Sony introduces two W-series Cyber-shots

Leonard Goh | May 28, 2009

The Cyber-shot DSC-W190 is available in three shades. (Credit: Sony)

Sony today added two new Cyber-shot cameras to its W-series. The Cyber-shot DSC-W190 and W180 have almost similar specifications except for the sensors resolution. The W190 is a 12-megapixel shooter, while the W180 snaps 10-megapixel images. At 18.7mm thin, the duo is targeted at the fashion-conscious crowd and will be available in three shades--red, silver and black.

As with other Cyber-shot point-and-shoots, the W190 and W180 will come with Face Detection, Smile Shutter and an array of scene modes to help beginners start taking good pictures. However, these two models don't offer an optical or sensor-shift image stabilizer. Instead, the cameras use Digital SteadyShot which increases the ISO sensitivity to make use of higher shutter speeds to eliminate picture blur caused by shaky hands.

The W190 and W180 will be available in selected countries in Asia Pacific come mid-June. According to Sony, pricing for the shooters will be announced closer to launch.

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