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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Preview
Sony has announced the new Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The world's smallest and lightest camera with 30x optical zoom capabilities, the HX50V boasts a 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor, a BIONZ image processor, Full HD Video Recording at up to 1080/60p, Optical Steady Shot, and an AutoFocus system twice as fast as last year's HX200V.
Sony's HX50V features two professional dials more commonly seen in interchangeable lens cameras. The first controls Exposure Compensation for quick adjustments without having to access the camera's Menu interface. The second is a Mode Dial, which allows owners to quickly toggle between various Automatic, Manual, and programmable Scene Modes.
In addition to In-Camera Editing, Creative Pictures Modes, and over a dozen Scene Modes, the HX50V includes Face Detection (up to 8 faces), Intelligent Sweep Panorama, and built-in Wi-Fi capabilities. When combined with Sony's PlayMemories App, available on both Andriod and iOS tablet and smartphone platforms, it's quick and easy to transfer content to a connected device. The app also acts as a remote control to help zoom, frame, and capture a photo when the photographer wants to be included in large group and/or self portraits.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Features
- 20.4 megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor
- BIONZ image processor
- 30x optical zoom lens
- Full HD Movie Recording at 1080/60p
- Optical Steady Shot
- TRILUMINOUS Color Technology (for use with select Sony BRAVIA TVs)
- Dedicated Exposure Compensation Dial
- P/A/S/M Mode Dial
- Scene Modes:
- High Sensitivity
- Soft Snap
- Soft Skin
- Landscape
- Night Portrait
- Night Scene
- Handheld Twilight
- Gourmet
- Beach
- Snow
- Fireworks
- Pet Mode
- Anti-motion Blur
- Backlight Correction HDR
- Advanced Sports Shooting
- Intelligent Sweep Panorama
- 8-Face Face Detection
- In-Camera Editing:
- Retouch
- Trimming
- Red Eye Correction
- Unsharp Masking
- Still Image Capture from Movie
- Date View
- Slideshow with Music
- 3D Viewing Mode
- BRAVIA Sync
- Picture Effects, including:
- Pop Color
- Partial Color
- Soft High-Key
- Watercolor
- Illustration
- Built-in WiFi Capabilities
- PlayMemories App (for both Android and iOS)
- Multi Interface Shoe (for Accessories -- see photos below)
- Multi Terminal (for compatible Remote Controls)
- X-type Lithium Ion Battery capable of 400 shots per charge
- Dimensions: 4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2"
- Weight: 9.6oz
Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V will be available in May (2013) for about $450.
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