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Digital Camera Home > Digital Camera Reviews > Minolta Digital Cameras > Minolta Dimage X

Digital Camera Data Sheet:
Minolta Dimage X

General
Model Name:	Minolta Dimage X
Model Number:	Dimage X
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$399.00
Street Price:
Price Update Date:	2007-02-07
Date Available:	2002-02-28
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:	n/a
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Tripod Mount Material:	Plastic
Operating System:	Windows, MacOS
Weight:	135 g 4.7 oz
Weight With Batteries?	No
Size:	84 x 72 x 20 mm 3.3 x 2.8 x 0.8 in
Warranty in Months:
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480
Movie Resolution:	320x240
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	1.96
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.7"
CCD Filter Type:	RGBG
CCD Manufacturer:
Focal Length Multiplier:
Movie Audio:	Yes
Quality Levels:	4
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	37 - 111 mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	1.25, 1.5, 1.75, 2x
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Video AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No
Auto Focus Min Illum:
Auto Focus Step:
Manual Focus:	No
Manual Focus Steps:	n/a
Normal Focus Range:	25 cm to Infinity 10.2 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Min Macro Area:	83 x 62 mm 3.3 x 2.4 in
Min Aperture:
Max Aperture:	f/2.8
Aperture Range Description:	f/2.8 (wide) / f/3.6 (tele) - ???
Aperture Step Size:
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:	None
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	Yes
Optical VF Type:	Optical real-image zoom
Optical VF Accuracy:
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD VF Accuracy:
LCD Size (inches):	1.5
LCD Resolution (pixels):	110000
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	100, 200
ISO Rating Max:	200
Number of White Balance Settings:	5
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Manual White Balance:	No
Longest Shutter Time:	2
Shortest Shutter Time:	1/1000
Exp Adj Range:	2.0 EV
Exp Adj Step Size:	0.33 EV
Metering Modes:	256 segment multi
Spot Metering:	No
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Self Timer:	10
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
No of Flash Modes:	5
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, On, Off, Night Portrait
Flash Guide Number (Meters):
Flash Range Default ISO (meters):	2.9
Flash Range Description:	Wide: 0.8 – 9.5 feet (0.25 - 2.9m); Tele: 0.8 – 7.5 feet (0.25 - 2.3m) @ ISO200
No of Flash "Pops":
Ext Flash:	No
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD/MMC
Other Memory Types:
Memory Included (MB):	8.0
Uncompressed Format:	TIFF
CCD Raw Format:	No
Compressed Format:	JPEG, Mono WAVE
Movie File Format:	MotionJPEG (MOV)
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode Switchable:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	Serial, USB 1.1
Other Connection:	DC In
Included Software:	DiMAGE Software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Win 98, 98SE, 2000 Pro, ME, XP or MacOS 8.6 - 10.1
Performance Timing
Startup Time:	2.720 seconds
Shutdown Time:	2.000 seconds
Play -> Record:	1.960 seconds
Record -> Play (max res):	2.200 seconds
Record -> Play (min res):
Shutter Lag (auto focus) WIDE:	1.090 seconds
Shutter Lag (auto focus) TELE:
Shutter Lag, Man. Focus:
Shutter Lag, Prefocus:	0.110 seconds
Cycle Time Uncompressed Format:
Cycle Time Max Res:	2.000 seconds
Cycle Time Min Res:	1.900 seconds
Buffer Frames, Max Res:
Continuous Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	0.450
Movie Mode Rate (Frames/Sec):	15.00
Movie Sec @ Max Res:	35.00
Movie Sec @ Min Res:	35.00
Download speed, KB/second:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-200
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	NP-200 Lithium-Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
More Information
Notes & Features:	Complies with PRINT Image Matching, Epson's color management technology. Billed as the smallest, thinnest and lightest digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens and built-in flash (as of January 2002). Lens is mounted vertically in the camera chassis using a prism to direct light into lens path; allows for extremely thin (20mm) depth whilst using a 3x optical zoom lens. Lens has 9 elements in 8 groups, including 3 aspheric elements. Camera body has stainless steel and aluminum finish. Has audio recording (90 seconds per clip), audio caption (15 second per image), voice memo (15 seconds per clip) features. Claimed battery life of 120 minutes playback or 120 frames record mode with LCD on, 50% flash usage, no instant playback or voice memos. Bundled with HS-DG100 Hand Strap, AVC-200 Video Cable, USB-500 USB cable, 8MB Secure Digital memory card, NP-200 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery, BC-200 Lithium Ion battery charger, DiMAGE Software CD-ROM. Optional accessories include AC-4 AC adapter.
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Photo Gallery URL:	Photo Gallery
Device Forum URL:	Forum
Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website