Tag archive: Cyber-shot

Today Sony launched three new pocket cams, despite the decreasing interest in this sector. Next-generation digital cameras (Micro four thirds and other non-traditional interchangeable lens system devices) coupled with the effects of full-frame DSLRs and smartphones have eroded the entry-level point-and-shoot market significantly. And Sony addressed that. The manufacturer is aware that this segment is struggling and has more to compete with than… Read More

Sony's CES press conference may have been a little on underwhelming side, there was no industry-changing announcement or even mention of new cameras at all, but the company did manage to give us a peak at some of the updated features in its digital imaging line as well as some new compact cameras that weren't mentioned in the press conference. The list of updates is short, but we've got the details on what improvements the… Read More

Although smartphones and other mobile devices are pretty much the dominant devices in casual photography these days, camera companies are still aiming to prove stand-alone cameras have a lot to offer. Sony's latest effort is the Cyber-shot DSC-TX55, offering a 16.2 megapixel resolution coupled with a 5× optical zoom and the ability to snap 3D images by taking two rapid-fire shots through a single lens. The camera can also shoot… Read More

We got hands on today with some of Sony’s new camera lineup, and the company is largely focusing its new releases on 3D content. Given the electronic giant’s continued focus on 3D entertainment and content at this year’s CES, it’s not at all a surprise its popular Cyber-shot series now includes 3D capability. The compact point-and-shoot cameras continue to hit all price points, ranging from $110 to $380. The devices are still generally durable… Read More

Sony has announced its Cyber-shot TX3 compact camera, which not only offers a slim profile that's easy to pop into a pocket or purse, it's also waterproof and tough: the TX5 can shoot underwater at depths up to 10 feet, operate in temperatures down to 14°F, and handle falls of up to five feet. The TX5 also sports Sony's new Exmor R CMOS sensor, for improved image quality in high-contrast and low-light situations.… Read More

Sony Pictures is ramping up to the premiere of the latest James Bond film, Casino Royale in mid-November, so it should be no surprise that some of the corporate giant's numerous other divisions are getting in on all the secret-agent action. To whit: Bond-themed Vaio notebook computers and Cyber-shot cameras. In the U.S., in addition to Bond-themed Sony-Ericsson Cyber-shot phones, espionage fans can get their hands on a the… Read More

Both of the special edition K800 and K790 Cyber-shot camera phones will only be available for three months, so you better snap one while you can. “With both the latest Cyber-shot phone and the M600 Smartphone being used to assist the non-stop action in Casino Royale, plus a major marketing promotion to coincide with the launch of the movie, this is yet another example of collaboration between us and Sony Pictures… Read More

Sony Electronics today announced updated to its Cyber-shot line of ultra-compact digital cameras, unveiling the Cyber-shot DSC-T50 and Cyber-shot DSC-N2, replacing the T30 and N1 models in the current product lineup. Both cameras are tiny point-and-shoot cameras designed to cram impressive functionality into (very) small packages. Both feature Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar 3× optical zooms and massive 3-inch touchscreen LCDs which… Read More

Sony Ericsson took the wraps off two new phones today, the K800 and K790, each of which feature cameras good enough to carry the Sony Cyber-shot brand name, and come with built-in Blogger software from Google to enable users to create and post pictures to the Internet. The K800 is a dual-mode UMTS/GPRS mobile phone, while the K790 is a Tri Band EDGE mobile. Sony Ericcson says both units will be available in the second quarter of 2006, but… Read More

From Sony's press release: Sony's new Cyber-shot DSC-P150 is the world's first compact point-and-shoot digital camera in the marketplace loaded with 7.2 megapixels, putting breathtaking, near-professional-quality photos in your shirt pocket or handbag. It will be available in September for less than $500. The P150 camera yields an image size of 3072 x 2304 – making it the first pocketable camera capable of… Read More

The Cyber-shot U30 model has a compact, fashionable design that turns it into an attention-grabbing, wearable accessory that is light enough to hook to a belt loop, drape around the neck or carry in a pocket. Both models will be available in early July, and will sell for around $250 and $200, respectively. “Because so much of life's greatest moments occur at the most unexpected times and in unexpected places, we designed our… Read More