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Sony features innovations at relatively high prices. Cyber-shot compacts and subcompacts offer distinctions such as touch screens and lustrous bodies. In recent tests, Sonys have thumped most brands in shutter lag and next-shot delay, two common complaints. All Sony point-and-shoots use proprietary, and expensive, Memory Stick storage. The W and S series are the cheaper lines. High-end H- and G-series compacts and premium N- and T-series subcompacts are apt to be pricier than other brands. Although a relative newcomer to SLRs, Sony has been increase its SLR Alpha series and features several bodies and a satisfactory range of lenses. Updated Article Jan 22, 2011

In 1946 Sony was established as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, and at that time manufactured telecommunications electronics. In 1950 they invented a paper-root magnetic recording tape to which thet applied a Sony brand name. Later in 1958, the company was renamed Sony Corporation. Sony' began to focus was on transistor radios, magnetic recording tape, tape recorders, and Television sets. In 1975, Sony unwrapped a Betamax Consumer VCR, and in 1984 they followed this up with a transportable CD player, named the Discman. The first Sony digital camera was announced in 1988, called the Mavica. It functioned using a TV screen monitor. it was not until 1996 that Sony released the company's origional Cyber-shot cameral. Sony presented its first ever digital camera in 1998 that employed the Memory Stick peripheral memory card. Prior to that time. most digital cameras used internal memory. Updated Article Jan 30, 2011

Sony Cybershot DSC-H
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 DigitalSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 with 10x Optical Zoom G-Lens - Take breathtaking panoramic shots in one sweeping motion with Sweep Panorama mode and review them on a 3.0-inch LCD screen. Street price $249.99 - Announced Feb 18, 2010 -  Updated Review 12/13/2010 DiscontinuedPassed
Sony DSC-H70 Sony DSC-H70 Cyber-shot entry level 
Sony has released six entry level compact digitals. The top of the range being MSRPs of $230 include the DSC-H70, sporting 16Mp CCD image sensor, 10x zoom lens beginning at 25mm, 720p HD video capability. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony DSC-HX7VSony DSC-HX7V CMOS Cyber-shot
Sony has unleashed the Sony DSC-HX7V 16.2MP CMOS image sensor Cyber-shot digital compact,  with image stabilizer, built-in GPS, compass and 10x (25-250mm equivalent.) optical zoom lens.  One of five cameras to become the planet's first digital compacts to permit 3D still image capturing by employing a single lens and imager. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony CyberShot DSC-HX1 DigitalSony CyberShot DSC-HX1 - Street price $479.99 • Announced Mar 2, 2009  Discontinued
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V Digital Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V CMOS. 
The Compact Sony DSC-HX5V camera has numerous professional features. The HX5V encompasses manual exposure functionss for the professional photographer with a need for a pocket digital camera. For the beginner photographer, the HX5V has an in Camera Function Help Guide that helps navigate the various modes and settings presented on the LCD monitor.  Street price $349.99 - Announced Jan 7, 2010 Updated Review June 6, 2011

Sony DSC-HXV9Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V
The HX9v is built upon a Exmor R CMOS 1/2.3"-style, 16.2 operational megapixel, back illuminated, sensor containing an RGB color filter collection, united with a 16x Sony G-brand optical zoom which provides 4:3 aspect ratio, still picture shooting. The HX9V's lens sports a liberal 24mm wide viewpoint to a high power 384mm telephoto 35mm-equivalent range, and also features Optical SteadyShot stabilization plus Active mode, that provides a larger movement range for the lens corrective element to allow improved correction motion from walking, moving, etc. New Review Feb 2,  2011

