Sony announces three CMOS-based compacts including 18MP DSC-TX200V - AutoPhotog : Photo Enthusiasts/Pros Forum

DPReview · 01-30-2012, 08:48 PM

Sony has announced three CMOS-based compact cameras - the Cyber-Shots DSC-TX200V, DSC-WX50 and DSC-WX70. The TX200V is a GPS-equipped card-style touch-screen waterproof camera with Sony's latest 18MP back-lit CMOS sensor. It also includes the company's fast AF system that aims to reduce focus times down as low as 0.1 sec and 0.2 sec in low light. It can also grab 13.5MP stills while shooting 1080p60 video. It also has an WVGA-equivalent OLED touch screen and glass front panel, spoiling the whole thing only slightly by using Micro SD cards. The WX50 meanwhile offers the older 16MP and 5x, 25-125mm zoom.

The WX70 is essentially a WX50 with a 3.0" 920k dot touch-screen, rather than the WX50's 2.7" 230k dot unit. Both can record 1080i60 video and can capture 13MP stills while doing so. All three cameras feature Sony's 'Clear Zoom' up-resing technology and the combined pixel-binning and up-resing low-light mode.

In its description of the TX200V's fast AF, Sony suggests that the camera compares out-of-focus images to determine which direction to move the lens to achieve focus, avoiding the camera scanning for focus in the wrong direction. This sounds a lot like phase-detection to us but we're still chasing for more information.

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Press Release:

SONY INTRODUCES NEW ASSORTMENT OF COMPACT, HIGH-POWERED CYBER-SHOT® CAMERAS

New Lineup Features High-Resolution Sensors, Enhanced Low-light Performance and Fast Auto-Focus

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2012 – Sony’s newest Cyber-shot® digital still cameras make it easy to capture beautiful memories anytime and anywhere.

Three new models include the DSC-TX200V model from the ultra-thin Cyber-shot T series and the DSC-WX70 and DSC-WX50 models from the stylish, traditionally designed W series, each featuring a high-resolution “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and an improved BIONZ™ image processor that together boost low light performance and enhance auto-focus speeds, among other benefits.

“We continue to innovate in the compact camera space, finding new ways to help consumers produce high-quality photos and videos as easily as possible, regardless of lighting conditions” said Yosuke Tomoda, director of the Cyber-shot business at Sony Electronics. “With new technologies designed to improve the overall imaging experience - including extended creativity, control and more - this new lineup of Cyber-shot cameras delivers impressive results with stylish, pocket-sized bodies.” High-Resolution, High-Speed, High-Quality

The new TX200V camera features a newly developed 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, the highest-resolution currently offered in the “point and shoot” market, and a new BIONZ™ processor, which work together to create images and video files with extremely low noise. The advanced model also offers lightning-fast AutoFocus speeds of approximately 0.13 seconds in daytime and 0.25 seconds in low-light situations (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions), helping to ensure you never miss the moment.

Additionally, the TX200V Cyber-shot showcases a new beautiful, reinforced glass design with a large, 3.3-inch (8.3cm) Xtra Fine™ TruBlack OLED wide touch-screen. It is also water-proof (up to 5m or approx.16 feet), dust-proof and freeze-proof (up to 14oF), and features a “Photo Creativity” interface that lets users easily adjust creative settings to produce unique, custom-styled photos.

The new WX70 and WX50 models each are equipped with a high-resolution 16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, with the WX70 featuring a 3.0-inch 921k dot LCD touch-screen and the WX50 featuring a slightly smaller 2.7-inch LCD screen.

All-Around Performance

Each of the new Cyber-shot cameras features a new “Extra High Sensitivity” technology, which minimizes unwanted noise in low-light shooting conditions. For consumers who want to get closer to their subjects without losing quality, these new models have “Clear Image Zoom” technology, which boosts optical zoom to 2x virtual capability (i.e. 5x optical zoom to 10x virtual zoom) at full camera resolution.

The TX200V, WX70 and WX50 cameras also offer image stabilization during video and still shooting. Using technology borrowed from the Sony Handycam® lineup, the “Optical Steady Shot Active Mode” drastically reduces blurring caused by camera shake while on the move. All models can shoot video in Full HD resolution.

Additional notable features of the new lineup include nine “Picture Effect” options for expanded creativity, “Dual Record” capabilities, 3D shooting modes (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama and Sweep Multi Angle), fast shooting speeds (10 fps burst mode) and more.

