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In developing the DiMAGE X, step one involved size. What size would make it most comfortable to carry around? The goal was set at 2 cm or less--about the size of a portable MD player, and small enough for a shirt pocket. Lightness was also a priority; it had to be lighter than all other comparable cameras.
* Among digital cameras with 3X optical zoom as of Jan. 1, 2002. |
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| Zoom was next up on the agenda. The DiMAGE X needed to give you the option to take clear, high-quality close-ups in various situations. Our solution called for 3X optical magnification using an innovative lens, boosted by a 2X digital function to provide seamless 6X zoom. |
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| Enhancing a 2-megapixel CCD with Minolta optics and image processing technology would offer great results with print applications. Postcard-size prints could be made at photo-quality level, and images could be enlarged to roughly A4-size (27.1 x 20.3 cm) and still satisfy. |
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 Last but not least, quick response was essential. Ideally, the camera could be ready at a moment's notice. Just press ON, and capture your first shot in approx. 1.8 seconds. So, did the DiMAGE X manage to meet all these specifications? Certainly. |
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