August 7th, 2009
Capture the mood with Sony's new low-light-shooting Cyber-shots
If you’re tired of grainy, blurry photos taken in low-light settings, Sony’s new Cyber-shot cameras may be the solution. Sony recently announced the addition of two new cameras to the Cyber-shot family: the WX1 and the TX1. The cameras are Sony’s first to use a back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS sensor, which Sony says takes in more light, and lets you capture the best shot in low-light scenarios.
According to Linda Barger of the Sony Electronics Blog, Sony engineers have figured out a way to change the image sensor:
“Typically, a wire circuitry sits on top of the light-gathering part of the sensor and blocks the light from coming through. We’ve flipped the circuitry and sensor, allowing twice the light to be captured, even at high speed, reducing noise significantly.”
The two cameras allow twice the amount of light to be captured, which greatly reduces noise. The WX1 (pictured right) has a 10.2-megapixel lens and a 5x optical zoom. It comes only in black. The TX1, on the other hand, comes in blue, pink, silver, and gray. It also has a 10.2-megapixel sensor, and a 4x optical zoom. The TX1 has a 3-inch touchscreen display. Both cameras can record videos in 720p.
The cameras have many of the same features as the DSC-HX1, such as the unique Sweep Panorama mode. The TX1 will be available in September for $380, while the WX1 will be available in October for $350.
[Via Sony Electronics Blog]
[Updated 8/11/09]
Jennifer R. Bergen is a journalist and blogger living in New York City. See her full profile and disclosure of her industry affiliations.
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