Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg

258 reviews

Apr, 2024

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portability (151)
performance (111)
usability (104)
design (86)
image quality (62)

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reliability (13)
flash (13)
focus (5)
shutter (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 258 reviews of Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the image quality and design. The performance and usability are also appreciated. Opinions about the reliability and durability are different, and some have doubts about the shutter and focus.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.co.uk review summary for Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg

alaTest has collected and analyzed 58 user reviews of Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Views about the design and size are on the whole positive. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably, whereas many are negative about the flash and reliability. Reviews are divided on the durability.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg

alaTest has collected and analyzed 102 user reviews of Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the size and usability. The image quality and performance also get good opinions. The focus and durability get mixed reviews. There are some less positive comments about the shutter and flash.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Doug Harman (pocket-lint.com)

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg

If you want a small, easily pocketed, yet stylish digicam the Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg might be the one for you. Opening the box and hefting this little beauty for the first time makes a real impact. The wife has the original ‘X' version of this. The...

Ultra-compact and stylish design, neat ‘folded’ optical ‘periscope’ zoom lens, great image quality

Red and blue pixel fringing at extreme edges of images, small size makes handling fiddly

Overall, given the camera's sheer must-have design, its nice build and generally good image quality, the Xg is shoe-in for anyone wanting a small, stylish digicam with enough resolution for reasonably sized prints.

Jan, 2005

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Minolta Dimage Xg

Minolta Dimage Xg Review and Where to Find the Best Prices. A pocket sized digital camera with a square shaped body. It has three megapixels and a three times optical zoom lens.

This really is a camera that will fit in your pocket. If your looking for a stylish camera this one deserves serious consideration.

May, 2004

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Expert review by : What Digital Camera Magazine (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Review of the Minolta Dimage XG - Digital SLR Reviews

Periscopic lensed flat-packed super mini compact boasting a 3x zoom lens within its tiny metal body...

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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Konica Minolta DiMAGE Xg

The DiMAGE Xg and Casio EX-Z3 for size (and thickness) comparison. Continue on to Features & Controls DiMAGE Xg Specifications No. of effective pixels Approx. 3.2 million CCD 1/2.7-type interline primary-color CCD with a total of approx. 3.3-million...

Mar, 2004

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Expert review by : Jeff Dorgay (cnet.com.au)

Konica Minolta Dimage 5400

You'll get nice, high-resolution scans from this scanner, but the 5400 has a few problems that detract from its overall rating.

High resolution; solid scan quality.

Hard-to-use software interface needs work; slow scan-adjustment tools; lacks version of Digital ICE.

This is a great entry-level film scanner for advanced amateurs, but it's not quite ready for pros.

Oct, 2004

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (cnet.com.au)

Konica Minolta Dimage Xg

Snapshot photographers looking for portability, ease of use, and style won't go wrong with this sleek little camera.

Compact and slim design ; Easy to use ; Fast ; Good battery life ; Cool automatic features ; Good image quality

No macro mode ; Flash blowout for tight close-ups ; Limited manual features ; Controls may be uncomfortable for large hands

We were generally pleased with our test shots. From skin tones to bright blue skies, the Dimage Xg delivered realistic colours, although they were a little less saturated than we like. Without a dedicated macro setting, the Dimage Xg focuses only as...

Jul, 2004

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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Digital Cameras - Minolta Dimage Xg Digital Camera Review, Information, Specifications

This year, Minolta has introduced the fourth update to the popular "X" line, the DiMAGE Xg. The new model takes last year's 3 megapixel "Xt" upgrade, keeping an almost-identical body, adding several new features and removing in-camera battery charging...

The front of the camera holds the lens window, flash, optical viewfinder window, and self-timer lamp. A shutter-like, retractable lens cover protects the lens window whenever the camera is powered off, sliding quickly out of the way when the camera is...

Apr, 2004

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (zdnet.com.au)

Konica Minolta Dimage Xg

Snapshot photographers looking for portability, ease of use, and style won't go wrong with this sleek little camera.

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Staff writers (zdnet.com.au)

First Take: Konica Minolta Dimage Xg

The Konica Minolta Dimage Xg is a 3.2-megapixel, ultra-compact digital camera. Find out more about this ultra-compact camera in our preview.

Jun, 2004

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Expert review by : Dc Resource (dcresource.com)

Expert Review

The KonicaMinolta DiMAGE Xg ($299) is a camera that adds a few newfeatures to the compact and stylish DiMAGE Xt. What's the differencebetween the two models?

Generally good photo quality with accurate color and exposure, no purple fringing, Compact, stylish body with a 3X zoom lens, Fast performance, Improved movie mode: record until card is full, with sound, 30 fps, Optional underwater case, Can be used...

Some vignetting, blurry corners in images; images often have fuzzy, "video capture look", Video out port has disappeared (as have several other features), Color banding while viewing images on LCD, Some redeye, No manual controls -- not even white...

Apr, 2004

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