The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is its top travel zoom camera.Sony has unveiled the new line of Cyber-shot cameras and DSC-HX20V, the travel zoom camera is the awesomest of them, with an 18-megapixel Exmor R CMOS 1/2.3 sensor and 20x optical zoom. It features 20x zoom in that body, which is small enough to just about slip into your pocket; it's comparable in size to cameras like the Panasonic Lumix TZ30 or Canon PowerShot SX260 HS, measuring 92.9 x 54.4 x 13.4mm and weighing 254g.
DSC-HX20V will be released in May for $400
Features include:
- 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
- 20x optical zoom lens (25-500mm in 35mm format) with 40x digital “Clear Image Zoom” at full resolution
- “Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
- Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.21 seconds in low-light at 3 EV (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
- 3.0-inch, 921k dot LCD screen
- Captures 13MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
- Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920×1080/60p) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (3 way shake cancelling)
- Photo Creativity interface and 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
- Embedded GPS functionality with newly added GPS Log Recording function
- Manufactured with “SoRPlas” – Sony recycled plastic – an exceptionally durable plastic containing 99% recycled materials
Source:TechNtuto
