Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX5 and DSC-H55 Digital Camera
February 19, 2010 | Digital Camera, Sony | 1 CommentThe Sony DSC-TX5 is a waterproof camera which is also described as Sony as the world’s thinnest and smallest waterproof camera certified. It can be reduced up to 10 feet of water without damage. Specialties include the TX5 Optical SteadyShot stabilizes images. The camera features a 10.2 megapixel sensor and is the first Sony camera to use a new Exmor CMOS sensor called R which is certified as a freeze proof to 14 degrees F. In addition to being waterproof, the camera can also resist dust and shock of a drop of about 5 feet.
Video on this camera can be captured in 720p HD format and as it is waterproof you can also capture HD video and images of 10 feet of water for one hour at a time. The new sensor Exmor R is capable of taking pictures at a rate of 10fps action plans to capture more easily. The sensor also works well with low light situations, which allows you to capture good shots when the conditions are not perfect.
The lens on the TX5 is a 25mm equivalent wide-angle lens which has a 4x optical zoom. The optics are made with a Carl Zeiss lens. On the back of the camera is a 3-inch touch screen that can display 230,400 pixels. Pictures can be navigated by sliding your finger across the screen. [via gadgetvenue]