Sony Cyber-shot High Speed DSC-HX100V
Replacing the HX1V 2009 model, the DSC-HX100V is built upon a 16.2 capable megapixel high-speed EXMOR R CMOS sensor 1/2.3"-class, which is backside-illuminated. The HX100V features an attached Vario-Sonnar T* Carl Zeiss labeled 30x optical zoom lens. It also includes a brighter, somewhat more liberal wide angle view and a bigger telephoto zoom reach, even with the on-board SteadyShot Optical stabilization featuring Active mode, most likely you'll need good luminance for blur less images using the telephoto end. New Review Feb 1, , 2011
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Sony Cyber-shot S2000 DigitalSony Cyber-shot S2000 , 2,5 LCD, 3x zoom - Announced Jan 7, 2010 Discontinued
Sony DSC-T110 Cyber-shot entry level 
Sony DSC-T110 Sony has released six entry level compact digitals. The top of the range being MSRPs of $230 includes the DSC-T110 sporting 16Mp CCD image sensors, 3.0" (touchscreen for T110) LCD monitors, 4x and 10x zoom lenses beginning at 25mm, 720p HD video capability. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/L DigitalSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/L"Exmor R" CMOS with 3-inch Touch-Screen LCD. Street price $295.99 - Announced Aug 6, 2009
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 CMOS The Sony TX5 blends a stylish, waterproof shape with high tech. The camera provides stunning poor-light execution with the capacity to shoot amazing panorama images in Smart Sweep Panoramic mode. Don't ever miss another great image with 10 fps shooting, and flaunt all your pictures on a big 3-inch wide LCD touchscreen.  Street price $349.99  - Announced Feb 18, 2010. Updated Review Updated review 12/28/2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 DigitalSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 CMOS with 4x Zoom with Image Stabilization and 3.5 inch Touch Screen LCD. Street price $399  - Announced Jan 7, 2010 Discontinued
Sony Cyber-shot TX9 DigitalSony Cyber-shot TX9 .

The really big headline for the sony TX9 is the capacity to produce 3D panoramic images with the 3D Sweep Panorama feature function of the camera, and it can even create underwater Sweep Panoramas. As the TX7 also could, the Sony TX9 can shoot 1920 x 1080 resolution movies at 60i in AVCHD format.  Announced Jul 8, 2010. Updated Review Updated review 12/28/2010

