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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX300 Preview
What makes Sony's newest Cyber-Shot digicam, the DSC-WX300, so impressive isn't its feature list. At this price point, we've come to expect an 18.2 megapixel CMOS image sensors, 20x optical zoom lenses, WiFi, Full HD 1080p video, 10 frames per second high speed burst shooting, and a 3.0-inch LCD display. So yeah, those things are all great.
But the cool thing about the WX300 is that Sony's engineers managed to take all that cutting edge technology, and jam it into a 3 7/8" x 2 1/4" x 1 1/6" (96 x 54.9 x 25mm) body. Yup, the WX300 is -- as of February 2013 -- the world's thinnest 20x optical zoom lens digital camera.
It also features an improved Auto Focus system and an upgraded battery capable of capturing up to 500 shots in a single charge. The camera's built-in WiFi works along with the Sony PlayMemories Mobile App, giving you simple to use apps for uploading photos to Facebook, or viewing your captured photos from your iOS or Android smart device.
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX300 features:
- 18.2-megapixel image sensor
- 20x optical zoom lens
- Advanced Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active mode
- 3.0-inch LCD
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- Improved AF system
- Full 1080p HD video recording
- 10fps burst mode
- Improved battery life, up to 500 shots per charge
Sony notes that the DSC-WX300 should start to ship in mid April (2013), with a price tag of approx. $329 USD. Color choices include black, white, and red.
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