Lemix (FW50) Ultra Slim USB Charger Compatible with Sony NP-FW50 Battery and Listed Alpha, NEX & SLT Series Cameras

This was purchased for use with a Sony DSCHX90 Digital Compact High Zoom Travel Camera which uses a Sony NP-BX1 Rechargeable Battery . It's a great camera, but to my surprise is only supplied with a USB lead, not an actual charger! Sadly this is increasingly the case with compact cameras, as manufacturers strive to sell their goods at the cheapest possible price. At the end of the day it's our fault for voting with our wallets rather than on the basis of higher price for higher quality, but I digress. If, like me, you prefer to own two batteries and charge the spare off-camera, you need a proper charger. It's the only practical way to ensure you always have a fully charged camera to hand. Sony do actually make a charger - it's the Sony BC-TRX and will cost you a heart stopping £45 at present. That's why I began looking for a generic alternative. Having researched it a bit I chose this, the Lemix version. It really is very small and neat, with a footprint smaller than the Sony unit. I've found it to be entirely reliable. Plug your battery in and it shows a red LED light which turns green when charging is complete. Simple. Even better, this unit is powered via a USB socket, which has distinct advantages over a mains lead. It means you can attach it to any USB supply, including in your car, notebook computer or a power bank. And because the charger is so tiny you can easily pocket it and charge your camera battery on the go, wherever you are - no more waiting until you get home! Personally I prefer plugging into a USB 2 supply because it has a lower current than USB3. It takes longer to charge your battery, but slow charging is healthier, and your battery will have a longer life as a result. I charge mine over night, so slow charging is no issue. Note: This charger is supplied with a USB lead, NOT a mains plug. If you do prefer a direct mains powered charge just plug your existing smart phone charger into it, or plug the supplied USB lead into a USB plug. Many surge protectors and extension leads incorporate USB sockets these days too. So in summary, this charger is reliable, smaller than the Sony original, a quarter of the price, and usable anywhere. I recommend it!

Needed an external charger for my A73 as they don't come with one in the box. This is tiny and light so is ideal for travelling - it does what it should do - charges the battery ! Simple, cheap and it works - excellent !

This is a dinky little charger in which the Sony NP-BX1 battery fits perfectly. The Sony charger I have been using for some time has broken so I borrowed another Sony to test the Lemix charger against. When the Lemix charger indicated full charge on a couple of batteries I found that the Sony charger would continue charging, by about another 25%. The Lemix charger is described as a travel charger and its small size makes it ideal to carry around, and its performance is good for this purpose. What is not known is how long it will last (and even the Sony chargers, which cost at least 4 times more, give up eventually) but for now I see it as a very good buy for the money.

Bought this ahead of a trip to Japan as it was cheaper than buying new branded batteries. Figured I could use this to charge spare batteries off an Anker USB battery pack in my camera bag, and it worked flawlessly. As long as the USB battery pack was charged, I could keep charging camera batteries all day. For a cheap, no-brand bit of kit, I am very happy. I half expected it to be fussy about what batteries I put in it, or even to pack up entirely after a few days, but several months and a lot of use later it's still going. This is now my go-to battery charger, as I can connect it to the USB charging hub on my desk, rather than having to fish out a figure eight lead to plug the official charger into.

Don't even consider the Sony official alternative. After recently purchasing my RX100M4, I decided to purchase 2 additional non branded batteries and figured I would grab a USB Charger too. This is excellent and hits the mark for what I need - A Small easy to store charger. Build quality is surprisingly good for such a cheap product and while it doesn't actually come with a Plug, it does come with a short USB cable which you can use with any USB charging plug such as your phone charger. This does exactly what it needs to do, its also light enough you wouldn't notice it in my camera bag and small enough to not get in the way.

I don't like charging batteries while in the camera, in case anything goes wrong and the camera is damaged. Especially as I have some non-Sony batteries, although they have been perfect so far. Using a charger like this eliminates such risk, and means I always have fully charged spares ready. It's light and easy to travel with, and powered by USB. Super happy! Definitely recommend!

Don't usually do reviews, but had to say a few words about this small charger. The footprint of this is a very compact 8.5cm X 4.5cm X 1.7cm, Sony's NP-BX1 fits and charges as expected, also tried Expro generic battery works just as well. Small light at top keeps you informed what's happening, idiot proof for inserting the battery in the correct way (+ & - signs) plus being able to charge using a normal usb plug to wall (not supplied) or better still being able to charge using a portable power bank is the way to go. Sony do a more sleeker enclosed charger but near impossible to get in the UK for under £60.

Rubbish. Didn't fit the Sony battery that it was suppose to charge.