Sony Cyber-shot HX5V is a new compact high-zoom digital camera from Sony’s 2010 line-up. It features 10.1 megapixels of resolution, 10x optical zoom and 3-inch LCD screen. The camera hides a real camcorder inside as it can capture smooth and detailed 1920 x 1080i Full HD video clips in AVCHD format.

The camera incorporated the advanced Exmor R CMOS back-illuminated Sensor with twice the sensitivity of conventional sensors. It assures detailed and low-noise images, even when you’re shooting in low light.

At the same time the HX5V houses 25mm wide- angle premium G lens with 10x optical zoom capability, which is ideal for wide-angle landscapes and group shots as well as dramatic close-ups. There’s also an Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilizer with new Active Mode in the camera. It corrects for camera-shake and reduces blurring and works in video mode too.

The camera is easy to use and provides solution to most tough shooting conditions. It offers the new HDR (High Dynamic Range) Backlight Correction function, with the help of which the camera automatically shoots two frames of the same scene in quick succession, with exposure values optimized for highlights and lowlights respectively, and then combines them in a detail-packed HDR image.

The camera also features Face Detection to set correct exposure and focus on faces of your friends and family, and Intelligent Sweep Panorama function to make super-wide panoramic shots right in the camera. It is also the world’s first camera that integrates GPS and Compass functions to enhance your enjoyment of travel photography.

Sony Cyber-shot HX5V aka HX5 – Specifications:

• 10.1 Megapixels
• Exmor R CMOS Image Sensor
• 10x Optical Zoom
• Focal Length Equivalent: 25-250mm
• Optical SteadyShot Stabilization with Active Mode
• 3” Clear Photo LCD Screen
• Intelligent Sweep Panorama
• Auto HDR Backlight Correction
• AVCHD 1920 x 1080i Full HD movie
• Integrated GPS and Compass
• Compatible with Memory Stick PRO Duo and Secure Digital Cards
• Estimated Price: $349.99

Official Information: sonystyle.com.

The Sony Cyber-shot TX7 is a new touch-screen camera that was announced this year (2010). It comes with a 10.1-megapixel CMOS sensor, 25mm wide angle 4x optical zoom lens, and HD movie capture.

The wide touch-screen LCD measures 8.9cm (3.5”) in size and makes operation simple and easy. It uses TruBlack screen technology to provide for a richly detailed view of your shots, even in bright daylight.

The camera uses and BIONZ™ processor and Sony’s “Exmor R” back illuminated CMOS sensor technology to deliver excellent low-light performance, the manufacturer promises. They also ensure the camera’s fast 10 fps burst shooting.

The TX7 is a point-and-shoot camera with little effort needed to tale a great picture. Its Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode detects eight scenes and optimizes camera settings, its Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization reduces blur caused by camera shake, and its Face Detection and Smile Shutter™ technology help the camera capture faces and smiles naturally.

The camera manages challenging light situations with its multi-shot High Dynamic Range (HDR), which combines highlight and shadow detail of two separate captures into one natural looking image—even if shot without a tripod. So there’ are neither dark shadows in the foreground nor a washed out background.

The TX7 also offers the new Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode for capturing wide landscapes or tall buildings. It can make up to 7,152 x 1,080 pixel images in horizontal wide panorama mode or can combine up to 100 separate captures into one natural looking panoramic photo.

The new cameras records movies in 1920 x 1080 full HD resolution at 60i 17Mbps in the AVCHD format. It can capture videos in the MP4 format (up to 1440 x1080 30p 12Mbps) as well.

Sony Cyber-shot TX7 - Specifications:

• 10.1 Megapixels of Resolution
• EXMOR R CMOS Image Sensor
• 4x Optical Zoom
• Focal length Equivalent: 25-100mm
• Aperture Range: F3.5-4.6,
• Optical Image Sabilization
• 3.5” LCD TouchScreen with 921k dots
• Point-and-shoot operation
• Intelligent Auto Mode
• Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode
• Face & Smile Detection
• Movie Mode: 1920 x 1080 full-HD videos at 60i
• 45MB Internal Memory
• Compatible with Party-shot™ Automatic Photographer
• Memory Cards: Stick PRO Duo and SD/SDHC
• Weight: 133g

Official Information: sonystyle.com.

Sony has introduced the A450 DSLR camera. It holds the position between the A500 and the A550, featuring the same 14.2 megapixels of resolution and CMOS image sensor as the latter.

At the same time the camera loses Sony’s clever fast-AF live view system as well as the tilt and flip LCD screen. Instead it is equipped with a small 2.6″ Clear Photo LCD display with Live View function. There’s also a bright optical viewfinder with generous 95% field of view for framing and composition of the photos.

At the heart of the camera lies the powerful BIONZ image processor that helps it deliver highly detailed and ultra-low noise images. It also provides for high-speed continuous shooting at up to 5 fps. Moreover, in Speed Priority mode (with AF and AE set at start of burst) this increases to 7 fps.

The A450 is powerful but at the same time easy-to-use and perfect as your first DLSR camera. It features a lot of creative options for beginners as well as Auto HDR mode that creates (right in the camera!) a detail-packed HDR image with bright highlights and dark shadow details out of two successive frames shot at different exposure values.

The camera’s performance is also enhanced by SteadyShot INSIDE™ in-body image stabilization that offers up to 4 steps of anti-shake correction. At the same time sensitivity extends right up to ISO 12800, allowing you to shoot handheld images in low light without flash.

Sony DSLR-A450 - Specifications:

• 23.4 x 15.6 mm APS-C Type CMOS Exmor Sensor
• 14.2 Megapixels (3:2, 16:9)
• Maximum Image Size: 4592 x 3056
• File Formats: RAW (.ARW), RAW + JPEG, JPEG
• CCD-Shift ‘SteadyShot Inside’ Image Stabilization
• 2.7″ Clear Photo LCD Monitor with 230,400 dots
• Viewfinder: 95% Frame Coverage
• Live View: 100% Frame Coverage
• Auto Focus: TTL CCD Line Sensors (9-points,with center cross sensor)
• AF Area Selection: Wide AF area, Spot AF area (center), Focus area selection (any of 9)
• Shooting Modes: Programmed AE, Aperture & Shutter priority AE, Scene Selection
• Sensitivity: ISO 200- ISO 12800
• Shutter Speed: 30 to 1/4000 sec, Bulb
• Metering Modes: Multi-segment (40 segment Honeycomb pattern), Center-weighted, Spot
• AE Lock , Focus Lock
• Dynamic Range Optimizer
• Continuous Shooting: approx 5 fps
• Built-in Pop-Up Flash: Guide Number 12
• Storage: SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro HG Duo
• Availability: February 2010