Sony announces nine new Cyber-shot cameras

Having launched three new cameras just a month ago and prophesying the doom of point-and-shoot cameras while at it, Sony is back with nine more digital cameras. Five of these are of the compact zoom variety, two belong to the super slim T-series and the last two fall in the W-series.

The model numbers for these cameras are HX200V, HX30V, HX20V, HX10V, H90, TX66, TX20, WX150 and W690. Following are the specifications of all these cameras.

DSC-HX200V (Pictured above)

• 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
• 30x optical zoom lens (27-810mm in 35mm format) with 60x digital “Clear Image Zoom” at full resolution
• “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
• Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.24 seconds in low-light at 3 EV (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
• 3.0-inch, 921k dot resolution tilting LCD screen
• Captures 13MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
• Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920×1080/60p) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (3 way shake cancelling)
• Photo Creativity interface and 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
• Embedded GPS functionality with newly added GPS Log Recording function
• Available in March for $480

DSC-HX30V

• 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
• 20x optical zoom lens (25-500mm in 35mm format) with 40x digital “Clear Image Zoom” at full resolution
• Wi-Fi enabled for sharing content directly with compatible smartphone, PC, tablet or other devices
• “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
• Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.21 seconds in low-light at 3 EV (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
• 3.0-inch, 921k dot LCD screen
• Captures 13MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
• Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920×1080/60p) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (3 way shake cancelling)
• Photo Creativity interface and 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
• Embedded GPS functionality with newly added GPS Log Recording function
• Manufactured with “SoRPlas” – Sony recycled plastic – an exceptionally durable plastic containing 99% recycled materials
• Available in May for $420

DSC-HX20V

• 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
• 20x optical zoom lens (25-500mm in 35mm format) with 40x digital “Clear Image Zoom” at full resolution
• “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
• Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.21 seconds in low-light at 3 EV (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
• 3.0-inch, 921k dot LCD screen
• Captures 13MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
• Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920×1080/60p) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (3 way shake cancelling)
• Photo Creativity interface and 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
• Embedded GPS functionality with newly added GPS Log Recording function
• Manufactured with “SoRPlas” – Sony recycled plastic – an exceptionally durable plastic containing 99% recycled materials
• Available in May for $400

DSC-HX10V

• 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
• 16x optical zoom lens (24-384mm in 35mm format) with 40x digital “Clear Image Zoom” at full resolution
• “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
• Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.22 seconds in low-light at 3 EV (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
• 3.0-inch, 921k dot LCD screen
• Captures 13 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
• Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920×1080/60i) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (2 way shake cancelling)
• Photo Creativity interface and 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
• Embedded GPS functionality with newly added GPS Log Recording function
• Available in March for $330

DSC-H90

• 16.1 MP CCD sensor
• 16x optical zoom lens (24-384mm in 35mm format)
• 3.0-inch, 460k dot LCD screen
• 720p HD Movie Shooting capability (1280×720/30p), Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
• Improved iAuto mode that can recognize up to 33 scenes
• 4 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
• Available in March for $250

DSC-TX66

• Effective 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
• Ultra-thin design measuring at 12.2 mm thick (excluding lens cover)
• Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.25 seconds in low-light (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
• 5x wide-angle optical zoom lens (26-130mm in 35mm format) with 10x digital “Clear Image Zoom” at full resolution
• “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
• 3.3-inch Xtra Fine™ OLED touch-screen
• Captures 13 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
• Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920×1080/60i)
• Enhanced Optical SteadyShot reduces hand shake during still and video shooting
• “Photo Creativity” interface plus 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
• Available in March for $350

DSC-TX20

• 16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
• 4x wide-angle optical zoom lens (25-100mm in 35mm format) with 8x digital “Clear Image” Zoom at full resolution
• Waterproof (up to 5m,16 feet), dustproof, shockproof (up to 1.5m or 5ft) and freeze-proof (up to 14oF)
• “3.0-inch Xtra Fine LCD touch-screen with 921k dot resolution
• Captures 12 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual Record”
• Optical SteadyShot Active Mode reduces hand shake during video shooting
• 7 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styles photos and video
• Available in May for $330

DSC-WX150

• Effective 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
• Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.20 seconds in low-light (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
• 3.0-inch 460k dot LCD screen
• 10x wide-angle optical zoom lens (25-250mm in 35mm format) with 20x digital “Clear Image Zoom” at full resolution; includes newly developed “AA” lens element
• “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
• Captures 13 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
• Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920×1080/60i)
• Enhanced Optical SteadyShot reduces hand shake during still and video shooting
• 9 total “Picture Effect” options, allowing for creative, custom styled photographs
• Available in May for $250

DSC-W690

• Effective 16.1 MP CCD sensor
• 3.0-inch 230k dot LCD touch screen
• 10x wide-angle optical zoom lens (25-250mm in 35mm format) including newly developed “AA” lens element
• 720p HD Movie Shooting capability
• Enhanced Optical SteadyShot reduces hand shake during video shooting
• 4 total “Picture Effect” options, allowing for creative, custom styled photographs
• Available in May for $180

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