Rating: 
Summary: Not impressed
Review: I have several regrets with this purchase. From the fact that I listened to the sales person who was unknowledgeable about megapixels to the very unpridictable prints from this camera. Some come out ok but for the most part they are pretty bad. Very grainy. Even when printing 4 X 6. And if I can help with the Megapixel confusion, I've done alot of research on the matter since I bought this camera, and have found out a few things. The best place to start is http://electronics.howstu ffworks.com/digital- camera.htm Hope this helps in your digital camera purchase
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Summary: Great super compact camera
Review: I have the X20 for about a week now - and it doesn't dissapoint me. This is my 2nd digital camera. I choose it because it's small size, and the fact that it uses regular AA batteries so you'll always have a backup for power.
Picture quality is good, though the flash lacks power; indoor flashes do look a bit pale (compared to Canon A20). Outdoor seems to overexpose a little bit. Outdoor shots can be hard because the viewfinder is missing.
For my goal - point and shoot - very good camera. Don't expect top-of-the line image quality - but for it's size it's definitely acceptable
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Summary: Great camera - Just use with care
Review: I originally bought this camera to replace my fuji digital that broke. I chose it because of its size and quick startup. The camera was great until a recent vacation. The automatic lens cover slipped off of its track. The camera also lost its optical zoom capabilities (probably what led to the lens cover not closing). I am now in the process of sending the camera back for repair under the 1 year warranty. However I would still recommend this camera. It's easy to use and it starts up really fast. The picture quality is great for a 2 MP camera. My only recommendation would be to handle with care. Allow the camera to fully start up or shut down before pressing any other buttons. I believe what led to my problem was that I pressed the power button as the camera was shutting down. Consequently it got stuck in the shut down process and lens didn't retract causing the cover to get stuck. If you allow the camera enough time to complete it processes you should be fine. And what makes this camera a better choice than say the small sony cybershot is that it uses SD memory which can be used in a number of different devices (across a number of brands). Sony's memory stick limits you to sony devices when it comes to sharing memory.
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Summary: Not impressed
Review: I received this for my birthday. My friends and family can't believe that the great pictures came from this camera. I have printed all of the pictures on my printer a (deskjet 842) and they turned out awesome. This is my first digital. The zoom works fantastic. I have taken some awesome pictures at the Denver Zoo where I used the zoom and they are cool! I am in my mid 40's and if I can take great pictures with this than any one can.
The downfall is the batteries.... It eats them like there is no tomorrow. (no matter what kind)
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Summary: Good pictures, clever lens cover, overall compact.
Review: I was really stuck between this and a coolpix 2200, which my friends all have, also I had a Coolpix 4500 which I really loved. Upon first using the X20 I was initially dissappointed by the grainy image that showed on the LCD (There is no viewfinder.) However after depressing the button for autometering, then taking the picture the result was fantastic, even though the object was only inches away from the camera, (a feat my coolpix has never been able to pull off!) The lens conver, (which retracts like a G5 CD drive cover,) is also very clever, and nullifys my worries over having to buy a case. Overall the camera seems well designed for sticking in a pocket and going, and pulling out a snapping great pics/small movies at a party or whatever. Also pictures can be taken more quickly after one another than with the 4500.
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Summary: Small and Stylish Go-Everywhere Camera
Review: It's exactly what I wanted. Small enough to have no excuses to leave it behind, minimovies are in Quicktime MOV format with audio, images sometimes are soft but the colors are great and the low-light pictures have no noticeable noize. The GUI (graphical interface) is very easy to understand and allows for quick settings changes. For such as small camera a viewfinder is not missed. The LCD screen is bright and clear. It's great that it uses AA batteries resulting in more options for rechargeables and chargers. It's not a professional camera but it's perfect to capture everyday life (^_^)!
