Sony launches its collection of digital compact 2009

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The new family of compact cameras, Cyber-shot that I will officially at the next PMA. Eight models that focus on all compact, design and color and the integration of HD video. Series T, Series W, Series H and S series, here's a brief overview.

Series T

The Cyber-shot T900 and T90 models are luxurious and ultra-slim measuring respectively 15 and 16 mm thick. They are both equipped with a large touch screen and is leaving the majority of buttons which other models have. It is a CCD sensor 12 megapixels that takes place behind a periscope four times zoom (equivalent to 35-140 mm) with optical stabilization.

T900

The sensor rises to 3200 ISO at full resolution, as in the rest of the range, and can shoot high definition 720p (1280 x 720 pixels). Unfortunately the zoom is not wide angle but its internal design keep the box very fine, even running.

T90

The aim and manipulations are made on the T900 through a large 3.5 inch touch screen display 920 000 dots (VGA definition), while a smaller touch screen (3 inches) and less defined (230 000 points ) T90 team.


Series W

The W290, W270 and W230 complete a range of existing compact affordable. All three are equipped with a CCD sensor 12 megapixels up to ISO 3200, an optical zoom and stabilization functions of scene recognition (of eight), faces and smiles.

The first two have a wide-angle zoom five times (equivalent to 28-140 mm), are capable of recording 720p HD video stand out and thus he who is content to zoom wide angle four times ( equivalent to a 30-120 mm) and VGA video.

The W290 and W230 are entitled to a 3-inch screen of 230 000 points, the W270 intermediary itself must accommodate a 2.7 inch screen of the same definition. All three are available, their pricing follows a logic since the W230 is offered at 230 euros, 270 to W270 and W290 euros to 280 euros.

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Series H

Series H, halfway between the compact and the bridge provides a successor to H10 with the H20. This does no great revolution compared to its predecessor. It has a zoom wide angle non-stabilized 10 times (equivalent to 38-380 mm) and a CCD sensor of 10 megapixels and up to ISO 3200 capable of recording videos in high definition 720p.

It integrates the functions of automatic recognition stage (of five), detection of faces and smiles. Unlike a real bridge, this is not imposing compact electronic viewfinder and does not focus on the manual. The set is done through a 3-inch screen displaying 230 000 points.

S series

Their zooms, respectively four times and three times, lack of wide angle and optical stabilization system. They have instead of CCD sensors, respectively, 12 and 10 million pixels different from other models (slightly smaller). The S980 has a 2.7 inch screen of 230 000 points, the S930 has for its 2.4-inch screen of 112 000 points of another age.

The S980 and S930 are available to the retail price of 160 and 120 euros.
All models are based on Bionz technology, we know the dates of availability on the market but we have not yet had official communications regarding the price to the public.

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T900 specification

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 3/8" x 21/32" (95.0mm x 58.4mm x 16.4mm)
• Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 4.8oz (135g)

Convenience

Burst Mode : Max 100 shots at approx. 1.8 fps

• Color Mode(s) : Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
  
• Date/Time Stamp : No/ No
  
• Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
  
• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB
  Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity1; does not support Access Control

security function.

• Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
• Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
• Still Image Mode(s) : Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - AE(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
• White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode - Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash

Hardware

• LCD : 3.5" Xtra Fine LCD 921k
• Lens Construction : 12 elements in 10 groups(including 4 aspheric elements,1 prism)
• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
• Microphone/Speaker : Yes / Yes
• Viewfinder : No

Power

• Battery Capacity : 3.6V / 2.4wh(680mAh)
• Battery Type : LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM D type 3.6V

General

• Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.70mm) Super HAD CCD
• Megapixel : 12.1 Megapixels

Convenience Features

• AF Illuminator Light : Auto / Off
• In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Smile
• Movie Mode(s) : 1280 x 720(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 640(Fine) (VX Fine, 640 x 480, Approx.30fps)
• Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
• PictBridge Compatible : Single / Select / Date / Event / Favorites / Folder
• Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
• Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : BIONZ
• Scene Mode(s) : Intelligent Auto / Easy Shooting / Program Auto / Movie / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape /
  Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Hi-speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet / Auto Adjustment
• Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization : Yes

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W290 specification

Weights and Measurements

• * Dimensions (Approx.) : 97.6mm x 57.4mm x 22.6mm (3 7/8" x 2 3/8" x 29/32")
• * Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 145g (5.1oz.)

Convenience

• Burst Mode : Max 100 shots at approx.1.8 fps
• Color Mode(s) : Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
• Date/Time Stamp : No/ No
• Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
• Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function.
• Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
• Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
• Still Image Mode(s) : Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - AE(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
• White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode - Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash

Hardware

• LCD : 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD 230k
• Lens Construction : 12 elements in 10 groups(including 4 aspheric elements,1 prism)
• Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
• Microphone/Speaker : Yes / Yes
• Viewfinder : No

Power

• Battery Capacity : 3.6V / 2.4wh(680mAh)
• Battery Type : LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM G type 3.6V

General

• Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.70mm) Super HAD CCD
• Megapixel : 12.1MP
• Recording Media : 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media

Convenience Features

• AF Illuminator Light : Auto / Off
• Clear RAW NR : Yes
• Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard / Off / Plus
• Histogram Display : Yes
• In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Smile
• Movie Mode(s) : 1280 x 720(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 640(Fine) (VX Fine, 640 x 480, Approx.30fps)
• Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
• NightFraming System : No
• NightShot® Infrared System : No
• PictBridge Compatible : Single / Select / Date / Event / Favorites / Folder
• Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
• Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : BIONZ
• Scene Mode(s) : Auto Adjustment / Easy Shooting / Program Auto / Movie / High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Hi-speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet / Auto Adjustment
• Super SteadyShot® optical image stabilization : Yes