Sony unveils Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, DSC-TX9 and DSC-T99 digital cameras

Sony has unveiled the Cyber-shot DSC-WX5, DSC-TX9 and DSC-T99 digital compacts. The WX5 and TX9 incorporate the company’s latest 12.2MP, 1/2.3″ Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor. Both feature a new Superior Auto mode for low-light photography, that combines a burst of six images

while automatically adjusting the camera settings to deliver images with reduced noise. The WX5 includes a wide angle 4x optical zoom lens starting at 24mm equivalent and a 2.8″ LCD, while the TX9 comes with a 3.5″ touchscreen LCD and a 25-100mm equivalent lens. Other features include a Background Defocus
mode, 3D Sweep Panorama mode and 1080i Full AVCHD video recording. The DSC-T99 features the same lens and body design as the TX9, but a smaller 3.0″ touchscreen LCD and a 14MP CCD sensor. All three cameras offer a Soft Skin mode that tries to smoothen out wrinkles and other blemishes from the subject’s skin.

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