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Sony announces more cameras


Sony released a handful of new digital cameras today, beginning with their latest ultra-zoom camera and two new ultra-thin cameras.

sony h20

Sony Cyber-shot H20
(Ultra-zoom camera)

  • 10 effective megapixels
  • 38 – 380 mm (f3.5 – f4.4) 10X optical zoom lens
  • Optical image stabilization
  • 3 inch LCD
  • Intelligent Auto mode, Smile shutter and Face Memory remembers faces
  • Full manual controls
  • HD 720p 30 FPS movie mode with sound
  • Takes Memory Stick Duo memory cards
  • Uses a lithium-ion battery
  • Available in April for $280

sony t90

Sony Cyber-shot T90
(Ultra-thin camera)

  • 12 effective megapixels
  • 35 – 140 mm (f3.5 – f4.6) 4X optical zoom lens
  • Optical image stabilization
  • 3 inch wide-touchscreen LCD
  • Intelligent Auto mode, Smile shutter and Face Memory remembers faces
  • No manual controls
  • HD 720p 30 FPS movie mode with sound
  • Takes Memory Stick Duo memory cards
  • Uses a lithium-ion battery
  • Available in April for $300
  • Comes in your choice of silver, black, blue, brown or pink

sony t900

Sony Cyber-shot T900
(Ultra-thin camera)

  • Just like the T90 with more things
  • 3.5 inch wide-touchscreen LCD
  • Movie mode records with stereo sound
  • Bundled with camera cradle/dock
  • Available in April for $380
  • Comes in your choice of silver, black, red or bronze

sony w230

Sony Cyber-shot W230
(Mid-zoom compact camera)

  • 12 effective megapixels
  • 30 – 120 mm (f2.8 – f5.8) 4X optical zoom lens
  • Optical image stabilization
  • 3 inch LCD
  • No manual controls
  • “Old” VGA 30 FPS movie mode with sound
  • Takes Memory Stick Duo memory cards
  • Uses a lithium-ion battery
  • Available in April for $200
  • Comes in your choice of silver, black, blue or red

sony w290

Sony Cyber-shot W290
(Mid-zoom compact camera)

  • 12 effective megapixels
  • 28 – 140 mm (f3.3 – f5.2) 5X optical zoom lens
  • Optical image stabilization
  • 3 inch LCD
  • Intelligent Auto mode
  • No manual controls
  • HD 720p 30 FPS movie mode with sound
  • Takes Memory Stick Duo memory cards
  • Uses a lithium-ion battery
  • Available in April for $250
  • Comes in your choice of silver, black, blue or brown

sony s980

Sony Cyber-shot S980
(Entry-level camera)

  • 12 effective megapixels
  • 33 – 132 mm (f2.5 – f5.6) 4X optical zoom lens
  • Sensor-shift image stabilization
  • 2.7 inch LCD
  • No manual controls
  • QVGA (what?!!) 30 FPS movie mode with sound
  • Takes Memory Stick Duo memory cards
  • Uses a lithium-ion battery
  • Available for $150
  • Comes in your choice of silver, black or pink

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