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Summary: strictly point and shoot, make sure to consider competition
Review: the Dimage X20 is the little brother of the Dimage Xt. the main differences between the two are resolution (2MP for x20, 3MP for xt), the x20 does not have an optical viewfinder, the x20 uses AA batteries. pros:
- 2MP resolution, 3x optical zoom.
- about the same size as the xt with dimensions of 3.4 x 2.6 x 0.9 in, weighing in at 4.1oz.
- generally good photo quality, low noise levels.
- automatic white balance performs well.
- AF locks rapidly and decisively in good light.
- short shutter lag in good light.
- fast startup.
- fast shot-to-shot speeds.
- ability to record in movie mode until memory card is full.
- all metal body feels solid.
- 1.6" LCD is bright and fluid.
- uses non-proprietary AA batteries (i highly recommend rechargeables). this means that in a pinch, replacement batteries are as close as the nearest convenience store. cons:
- some purple fringing.
- corners are soft.
- some vignetting.
- above average barrel distortion.
- some redeye occurrence.
- no manual controls.
- no optical viewfinder - this makes it tough when you use this camera with bright sunlight.
- RAW and TIFF formats not supported.
- no AF illuminator - this would really help shutter lag when using this camera in low light.
- scratches easily.
- 8MB SD card provided is inadequate so add $$ to your budget to buy more memory.
- only 2 AA non-rechargeables included; again, add more $$ for some rechargeables and a fast charger. the X20 is a great looking ultracompact camera but the quality of the images you take could be better. if you want a pocketable camera for web photos and small prints, consider the X20. if you want larger prints and like the design of the x20, try the DiMAGE Xt. if you want manual controls, you'll have to find another camera altogether, as none of the X-series cameras have them. i would recommend the optio s or casio ex-z3. for even better image quality (in a slightly bigger package), also consider canon's sd100. i hope this helps you with your buying decision. peace.
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Summary: Great camera to take anywhere.
Review: The Minolta Dimage X20 is great. For its size it offers very impressive features. The 3x optical zoom is excellent because its internal so you don't have to mess around with a lens slide. It doesn't even look like this camera could have a zoom lens but Minolta did a wonderful job. I don't miss the viewfinder in my old digital camera at all. It takes good quality digital photo's if you're not a professional. I think the majority of the people buying this camera will be happy with the quality. Its also very easy to use. It has a good graphical interface system so you'll get used to changing settings in no time. With a 256mb sd memory card I can record 12 minutes of video and audio in Quicktime. The included 8mb memory card isn't enough in my opinion. Minolta should include more memory. Its very small in size so its easy to take with you pretty much everywhere. You may want to use a small case as it can get scratched or damaged if you rough it up. If your only going to use it for small sized pictures and prints its perfect because most likely you won't be needing anything better than a 2.1 mega pixel camera anyway. Overall a really great camera for the price and I'd highly recommend it. Its selling for well under $200 everywhere I've looked!
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Summary: nice camera, but buy a case!
Review: This camera looks really nice, takes good pictures, and is excellent value for money. On the downside, the little tune it plays when you turn it on is annoying, non-rechargeable batteries get used up very quickly (so buy rechargeable ones), and most significantly, it is very easy to mess up the camera if you get any dirt (or sand) into it's workings. I took mine to the beach once, didn't do anything particularly reckless, but a couple of grains of sand got in, and the zoom no longer works at all and the lens cover won't close.
I would still recommend this camera, but just be careful with it...
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Summary: Great Buy
Review: This is by far the best camera that I have had yet. I have been through 3 digital camera's in the past 6 months. The fujifilm was good, but not enough for me, then I went with a off brand camera thinking that it might be better. I was wrong. Then I got the Minolta X20, man was I in for a surprize. The best option is by far the way you can change the Pictures from black/white to blue. For those extreme people you can even do pink. The camera options are easy to use, set-up is a breeze. I can't really think of one bad thing to say about it. The picture quality is great and the price is better. I got mine for little under $200 brand new. So I got lucky cause they usually go for at least $250.
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