Sony's Cyber Shot World's Smallest 3D cameras

Now a days many new 3D technologies are coming, increasing the access to people. Sony has already been recording and broadcasting FIFA world cup matches live in 3D. One step further Sony unveiled new cyber-shot digital cameras (DSC-TX9 and DSC-WX5) which are world's smallest 3D cameras. If this is less, TX9 and WX5 capture 3D images with a single lens system instead of those traditional stereo lens system. 3D is a very vast area and includes many new innovating researches. This is why I am highly interested in it and usually feature related products.


About the traditional 3D stereo lens system, it consists of two lenses separated by some space and tilted to some angle, so this helps in capturing two angle images/videos along with depth/distance of object/subject. But Sony's new cyber shot digital cameras incorporate innovating 3D technology - 3D Sweep Panorama.

“Sony is focused on being the leader in 3D technology, leveraging its expertise to create the best 3D products, content and unique entertainment experiences,” said Kelly Davis, director of the digital imaging business at Sony Electronics.

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Features in a Glance

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Want to Create 3D Panoramas Yourself?

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Both digital camera models (DSC-TX9 and DSC-WX5) feature 3D Sweep Panorama. You have to take pictures in sweep motion - tilt the camera back and forth, 15 images will be automatically processed to detail-packed 3D panoramas. All images are then compiled to one single photo. The 3D images can be viewed 2D/3D/3D compatible TVs, which also requires 3D glasses available to buy at Sony Store.

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Background Defocus

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This method is mainly used by Game developers to focus on object they make the background blurred, know as bokeh effect. If do so in photo editing software manually then you won't ever get perfection. To shoot such photos, DSLRs dominate. But Sony Cyber Shot can do all for you smartly, It distinguishes between object or the subject of photo and the background very well, creating sharp and crispy digital image, emphasizing on subject more.

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Superior Quality Photos Like DSLRs

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Sony cyber shot may be this time liked by DSLR owners too. Superior Auto mode makes image cleaner, sharper and more dynamic pictures also by use of an extension Intelligent Auto mode comprising multiple shots. Soft Skin mode is the another feature which recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of real world imperfections. The cameras provide good performance at low light with Sony's Exmor R back illuminated CMOS (Charged Metallic Oxide Sensor) sensor.

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Shoot Full HD Videos Now

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The cyber shot models can record full HD movies at resolution of 1080p (ie 1920x1080) in ACCHD format (Sony's High Definition Handycam Camcorder Videos), also at resolution of 1440x1080 in MP4 formats, suitable for online sharing and streaming.



Meanwhile Sony also unveiled  DSC-T99, lets include it here briefly.

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Cyber Shot WX5, TX9, T99 Specifications

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Features	DSC-WX5	DSC-TX9	DSC-T99
Effective Pixels	12.2 megapixels	12.2 megapixels	14.1 megapixels
Image Sensor	7.81mm (1/2.3 type) Exmor R CMOS	7.81mm (1/2.3 type) Exmor R CMOS	7.76mm (1/2.3 type) Super HAD CCD
Processor	BIONZ	BIONZ	BIONZ
Lens	Sony G	Carl Zeiss	Carl Zeiss
Zoom	5x (optical)	4x (optical)	4x (optical)
ISO	Auto/125/200/400/800/ 1600/3200	Auto/125/200/400/800/ 1600/3200	Auto/80/100/200/400/ 800/1600/3200
Sweep Panorama	Yes (including 3D, Intelligent)	Yes (including 3D; Intelligent; Underwater)	Yes  (including Underwater)
Sweep Multi Angle	Yes	Yes
LCD screen	7.0cm (2.8”)	8.8cm (3.5”)	7.5cm (3.0”)
Battery Life	115mins (230 shots) – CIPA standard with LCD on	115mins (230 shots) – CIPA standard with LCD on	115mins (230 shots) – CIPA standard with LCD on
Image stabilizer	Optical SteadyShot	Optical SteadyShot	Optical SteadyShot
Video recording	Full HD movie (1920x1080/50i MPEG-4 AVC(H.264))	Full HD movie (1920x1080/50i MPEG-4 AVC(H.264))	720p HD movie (1280x720 progressive 30 fps MPEG-4)
Approx Internal memory	32MB	32MB	32MB
Approx dimensions WxHxD (mm)	91.7 x 51.9 x 21.5 mm	97.8 x 59.5 x 17.5 mm	93.0 x 55.6 x 16.8 mm
Approx Weight	130gm	133gm	105gm
Colours	Black, silver, brown, gold and violet	Dark grey, gold, red	Black, silver, pink, green and violet

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Sony will start selling these 3D camcorders by September this year at Sony Style and stores. DCS-TX9 will cost about $400 (approx Rs20K), DCS-WX5  about $300 (approx Rs15K), & DCS-T99 about $250 (approx Rs12.5K).


Well, these are great cameras and value of money products from Sony specially if you are an amateur photographer. Even it's said that DSLR owners will also give it good response, since its compact, light in weight, easy to use, and many other useful features. The most important parts are 3D and HD. Now Sony is dominating in the field. 


I wish to own Cyber Shot DCS-WX5, what about you? Did you like any of them? Do you see any competitor of Sony around? We love to hear from you.



Shekhar Sahu

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