Sony Cyber-shot HX90 and WX500: 30x zoom pocket
” Sony today announced two new compact ” travel-friendly ” Cyber-shot DSC-HX90 and DSC-WX500. Salient features: wide zoom and advanced electronics in a compact body. ”
Sony today announced two new compact cameras Cyber-shot DSC-HX90 and DSC-WX500, calling them ” travel-friendly “. Two simple words that sum up perfectly the spirit of the two new Cyber-shot: extremely compact (the most compact in their class), equipped with a versatile 30x zoom equivalent to 25-750mm let’s face any kind of recovery and equipped with the latest technologies to help it clicks to help the photographer, not only beginners (especially point out the stabilizer 5-axis, which makes it possible to actually use a focal so far).
The protagonist of the two new models is the customary ZEISS, in this case a Vario-Sonnar T* 4.1-123 mm equivalent to 25-750 mm as mentioned, with variable maximum aperture f/3.5-6.4. Were not disclosed further details for the moment, but the manufacturer emphasizes that the goal will have high performance especially at long focal lengths, where the objectives typically compact and economical ” suffer ” more.
The sensor is a CMOS Exmor RTM 18.2 Mpixel, supported by the BIONZ processor X. Together let you work with sensitivity ranging from 80 to 3,200 ISO, but for static shots in low light is also available in the usual mode Multi-Frame NR Sony allowing you to get up to 12,800 equivalent.
The focus fruit Fast Intelligent AF system, borrowed from α7. The display for both models is a 3-inch TFT and 921,000 points ” folding ” to foster the self-timer. Both also complement the Wi-Fi module and support PlayMemories Camera App. For both the video is Full HD 60p / 50p format XAVC S to 50 Mbps.
The main difference between the two models is in the way of use: for the benefit of those who prefer the traditional shot, the prosumer HX-90 incorporates an electronic viewfinder OLED retractable 0.2 inch, ie a solution similar to that the innovative Sony RX100 III. The Cyber-shot HX90 is also equipped with a handle and a more shaped ring multifunction front, concentric lens, which allows to easily control a parameter of an additional shutter, thereby giving greater control to the photographer.
The Cyber-shot HX90 there is a model HX90V that integrates a GPS receiver.