Product Specs, Pricing and Availability

The new assortment of cameras and an expanded range of stylish accessories, including the new LCS-WM and LCS-THT soft carrying cases, will be available this March at Sony retail stores and online (www.store.sony.com) as well as other authorized retailers throughout the Sony dealer network. Detailed specs are below:

The DSC-TX200V camera will be available in silver, red, and violet for approximately $500. Features include:
18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
26mm equivalent lens with 5x optical zoom, 10x virtual zoom via “Clear Image Zoom” technology
“Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.25 seconds in low-light (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
Beautiful, slim reinforced glass design with 3.3-inch (8.3cm) Xtra Fine™ Tru-Black OLED wide touch-screen
Waterproof (up to 5m,16 feet), dustproof and freeze-proof (up to 14oF)
Captures 13 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920x1080/60p) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
Photo Creativity interface and 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video

The DSC-WX70 camera will be available in silver, black, pink, violet and white for approximately $230. Features include:
16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, 3.0-inch 921k dot LCD touch screen
25mm equivalent lens with 5x optical zoom, 10x virtual zoom via “Clear Image Zoom” technology
“Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
Captures 12 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920x1080/60i) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
9 total “Picture Effects” options, allowing for creative, custom styled photographs

The DSC-WX50 camera will be available in silver and black for approximately $200. Features include:
16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, 2.7-inch LCD screen
25mm equivalent lens with 5x optical zoom, 10x virtual zoom via “Clear Image Zoom” technology
“Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
Captures 12 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920x1080/60i) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
9 total “Picture Effects” options, allowing for creative, custom styled photographs

Sony DSC-TX200V, DSC-WX70, DSC-WX50 specifications

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Price MSRP$499.99 Body type Body typeUltracompactCompact Sensor Max resolution4896 x 36724608 x 3456 Other resolutions4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4804608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 Image ratio w:h4:3, 16:9 Effective pixels18.2 megapixels16.2 megapixels Sensor photo detectors18.9 megapixels16.8 megapixels Sensor size1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Sensor typeBSI-CMOS ProcessorBIONZ Image ISOAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 White balance presets86 Custom white balanceYes (1) Image stabilizationOptical Image stabilization notesOptical SteadyShot Uncompressed formatNo File format

JPEG (Exif 2.3)
3D: MPF

Optics & Focus Focal length (equiv.)28 – 140 mm25 – 125 mm Optical zoom5× Autofocus

Contrast Detect (sensor)
Multi-area
Center
Selective single-point
Tracking
Single
Touch
Face Detection

Contrast Detect (sensor)
Multi-area
Center
Tracking
Single
Touch
Face Detection

Contrast Detect (sensor)
Multi-area
Center
Tracking
Single
Face Detection

Digital zoomYes (20x) Manual focusNo Normal focus range60 cm (23.62") Macro focus range3 cm (1.18")5 cm (1.97") Number of focus points9 Lens mountNone Screen / viewfinder Articulated LCDFixed Screen size3.3"3"2.7" Screen dots1,229,760921,600460,800 Touch screenYesNo Screen type1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display XtraFine TFT LCD displayClearfoto TFT LCD display Live viewYes Viewfinder typeNone Photography features Maximum apertureF3.5 - F4.8F2.6 - F6.3 Minimum shutter speed2 sec4 sec Maximum shutter speed1/1600 sec Exposure modes

Program AE

Scene modes

High Sensitivity
Night Scene
Handheld Twilight
Night Portrait
Landscape
Soft Snap
Soft Skin
Anti Motion Blur
Backlight Correction HDR
Beach
Snow
Fireworks
Hispeed Shutter
Underwater
Gourmet
Pet Mode

High Sensitivity
Night Scene
Handheld Twilight
Night Portrait
Landscape
Soft Snap
Soft Skin
Anti Motion Blur
Backlight Correction HDR
Beach
Snow
Fireworks
Gourmet
Pet Mode

Built-in flashYes Flash range3.1 m5.3 m External flashNo Flash modesAuto, On, Off, Slow Sync Drive modes

Single
Continuous
Self-timer

Continuous driveYes (10 fps) Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Metering modes

Multi
Center-weighted
Spot

Exposure compensation±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) WB BracketingNo Videography features Format

MPEG-4
AVCHD

MicrophoneStereo SpeakerMono Resolutions1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) Storage Storage typesMemory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Storage included105 MB19 MB Connectivity USB USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec) HDMIYes WirelessEyeFiNone Remote controlNo Physical Environmentally sealedYes (up to 15 feet)No BatteryBattery Pack Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-BN battery and charger Battery Life (CIPA)220240 Weight (inc. batteries)129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) Dimensions96 x 58 x 16 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x .63")92 x 52 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x .75") Other features Orientation sensorYes Timelapse recordingNo GPSBuiltInNone