Sony DSC-TX10Sony DSC-TX10 CMOS Cyber-shot
Sony has unleashed five Sony 16.2MP CMOS image sensor Cyber-shot digital compacts, including the DSC-TX10 rugged digital compact another T series camera introduced featuring a 3.0 inch LCD screen. It  has the capability of capturing full 1080i HD video. It  one of five that  becomes the planet's first digital compacts to permit 3D still image capturing by employing a single lens and imager. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 compact digital cameraSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55 compact digital camera.
This new Cybershot is based upon an effective 16.2 megapixel, back-lighted Exmor R Sony CMOS sensor, combined with a prism-folded 5x Vario-Tessar Carl Zeiss brand optical zoom lens. While the actual focal lengths vary from 4.7 through 23.5mm, producing a 26 to 130mm 35mm focal length equivalent range. The maximum aperture runs from f/3.5 at the wide end to f/4.8 at the telephoto length, and includes the Sony Optical SteadyShot stabilization system, helpful for minimizing blur created by camera shake. New Review Jul 25, 2011
Cybershot TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V CMOS Cyber-shot
Sony has unleashed five Sony 16.2MP CMOS image sensor Cyber-shot digital compacts, including the Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V with 1080p 60fps video and touch-screen OLED controls.  One of  five to become the planet's first digital compacts to permit 3D still image capturing by employing a single lens and imager. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony Compact Digital Cameras
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 DigitalSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 with 4x Wide Angle Zoom with Digital Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 2.7 inch LCD. The Cyber-shot DSC-W310 captures amazingly detailed images with a 28mm equivalent wide angle 4x zoom lens. Taking and reviewing images is made easy with a 2.7-inch LCD and advanced features including Street price $149.99  - Announced Jan 7, 2010  Updated Review  Dec 23, 2010 Discontinued
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Digital Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 The Sony Cyber-shot W320 is a new digital camera model that is light in weight, compact and user friendly. Laden with features, it is available in an array of colors such as green, pink, silver and black.  With an effective mega pixels resolution of 14.1, this compact camera is able to produce impressive images.  - Announced Jan 7, 2010 - Updated Review Dec 23, 2010 Discontinued
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 DigitalSony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 .The Sony DSC-W350 captures images with amazing detail with its Carl Zeiss 26mm equivalent wide-angle 4x zoom lens. Take breathtaking panoramas in Sweep panorama mode and review them on the 2.7" LCD display. The camera can record 720p high definition movies. Street price $199.99 - Announced Jan 7, 2010 - Updated Review 12/17/2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 DigitalSony Cyber-shot DSC-W370  with 7x Wide Angle Zoom  Image Stabilization and 3.0 inch LCD. Street price $229.99 - Announced Jan 7, 2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 DigitalSony Cyber-shot DSC-W380  The Cybershot W380 from Sony boosts of 14.1 megapixels and 5x optical zoom. Street price $345.95.  - Announced Jan 7, 2010 Discontinued
Sony Cybershot DSC-W510Sony Cybershot DSC-W510 entry level  
The Cybershot DSC-W510 uses lithium-ion rechargeable batterery power,  MSRP $110 including a choice of 12Mp image sensor, 2.7" LCD and VGA video recording capabilities. It also comes with mage stabilization and Sweep Panorama mode. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony DSC-W530 Sony Cybershot DSC-W530 entry level
The Cybershot DSC-W530, using lithium-ion rechargeable batterery power with MSRPs ranging from $110-$180 including a choice of 12Mp through 16Mp image sensors, 2.7" through 3.0" LCDs and VGA or HD video recording capabilities. All W-series model cameras come with mage stabilization and Sweep Panorama mode. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony DSC-W560 Sony Cybershot DSC-W560 entry level  
The Cybershot DSC-W560 using lithium-ion rechargeable batterery power with MSRPs ranging from $110-$180 including a choice of 12Mp through 16Mp image sensors, 2.7" through 3.0" LCDs and VGA or HD video recording capabilities. All W-series model cameras come with mage stabilization and Sweep Panorama mode. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony DSC-W570Sony Cybershot DSC-W570 entry level   
The Cybershot DSC-W570, using lithium-ion rechargeable batterery power with MSRPs ranging from $110-$180 including a choice of 12Mp through 16Mp image sensors, 2.7" through 3.0" LCDs and VGA or HD video recording capabilities. All W-series model cameras come with mage stabilization and Sweep Panorama mode. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
NewSony DSC-W610 budget compactSony DSC-W610 budget compact
The new Sony camera can go wherever you do, and you'll get great pictures. It has a wide-angle 4x 26-105mm (35mm format equivalent) zoom that's works great for all sorts of everyday pictures, kids, parties, and portraits, This sweet device weighs in at only 3.84 oz, and fits right in your shirt pocket, measuring (3.75 x 2.25 x 0.75"), so you can always take it along wherever you go and never miss an opportunity for a shot. New Review Jan 10, 2012
Sony Cyber-shot WX5 DigitalSony Cyber-shot WX5
You can acquire expansive scenic views and 16:9 images in breathtaking 3D. As you span across the vista, the WX5 records independent right and left-eye photos that allow the landscapes pop on your 3D TV. Using the Intelligent Sweep Panorama function you can also shoot panoramas un 2D. Merely click the shutter release and pan the camera in the direction desired, and the camera can shoot non-stop at a high rate of speed and then seamlessly stitch your photos together using an automatic position adjustment to make a single stunning panoramic photo. - Announced Jul 8, 2010 Updated Review  12/28/2010
Sony DSC-WX9 Sony DSC-WX9 CMOS Cyber-shot
Sony has unleashed five Sony 16.2MP CMOS image sensor Cyber-shot digital compacts.  The DSC-WX9 has  the capacity to capture 10 frames per second continuous shooting speeds in full resolution, plus 5x and 7x optical zoom lens beginning at 24mm equivalent. It also  the capability of capturing full 1080i HD video. One five to become the planet's first digital compacts to permit 3D still image capturing by employing a single lens and imager. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony DSC-WX10 Sony DSC-WX10 CMOS Cyber-shot
Sony has unleashed five Sony 16.2MP CMOS image sensor Cyber-shot digital compact,  The DSC-WX10 includes the capacity to capture 10 frames per second continuous shooting speeds in full resolution, plus 5x optical zoom lens beginning at 24mm equivalent. it also has the capability of capturing full 1080i HD video. It is one of five becoming the planet's first digital compacts to permit 3D still image capturing by employing a single lens and imager. New Review Announced Jan 6, 2011
Sony DSC-WX30 - Announced Jul 21, 2011
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