With its 8 megapixel sensor and anti-shake system, the Konica-Minolta X1 tries to standout in the world of ultra-compact cameras. Yet those features combined with the X1's sleek metal body are let down by high levels of noise, above average image softness and limited ISO sensitivity range. Overall, its advances are canceled by its shortcomings, thus awarding it an Average rating.

Instead of the Konica-Minolta X1, consider the 6 megapixel Fuji Finepix F10 or the 7 Megapixels Canon Powershot SD550/SD500. Even though these cameras are lower in resolutions, they all produce more satisfying images, particularly the F10 at high-sensitivities.