News: Sony launches two new Cyber-shot cameras

Sony has launched two new Cyber-shot cameras, the TX1 and WX1.

The company says the cameras are a showcase for its optical, imaging and processing technologies.

The easy-to-use Cyber-shot TX1 and WX1 offer pristine picture quality and smart shooting capabilities, along with extra features exclusive to each model.

The slim TX1 is just 14.1mm thin and offers 3-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus touchscreen, allowing users to drag and drop frequently used functions.

The WX1 features a 24mm wide angle lens with max aperture of f/2.4 and 5x optical zoom.

At the heart of both cameras’ imaging performance is the groundbreaking Exmor R CMOS sensor. With a resolution of 10.2 effective megapixels, it’s teamed with Sony’s powerful BIONZ processor for superb pictures and rapid shooting responses.

Sony’s Exmor R sensor uses an innovative sensor structure that captures more light than conventional CMOS designs, boosting sensitivity while reducing image noise. The result: natural, detail-packed photos – even in low light conditions where other cameras struggle.

The powerful BIONZ processor is key to both cameras’ super-fast shooting responses. The mechanical shutter of the TX1 and WX1 can grab a continuous burst of full-resolution images at an incredible 10 frames per secont – quicker than many professional DSLR cameras.

This unique combination of the Exmor R sensor and BIONZ processor also powers Sweep Panorama mode. Just press the shutter button once and move the TX1 or WX1 from side to side horizontally or vertically. Sweet Panorama automatically combines a high-speed burst of images, capturing super-size landscapes with a field of view of 256 degrees – far wider than any camera’s wide angle lens.

Hand-held Twilight mode superimposes a high-speed burst of six frames to produce an optimised image with dramatically reduced noise in low light. It’s complemented by Anti Motion Blur mode that captures fast-moving subjects in low light also with reduced picture noise.

The Cyber-shot TX1 and WX1 arrive in September and will retail for $799.95 and $749.95 respectively.