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This is a very good case for the Dimage X, which I have found to be an excellent digital camera for general use. I would strongly suggest getting a case if you are going to put your camera in any sort of bag or purse. The lenses, fortunately, are safely stored behind the sliding metal cover when you shut the camera off. However, you risk scratching the LCD display.

This is a particularly good case if you intend to squeeze this tiny camera into small spaces. It's snug so it fits the camera perfectly and adds only slightly to the dimensions. You could probably fit an extra batterly or memory card in there, but you'd risk scratching something given the tightness of fit. The velcro closure works fine and the beltloop on the back is just loop of nylon that takes almost no room when it's not used.

If you have more space, on the other hand, you might want to consider the "deluxe" case made of vinyl/pleather. It has an extra little pocket on the front to safely store a battery or memory card. It also fits snugly around the camera, but the beltloop on the back is a rather bulky plastic clip. It's perfect for snapping the camera onto a belt or strap without having to undo the belt/strap to pass it through the loop. However, it takes a fair amount of space (basically doubles the depth of the camera) if you just want to tuck this into a bag or something.

Pick the one that works best for how you're going to use it.

Hope this is helpful and good luck with your purchase!

I bought both cases for my Dimage Xt. After using both, I think I like the Casual case a little better - maybe half a star better - than the Deluxe case. Here's why.

Pros:
1. The Casual case is padded.
2. The belt loop is the same material as the case, so it's soft making the whole thing pocketable.
3. The belt loop is very secure and convenient.
4. The case is well-made.

Cons:
1. No pocket for extra stuff, like SD cards, extra battery, etc. Are you sure you need that stuff?
2. The seams are kind of bulky and make the case a lot bigger than the camera. I'm not sure how they could remedy this, since the material is nice and heavy, and the camera is soooo tiny.
3. This kind of belt loop requires an actual belt, as opposed to the clip type on the the Deluxe case.
4. You have to undo your belt to get the belt loop off.

In the end, I like the flexability of putting the case in a pocket and also having a very secure belt loop. I don't really see the need for the pocket on the Deluxe case. I never use the camera for more than a day at a time, and the battery lasts that long, easily, and I got a 256 Mb SD card, so carrying an extra card is pointless.

I have to admit, though, the difference between the two cases is pretty small.

Recently purchased a Dimage X camera that I'm extraordinarily pleased with, but one minor fault is that Minolta doesn't include a case with the camera. I checked out a number of cases from Minolta and other camera accessory manufacturers and settled on the Minolta casual case. Minolta also offers a deluxe case which is made out of faux-leather rather than nylon and has a small pocket on the front for spare batteries or memory cards (though easy to fit a spare MMC or SD card in the casual case too). Both have velcro closures & belt loops.

The advantages of the Minolta cases are that they're tailored to fit the Dimage X and seem pretty durable. They're both quite small and easy to carry the camera in case on your belt. Other cases are generically sized so the camera may not fit snugly inside or shift around. Upside of other cases, though, is that you can get a zippered enclosure (more weatherproof than velcro closure) and can get a case large enough to fit all your camera accessories into a single bag (charger, cords, etc).

I found that the Lowepro D-Res 4 case is the best bet for my Dimage Xt. The Minolta Dimage X/Xi/Xt cameras are small and not meant to be banged around in between uses. The Lowepro D-Res 4 case is zippered, padded, and has a belt loop for dust protection, security, and easy travelling. It also has three interior pockets to carry two extra batteries and extra memory cards as needed. The Dimage X series cameras deserve a small, tough case that does not compromise their sleek design. The Lowepro D-Res 4 case is the perfect design and will NOT disappoint you!

This Bag is as cute as the camera- Its small and will do a nice job of protecting it from the elements and any banging about. It lacks any additional room for extra battery or memory storage cards. It also has a belt loop for a fanny pack or regular belt. A longer handle for over the neck or shoulder would be nicer. Additional space would be nice too. The actual cameras wrist strap can hang out side and then be used as well.