Sony debuts two feature-packed shooters

Leonard Goh | Feb 26, 2008

If you have an insatiable appetite for cameras loaded with features, the two latest offerings from Sony might just satisfy your cravings. The Cyber-shot DSC-W300 succeeds the W200, while the Cyber-shot DSC-H50 takes over the H9.

The W-series of cameras are known for performance in a compact form and the W300 definitely lives up to this name. Clad in a titanium-coated body, the 13.6-megapixel shooter boasts an "extra high speed" burst mode that allows you to shoot 3-megapixel pictures at a rate of 5 frames per second. This is one of the fastest shooting rates (considering the image resolution) we've seen in a compact camera. However, the 3x optical zoom is a tad disappointing when most compact point-and-shoot units now come with a 5x zoom lens.

The 9.1-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H50 gives the photographer more creative freedom with extensive controls over exposure and color balance. The 15x zoom lens will bring faraway subjects closer and, coupled with a shutter that goes up to ¼,000th of a second, this camera is ideal for capturing sports. Also, get creative with your shooting angles using the 3-inch tilting LCD screen.

Both models also have the D-Range Optimizer (DRO) plus, a feature first seen in a compact like the Cyber-shot DSC-T300. The DRO plus automatically applies an image-correction algorithm when a picture is taken in a high-contrast condition. This will bring out more highlight/shadow details in the picture while still retaining overall exposure. The popular Carl Zeiss lens still makes a presence in these two cameras, as well as the usual features of face detection, smile shutter and intelligent scene recognition.

The W300 is priced at US$350 and the H50 at US$400. They will be available in the Asia-Pacific region at the end of April. Keep a watch on this space as we will update their availability and pricing as soon as we get the information.

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arthemus30

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arthemus30 says...
WoW its amazing, the problem is sony products is very expensive than other, obiously most people around looking for a good camera but also looking for the good prices.

Feb 27, 2008 00:51

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arthemus30 says...
Unfair if I buy new sony products, that's my experience when the T100 release on the market I bought it for 32,000 php, after 1-2 months the model that I bought now is 18,000+ php.

Feb 27, 2008 00:59

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