Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX55 Preview

Sony continues to produce powerful, yet extremely compact digicams under their T-series of Cyber-shot cameras, like the all new DSC-TX55. Carrying the "TX" designation means the TX55 is not only super-slim like most all T-series cameras, but it's also packed with Sony's most advanced technologies; like a 16-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor.

Along with offering such a resolute image sensor, Sony has packed with TX55 with some very appealing features. These include a 3.3-inch OLED, touchscreen display, BIONZ image processor, Full HD (1080/60i) video recording, 3D still photo mode, and a Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom with their new "By Pixel Super Resolution" option to extend the zoom out to 10x.

Sony claims the DSC-TX55 can capture photos with "DSLR-like quality", which is a pretty bold statement. Check back in the coming weeks as we patiently await for Sony to send us a TX55, so we can put these claims to the test.   

Cyber-Shot DSC-TX55 key features:

• Super-thin and durable metal chassis in four colors (Silver, Black, Violet, and Silver)
  
• 16-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor
• BIONZ image processor
  
• Carl Zeiss 5x internal optical zoom lens
• New "By Pixel Super Resolution" technology extends optical zoom to 10x
  
• 3.3-inch Extra Fine OLED touchscreen display
• Optical SteadyShot + New Electronic image stabilization corrects both vertical and horizontal handshake
  
• Full HD (1080/60i) video recording
• Enhanced Dual Record functions, allow you to snap 12-megapixel photos while recording video simultaneously 
• Picture Effects for more artistic looking photos; like HDR painting, Pop Color, etc.
• 3D Still photo mode
  
• iSCN (intelligent Scene) Recognition technology
  
• Sweep Panorama mode
• Anti-Blink function
• Face Detection
• Intelligent Scene Recognition
• Intelligent AF
• Card slot accepts new Memory Stick Micro (Mark2) or microSD/SDHC memory cards
  
• Li-ion rechargeable battery pack
• HDMI output

The Cyber-Shot DSC-TX55 will start shipping in September (2011), with a suggested retail price of $349.99 US. You can choose from four stylish colors; Red, Silver, Violet, and Black.