Rounding out the low-end of the H-Series (high-zoom) line-up for 2012, Sony announced the DSC-HX10V and entry-level DSC-H90 Cyber-shot point-and-shoot digital cameras. The HX10V get the same 18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor as Sony's, just announced, higher-priced H-Series cameras, while the H90 uses a 16.1 MP CCD sensor.
Both cameras offer 16x optical zoom, but the HX10V can achieve a 32x digital “Clear Image Zoom.” Each model includes “Optical Steady Shot” to reduce any blurring caused by camera shake during shooting — even with the zoom extended.
The entry-level H90 camera shoots 720p HD videos, while the HX10V records at 1920×1080/60i.
Price and Availability (available March 2012) Sony DSC-HX10V camera → $330 (white, silver, black and red). Sony DSC-H90 camera → $250 (silver, black and red).
DSC-HX10V Features
18.2 MP “Exmor R” CMOS sensor
16x optical zoom lens (24-384mm in 35mm format) with 32x digital “Clear Image Zoom” at full resolution
“Extra High Sensitivity” technology enhances low-light shooting capabilities
Lightning-fast AF speed of approximately 0.13 second in daylight, 0.22 seconds in low-light at 3 EV (speeds may vary based on shooting conditions)
3.0-inch, 921k dot LCD screen
Captures 13 MP equivalent still images while shooting video via “Dual-Record”
Full HD Movie Shooting capability (1920×1080/60i) and Optical SteadyShot Active Mode (2 way shake cancelling)
Photo Creativity interface and 9 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
Embedded GPS functionality with newly added GPS Log Recording function
DSC-H90 Features
16.1 MP CCD sensor
16x optical zoom lens (24-384mm in 35mm format)
3.0-inch, 460k dot LCD screen
720p HD Movie Shooting capability (1280×720/30p), Optical SteadyShot Active Mode
Improved iAuto mode that can recognize up to 33 scenes
4 “Picture Effect” options for creating unique, custom-styled photos and video
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