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February 2, 2011: Sony Europe has advised us of the release of three new compact digicams: the Cyber-shot HX100V, HX9V and W520.
The new HX100V and HX9V models now offer Full HD video shooting, recording video at 50 progressive frames per second (1920×1080 50p). Both models are equipped with Exmor R back-illuminated CMOS sensors with 16.2 megapixel effective resolution. Other common features include a 3-inch 921,000-dot XtraFine LCD with wide viewing angle, built-in GPS receiver and compass and support for Intelligent Sweep Panorama HR mode (which captures 10480 x 4096 pixel, super-size scenes) plus 3D Sweep Panorama, 3D Still Image and Sweep Multi Angle modes.
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The new Sony Cyber-shot HX100V features SLR-like styling. (Source: Sony.)
Ideal for travellers and photo enthusiasts, the flagship Cyber-shot HX100V features a Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens with T* coating on optical surfaces to minimise flare. This premium lens offers a 30x optical zoom range. The manual control ring can be assigned as desired to adjust focus or zoom. The smaller and lighter HX9V has a high-performance G Lens with 16x zoom range plus 24mm wide angle.
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The Cyber-shot HX9V has similar styling to the HX5V. (Source: Sony.)
Both cameras offer fast autofocusing and can lock onto subjects in as little as 0.1 seconds. Shooting options are expanded by Background Defocus mode, which automatically combines two successive frames captured at different focus settings to produce an image with a sharply-focused foreground subject against a smoothly blurred background.
A new model, the Cyber-shot W520, has been added to the point-and-shoot range. Light and compact, the W520 features a 14.1 megapixel CCD sensor, 5x optical zoom lens with 25mm wide angle, a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD plus Sweep Panorama and Intelligent Auto shooting modes.
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Sony’s new Cyber-shot W520. (Source: Sony.)
The table below compares key features of the three models.
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Features
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DSC-HX100V
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DSC-HX9V
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DSC-W520
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Effective Pixels
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Approx. 16.2 Megapixels
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Approx. 16.2 Megapixels
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Approx. 14.1 Megapixels
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Image Sensor
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1/2.3 type (7.77mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
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1/2.3 type (7.77mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
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1/2.3 type (7.76mm) Super HAD CCD
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Processor
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BIONZ
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BIONZ
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YES
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Lens
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Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T*
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Sony G lens
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Sony Lens
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Zoom
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30x (optical) / 27mm wide angle
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16x (optical) / 24mm wide angle
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5x (optical) / 25mm wide angle
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ISO
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3200
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3200
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3200
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Sweep Panorama
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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Sweep Multi Angle
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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LCD screen size
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7.5cm (3.0″)
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7.5cm (3.0″)
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6.7cm (2.7″)
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Battery Life
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205mins (410 shots) – CIPA standard with LCD on
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150mins (300 shots) – CIPA standard with LCD on
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110mins (220 shots) – CIPA standard with LCD on
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Image stabiliser
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Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
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Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
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SteadyShot
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Video recording
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HD 1080p movie MPEG-4
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HD 1080p movie MPEG-4
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VGA
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Internal memory
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Approx.19MB
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Approx.19MB
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Approx.28MB
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Approx. dimensions WxHxD (mm)
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121.6mm x 86.6mm x 93.1mm
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104.8mm x 59.0mm x 33.9mm
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96.3mm x 55.6mm x 21.2mm
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Weight (body only, excluding media and battery)
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Approx. 525g
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Approx. 215g
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Approx. 108g
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Available colours
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Black
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Black, Gold
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Black, Silver, Red
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The Cyber-shot W520 compact digital camera is scheduled for worldwide release from March 2011. The Cyber-shot HX100V and HX9V will be available from April 2011. For more information, visit www.sony.com.
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