Additional images

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX200V

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX70

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DPReview DPREVIEW RSS FEED Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 342	Sony announces three CMOS-based compacts including 18MP DSC-TX200V Sony has announced three CMOS-based compact cameras - the Cyber-Shots DSC-TX200V, DSC-WX50 and DSC-WX70. The TX200V is a GPS-equipped card-style touch-screen waterproof camera with Sony's latest 18MP back-lit CMOS sensor. It also includes the company's fast AF system that aims to reduce focus times down as low as 0.1 sec and 0.2 sec in low light. It can also grab 13.5MP stills while shooting 1080p60 video. It also has an WVGA-equivalent OLED touch screen and glass front panel, spoiling the whole thing only slightly by using Micro SD cards. The WX50 meanwhile offers the older 16MP and 5x, 25-125mm zoom. The WX70 is essentially a WX50 with a 3.0" 920k dot touch-screen, rather than the WX50's 2.7" 230k dot unit. Both can record 1080i60 video and can capture 13MP stills while doing so. All three cameras feature Sony's 'Clear Zoom' up-resing technology and the combined pixel-binning and up-resing low-light mode. In its description of the TX200V's fast AF, Sony suggests that the camera compares out-of-focus images to determine which direction to move the lens to achieve focus, avoiding the camera scanning for focus in the wrong direction. This sounds a lot like phase-detection to us but we're still chasing for more information. Jump to: Press Release Specifications Additional Images Press Release: SONY INTRODUCES NEW ASSORTMENT OF COMPACT, HIGH-POWERED CYBER-SHOT® CAMERAS New Lineup Features High-Resolution Sensors, Enhanced Low-light Performance and Fast Auto-Focus SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2012 – Sony’s newest Cyber-shot® digital still cameras make it easy to capture beautiful memories anytime and anywhere. Three new models include the DSC-TX200V model from the ultra-thin Cyber-shot T series and the DSC-WX70 and DSC-WX50 models from the stylish, traditionally designed W series, each featuring a high-resolution “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and an improved BIONZ™ image processor that together boost low light performance and enhance auto-focus speeds, among other benefits. “We continue to innovate in the compact camera space, finding new ways to help consumers produce high-quality photos and videos as easily as possible, regardless of lighting conditions” said Yosuke Tomoda, director of the Cyber-shot business at Sony Electronics. “With new technologies designed to improve the overall imaging experience - including extended creativity, control and more - this new lineup of Cyber-shot cameras delivers impressive results with stylish, pocket-sized bodies.” High-Resolution, High-Speed, High-Quality The new TX200V camera features a newly developed 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, the highest-resolution currently offered in the “point and shoot” market, and a new BIONZ™ processor, which work together to create images and video files with extremely low noise. The advanced model also offers lightning-fast AutoFocus speeds of approximately 0.13 seconds in daytime and 0.25 seconds in low-light situations (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions), helping to ensure you never miss the moment. Additionally, the TX200V Cyber-shot showcases a new beautiful, reinforced glass design with a large, 3.3-inch (8.3cm) Xtra Fine™ TruBlack OLED wide touch-screen. It is also water-proof (up to 5m or approx.16 feet), dust-proof and freeze-proof (up to 14oF), and features a “Photo Creativity” interface that lets users easily adjust creative settings to produce unique, custom-styled photos. The new WX70 and WX50 models each are equipped with a high-resolution 16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, with the WX70 featuring a 3.0-inch 921k dot LCD touch-screen and the WX50 featuring a slightly smaller 2.7-inch LCD screen. All-Around Performance Each of the new Cyber-shot cameras features a new “Extra High Sensitivity” technology, which minimizes unwanted noise in low-light shooting conditions. For consumers who want to get closer to their subjects without losing quality, these new models have “Clear Image Zoom” technology, which boosts optical zoom to 2x virtual capability (i.e. 5x optical zoom to 10x virtual zoom) at full camera resolution. The TX200V, WX70 and WX50 cameras also offer image stabilization during video and still shooting. Using technology borrowed from the Sony Handycam® lineup, the “Optical Steady Shot Active Mode” drastically reduces blurring caused by camera shake while on the move. All models can shoot video in Full HD resolution. Additional notable features of the new lineup include nine “Picture Effect” options for expanded creativity, “Dual Record” capabilities, 3D shooting modes (3D Still Image, 3D Sweep Panorama and Sweep Multi Angle), fast shooting speeds (10 fps burst mode) and more. Product Specs, Pricing and Availability The new assortment of cameras and an expanded range of stylish accessories, including the new LCS-WM and LCS-THT soft carrying cases, will be available this March at Sony retail stores and online (www.store.sony.com) as well as other authorized retailers throughout the Sony dealer network. Detailed specs are below: The DSC-TX200V camera will be available in silver, red, and violet for approximately $500. Features include: 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor 26mm equivalent lens with 5x optical zoom, 10x virtual zoom via “Clear Image Zoom” technology “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.25 seconds in low-light (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions) Beautiful, slim reinforced glass design with 3.3-inch (8.3cm) Xtra Fine™ Tru-Black OLED wide touch-screen Waterproof (up to 5m,16 feet), dustproof and freeze-proof (up to 14oF) Captures 13 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record” Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920x1080/60p) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode Photo Creativity interface and 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video The DSC-WX70 camera will be available in silver, black, pink, violet and white for approximately $230. Features include: 16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, 3.0-inch 921k dot LCD touch screen 25mm equivalent lens with 5x optical zoom, 10x virtual zoom via “Clear Image Zoom” technology “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities Captures 12 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record” Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920x1080/60i) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode 9 total “Picture Effects” options, allowing for creative, custom styled photographs The DSC-WX50 camera will be available in silver and black for approximately $200. Features include: 16.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, 2.7-inch LCD screen 25mm equivalent lens with 5x optical zoom, 10x virtual zoom via “Clear Image Zoom” technology “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities Captures 12 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record” Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920x1080/60i) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode 9 total “Picture Effects” options, allowing for creative, custom styled photographs Sony DSC-TX200V, DSC-WX70, DSC-WX50 specifications Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 Price MSRP$499.99 Body type Body typeUltracompactCompact Sensor Max resolution4896 x 36724608 x 3456 Other resolutions4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 4804608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 Image ratio w:h4:3, 16:9 Effective pixels18.2 megapixels16.2 megapixels Sensor photo detectors18.9 megapixels16.8 megapixels Sensor size1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Sensor typeBSI-CMOS ProcessorBIONZ Image ISOAuto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 White balance presets86 Custom white balanceYes (1) Image stabilizationOptical Image stabilization notesOptical SteadyShot Uncompressed formatNo File format JPEG (Exif 2.3) 3D: MPF Optics & Focus Focal length (equiv.)28 – 140 mm25 – 125 mm Optical zoom5× Autofocus Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Touch Face Detection Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Tracking Single Touch Face Detection Contrast Detect (sensor) Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection Digital zoomYes (20x) Manual focusNo Normal focus range60 cm (23.62") Macro focus range3 cm (1.18")5 cm (1.97") Number of focus points9 Lens mountNone Screen / viewfinder Articulated LCDFixed Screen size3.3"3"2.7" Screen dots1,229,760921,600460,800 Touch screenYesNo Screen type1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display XtraFine TFT LCD displayClearfoto TFT LCD display Live viewYes Viewfinder typeNone Photography features Maximum apertureF3.5 - F4.8F2.6 - F6.3 Minimum shutter speed2 sec4 sec Maximum shutter speed1/1600 sec Exposure modes Program AE Scene modes High Sensitivity Night Scene Handheld Twilight Night Portrait Landscape Soft Snap Soft Skin Anti Motion Blur Backlight Correction HDR Beach Snow Fireworks Hispeed Shutter Underwater Gourmet Pet Mode High Sensitivity Night Scene Handheld Twilight Night Portrait Landscape Soft Snap Soft Skin Anti Motion Blur Backlight Correction HDR Beach Snow Fireworks Gourmet Pet Mode Built-in flashYes Flash range3.1 m5.3 m External flashNo Flash modesAuto, On, Off, Slow Sync Drive modes Single Continuous Self-timer Continuous driveYes (10 fps) Self-timerYes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Metering modes Multi Center-weighted Spot Exposure compensation±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) WB BracketingNo Videography features Format MPEG-4 AVCHD MicrophoneStereo SpeakerMono Resolutions1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) Storage Storage typesMemory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Storage included105 MB19 MB Connectivity USB USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec) HDMIYes WirelessEyeFiNone Remote controlNo Physical Environmentally sealedYes (up to 15 feet)No BatteryBattery Pack Battery descriptionLithium-Ion NP-BN battery and charger Battery Life (CIPA)220240 Weight (inc. batteries)129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)114 g (0.25 lb / 4.02 oz)117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz) Dimensions96 x 58 x 16 mm (3.78 x 2.28 x .63")92 x 52 x 19 mm (3.62 x 2.05 x .75") Other features Orientation sensorYes Timelapse recordingNo GPSBuiltInNone Additional images Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX50 Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX70 Click here to view article at dpreview.com

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