camera, in the menu system, I set the saturation and sharpness up one tick; I also set the, what appears to be a huge 3" LCD touch-screen monitor up to brighter level. What a incredible difference going from 2" to 3" monitor size. One can really share the shot captured with family and friends... With this done, the camera produces great images from the pocket. The flash seems significantly brighter than the "T" series cameras. I purchased a spare battery and SONY's high speed 1GB data card, which will hold over 250 images at the my recommended highest resolution setting. Also set the video to "Hi Resolution Fine" 640x480 mode. The videos are stunning, vivid, and compete with typical tape video camera performance, for the casual viewer. May be over-spoken, but, the video quality is so good comming from this little footprint, the results are shockingly positive. There are a number of sites including SONY's site, and http://www.dpreview.com which describes the camera in exhaustive detail, so I will not repeat these facts here. I am an adjunct faculty member of Florida Atlantic University, FAU, teaching "Principles of Digital Photography and Post Image Processing," Pearson Education, 2004. To help our students with their study of this topic I attempt to keep up with the latest releases of digital camera equipment. Go to the site address a part of http://www.416-1100.com site, to see images from this exciting new camera. FYI, I purchased this camera for my personal use and am delighted with its performance. I also have professional Canon digital SLRS, however I cannot put them in my pocket. There are trade-offs with a pocket camera, but this little masterpiece has what it takes to capture those pictures, when carrying a SLR is not convenient. These images have been taken during its initial months of release. All of the shots are instant shots with little or no setup, which is how pocket cameras should be used. The camera was "setup" to increase the 3" LCD touch-screen to the "brighter" level. The camera was set to hi resolution with Auto settings for everything.

Comparison of SONY's N1 and T9: We have/own both cameras. My wife carries the N1 in her purse, and I carry the T9 in my pocket, as it is a bit thinner than the N1. Both cameras take great shots. The N1 has a bit stronger flash, however the T9 has a more sensitive Imager, and that all important Image Stabilization for low available light photography. It would be best for you to go to a retailer that has both items so you can hold them and get a feel for their footprints. I can understand being torn between the two; I too had that feeling. So I/we decided to buy both, one for me and one for Marilyn. I/She loves the huge 3” touch-screen; and the 8Mp imager gives plenty of information for serious cropping, and plenty of detail for an outstanding 8x10” print. The T9 gives improved portability, and has Image Stabilization which gives better performance in low light, available light situations, and plenty of detail for an outstanding 8x10” print. So there are a few trade-offs. Marilyn carries hers in a purse, so the N1 fits neatly in the purse. I carry the camera in my front pants pocket, so I opted for the T9 which is much more "men’s pocket-friendly." Both cameras have water/beach protective housings, “Sports-pack” for the T9, a 10’ underwater housing for $90; the N1 has a true underwater housing good down to 40 meters for $200. The choice of ONE is pretty much a personal decision as to the form-factor. They are both technology marvels. There is NO bad choice between the SONY DSC-T9 or the DSC-N1 models. Like in buying shoes, do you want loafers or sandals ?