Sony today unveiled a range of new Cyber-shot cameras, which are all schedule to be released from March until May of this year. For full hands-on impressions of these cameras, make sure to check out our PMA 2008 coverage late next week.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 superzoom camera
Sony's new DSC-H10 superzoom camera measures 4.3 by 2.8 by 2.0 inches, and features an 8-megapixel sensor, 10x optical zoom and a long-range flash. Its face detection technology can identify and focus on up to eight faces in a frame, and is claimed to automatically adjust the focus for correctly exposed photos.
The superzoom camera includes sports shooting mode, and offers high-sensitivity shooting (up to ISO 3200). It also incorporates Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization, and a D-Range optimizer for high-contrast or backlit scenes.
Designed to replace the current DSC-H3 model, the DSC-H10 features a wider 3-inch LCD screen. When purchasing an optional cable, the camera also connects to HDTVs.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 will ship in May 2008 for about $300.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 (image gallery)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 ultra compact camera
The ultra compact Cyber-shot DSC-T300 features Sony's new intelligent scene recognition (iSCN), a technology that is claimed to let the camera analyze shooting conditions and automatically select the optimal settings for the best photo results. In advanced iSCN mode, the camera will shoot using the user's settings and then automatically step in and take a second shot with optimized settings.
The DSC-T300 integrates a widescreen 3.5-inch touch screen, a 5x optical zoom lens, Super Steady Shot image stabilization, high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200 and a Bionz processing engine. An optional cable connects the camera to HDTVs.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 will be available in red, black and silver in March for about $400.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 (image gallery)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170, W150, W130 and W120
The 10.1-megapixel DSC-W170 and 8.1-megapixel DSC-W150 models feature 5x optical zoom lenses with wide angles of view, 28 mm - 140 mm and 30 mm - 150 mm, respectively. Both also sport a 2.7-inch screen. Rounding out the series are the 8.1-megapixel DSC-W130 and 7.2-megapixel DSC-W120 models with 4x optical zoom and 2.5-inch screens.
Each of the new W series models include improved face detection technology, which, like the smile shutter technology, can now distinguish between the faces of children and adults. The two top models also incorporates Sony's new iSCN mode, optical image stabilization, high sensitivity settings up to ISO 3200 and in-camera editing functions such as "unsharp mask" to sharpen images. The cameras can be connected to HDTVs with an optional cable.
In pink, blue, black and silver, the DSC-W120 camera will be available for about $200 in March. The DSC-W130 will be offered in pink, black and silver for about $230 that same month. The DSC-W150 will hit retail in champagne, red, black and silver for about $250 in April. The DSC-W170 will also be available then in those same colors for about $300.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W170 (image gallery)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750, DSC-780 budget cameras
The new Cyber-shot DSC-750 and DSC-780 cameras are aimed at the budget market. Featuring 1-inch slim bodies, the cameras offer 7.2-megapixel and 8.1-megapixel sensors, respectively. Both models incorporate CCD imagers, 3x optical zoom lenses and a 2.5-inch LCD screen.
The cameras are equipped with 22MB of internal memory and can shoot images at sensitivity levels of up to ISO 1250. Seven scene selections include twilight, twilight portrait, landscape, soft snap, beach, snow and high sensitivity.
Available in classic silver, the DSC-S750 ships in March for about $150, and the DSC-780 will be available in April for about $180.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S780 (image gallery)
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