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How to select a Sony Cyber-shot camera

By Leonard Goh
Feb 12, 2009


The first Cyber-shot: DSC-F1.
The history of Sony's digital cameras dates back to 1981, when the company unveiled its first digital still camera. But the first Cyber-shot, the DSC-F1, was conceived only in 1996. From there on, the lineup expanded to include point-and-shoots and prosumer models.

"Cyber" means digital, and the "shot" stands for photography. Put it together and it aptly represents a family of devices meant for digital image capturing. To Sony, Cyber-shot is and will continue to be an important lineup in the company's gadget profile. For a relatively young camera manufacturer, this series has already garnered its share of followers with its sleek style and respectable performance.


The Cyber-shot DSC-F505K.
One of the most memorable models would be the DSC-F505K, which revolutionized how cameras could be designed. Instead of a tilting or swiveling LCD, Sony engineered the lens barrel to shift and accommodate awkward shooting angles. The evolution didn't stop there, and today, the Cyber-shot family consists of the H, W, S and T-series.

Each lineup has its pros and cons with a different target audience in mind. It can be baffling to flip through catalogs so we split them up for your reference.


Click on the images to find out more about the series.


 

 
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