Cyber-Shot Super Slim TX5 and H55 New Arrivals

Sony has released two Cyber-shot models including the world's slimmest rugged compact, the DSC-TX5. Measuring 17.7mm (0.69") on its thinnest side, it features a 10.2MP back-illuminated CMOS sensor and a 3.0" touchscreen LCD that works underwater. The company's first rugged compact, it is designed to be dustproof, waterproof up to 3 meters, coldproof down to -10°C (14°F) and shock-resistant for drops of up to 1.5 meters. Also released is the DSC-H55 compact superzoom offering an image stabilized 10x (25-250mm equiv.) zoom lens, 14MP CCD sensor, 3.0" LCD and features such as Sweep Panorama and 720p HD video recording.

Sony’s colourful, super-slim TX5 is the first waterproof Cyber-shot

• Waterproof, dust-proof, shock-proof, freeze-proof… and just 17.7mm slim
• Intelligent Sweep Panorama for smooth panoramic images even with moving subjects
• 10.2 effective megapixels Exmor R™ CMOS Sensor
• 4x optical zoom with 25mm wide angle and 720p HD movie shooting
• 7.5cm (3”) wide Clear Photo LCD touchscreen

Cyber-shot™ H55: 14 Mpix Compact, stylish high-zoom with smart features

The new Cyber-shot™ H55 offers superb optical performance in a compact, elegantly styled body that’s great for travel or everyday shooting.

• 1/2.3" Sper HAD CCD sensor 14.1 million effective pixels
• Movie Clip up to 1280x720 (fine) 30fps (720p HD)
  
• 10x optical zoom , f=4.25-42.5 mm wide angle
  
• Optical SteadyShot
• 3" clear photo LCD 230.000 pixels
• Sweep Panorama, Face Detection/Smile Shutter and Intelligent Auto mode for fuss-free shooting in any situation

Like all models in the 2010 Cyber-shot™ line-up, the TX5 and H55 give you the freedom to select Memory Stick™ PRO Duo, Memory Stick™ PRO-HG, SD or SDHC memory cards to suit your personal preference. Both new cameras are also compatible with a wide range of official Cyber-shot™ accessories by Sony.

A generous range of accessories for the TX5 includes the LCS-THQ – a soft, fashionable case in a choice of colours that uses water repellent materials to dry the camera while carrying it. There’s also the STP-FSA floating strap that safeguards against losing the camera while you’re in the water.

The new Cyber-shot™ DSC-TX5 and DSC-H55 compact digital still cameras are available from end March 2010. And probably in the middle of April in Indonesia. Can't wait too long???