The new Cyber-shot W-series digicams announced by Sony in January are now available in Australia, along the new S-series model, the Cyber-shot S2100.

 

March 25, 2010: The new Cyber-shot W-series digicams announced by Sony in January are now available in Australia, along the new S-series model, the Cyber-shot S2100.
Available in a range of colours and up to 14.1 megapixel resolution, the new W-series models feature slim, stylish bodies and include high performance wide angle optical zoom lenses. The W380, W370 and W350 models are equipped with Optical SteadyShot stabilisation, support 720p HD video recording and include an Intelligent Auto (iAuto) shooting mode that determines the optimum photo settings. Other features include Smile Shutter for automatic detection of smiling subjects and Sony’s Sweep Panorama mode.

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The flagship model of Sony’s W-series, the W380. (Source: Sony.)

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The silver option for the Cyber-shot S2100. (Source: Sony.)
The latest W-series additions are also compatible with Sony’s Memory Stick and SD/SDHC memory cards, giving users more storage options. All models in the series feature 2.7-inch LCD monitors. The new entry-level Cyber-shot S2100 offers 12.1-megapixel resolution and boasts a 3.0-inch LCD screen. Designed for easy, intuitive use, this model features Optical SteadyShot, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode and Smile Shutter technology for capturing sharp images. Details of individual models are summarized in the table below.

Model

Description

Colours

RRP

W380

14.1 Megapixels, BIONZ image processor, 5x Optical Zoom, 24mm f/2.4 G Lens, 2.7″ LCD screen, 720p HD MPEG4 recording format, Sweep Panorama

Black, silver

$379

W370

14.1 Megapixels, BIONZ image processor, 7x Optical Zoom, 34mm, 3.0″ LCD screen, 720p HD MPEG4 recording format, Sweep Panorama

Black, silver

$349

W350

14.1 Megapixels, BIONZ image processor, 4x Optical Zoom, 26mm Carl Zeiss Lens, 2.7″ LCD screen, 720p HD MPEG4 recording format, Sweep Panorama

Black, dark blue, pink, silver

$279

W320

14.1 Megapixels, BIONZ image processor, 4x Optical Zoom, 26mm Carl Zeiss Lens, 2.7″ LCD screen, VGA MPEG4 recording format, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter

Black, pink, silver

$229

W310

12.1 Megapixels, BIONZ image processor, 4x Optical Zoom, 28-mm, 2.7″ LCD screen, VGA MPEG4 recording format, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter

Black, pink, silver

$179

S2100

12.1 Megapixels, 3x Optical Zoom, 3.0″ LCD screen, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Memory Stick

Black, silver

$149

Full details of the new models can be found at www.sony.com.au. For stockist information, phone Sony on 1300 720 071.