From the Manufacturer
This slim, stylish and fast 5-megapixel digital camera features a large 2.5-inch LCD monitor, fastest-in-class startup time, 3x optical and 4x digital zoom capability, automatic Macro and Super Macro capability, Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection, and 15MB of internal memory. With its non-protruding zoom lens, the compact Konica Minolta DiMAGE X60 is ready in an instant–thanks to the approximately 0.5-second startup time–to take those spur-of-the- (more…)
I’ve had this baby for a few days and have not fully tested it out yet but so far, its beautiful. It’s tiny and, above all, really easy to use. Unlike my previous 5 MP digicam, the Sony DP-10, which had a gaggle of complicated features and was had a learning curve to take good pictures, the X60’s operations are intuitive. The manual is available and really easy to understand too if you need to read it.
Pros:
Small, compact, truly a purse camera if you wanted. Others that claim to be small aren’t really but this one is!
Fast start up. Just slide the cover and it’s on.
Easy to operate
Good picture quality
Nice big LCD screen
Covered lens
Internal 15MB memory
Cons.
No viewfinder (Not like I use that anyway)
Zoom is only standard.
I’ve heard that the LCD in previous models in this line are fragile. I’ve had no problems so far but you’re not supposed to drop a digicam anyway.
My first digicam was a minolta 3.2 MP which I lose in Kyoto and I’m glad I went back to a brand I like.
I had the Konica Minolta X50 (see my review on it), which ended up being defective after about 9 months of normal, delicate use. The battery cover wouldn’t stay shut anymore, so back to Costco it went.
After researching the “ultra-compact” cameras in the 5.0mp and above class, I found that the minor improvements of the x60, coupled with the larger LCD display and lower price made it the most appealing digital “ultra” compact in the entire category. I mean I put it up against Sony’s DSC T-1/T-7/and T-3, Kodak’s new EasyShare V-50, Casio’s Exilim Z750 and EX-S500, Fuji’s FinePix Z1, Olympus, and Pentax Optio.
It came out the winner. I’ll give it 1 year of use and revisit my review to give another update.
In the meantime, if compact is what you’re looking for, this camera will meet those objectives plus take excellent snap shots in well lit close range situations.
The only thing that remains to be a weak point, is the poor flash range and the poor resolution of pictures in low-light situations. If you’re taking night photos, you need to be within the 6 feet and in an area where you’re picking up some light, otherwise your subject shot will come out blurry, out of focus, or over exposed.
After purchased two little Canon SD200 cameras for my daughters, I decided to upgrade my own bulky first generation HP camera (2M, no optical zoom).
I wanted a 4M/5M ultra compact camera and had my eye set on newer Canon SD camera. However, I don’t want to pay too much for the camera so I ended up looking for non Canon SD cameras.
One of the consideration I have is that I don’t want a camera with proprietary memory (so Sony is out) or semi-proprietary memory (I considered xD a proprietary after reading that the panorama mode for some Olympus camera only works with Olympus’s own xD card).
Finally, I settled on Minolta X60 after some research. I am quite happy with the camera – it is very small, the 2.5″ LCD is quite big (no viewfinder though), the control is quite logical, and the picture quality is pretty good. The battery life of about 150 pictures is not quite enough for a long trip but you can pick up non-OEM batteries for a few dollars.
The 15MB internal memory is not accessible when an external memory card is plug in. However, it may come handy when you forget your SD card.
5.0 out of 5 stars
WONDERFUL CAMERA/Minolta X60
I LOVE THIS PRODUCT…LIGHT WEIGHT AND COMPACT. VERY EASY TO USE. IT PRODUCES FANTASTIC PHOTOS AND VIDEOS….CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS CAMERA.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Rock solid Digi Cam
I have had this camera for over a year now and it still does a ok job. Its very durable as I dropped it onto solid tile floor twice , several times onto the street and all that…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Digital Camera: Lightweight & High Quality
The Konica Minolta DiMage camera is one of the best consumer cameras on the market. My fiance and I have this digital camera and have taken thousands of photos with it and have…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great small compact camera
I love this camera. My wife had the x50 and unfortunately I lost it while in a trip to DR. So I decided to buy another Minolta but this time upgraded to the x60 and its even…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Point and shoot at its purest
After some researched, I brought the Kinica Minolta X60 to served as my backup to my Canon S2 IS. X60 is a small, slim and lightweight camera that is perfect for a quick photo…
5.0 out of 5 stars
THE PERFECT COMPACT CAMERA
I researched extensively before I purchased this camera. I read every professional and customer review I could. I compared features, sizes, prices, ratings, everything.
1.0 out of 5 stars
Fragile LCD…Terrible customer service
I did a fair amount of research before purchasing the Dimage x60. As far as form factor, I like it. The picture quality is good.
5.0 out of 5 stars
great camera
I love this camera. I have never owned another digital camera so I don’t have anything to compare to. It is so easy to use & takes beautiful images.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best camera for size and cost.
I only paid $230 from Amazon directly and know that it was the best deal ever. I love it. The zoom quality is great, large screen, fast start-up time, immediate shutter release,…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice looking camera and not bad pictures
I had the Minolta Xg and the Minolta g400 before this camera. The x60 has a great design. Very easy to use and stylish. I really like the internal optical zoom.