Sony will soon announce the release of a couple of new cameras, the DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1, which are based on its fairly new DSC-HX1, according to a SonyInsider report and listings on Provantage.com. The announcement is expected to come before month's end and the pair will build on the HX1 by replacing its 9-megapixel sensor with a 10-megapixel unit. Both will also be capable of recording 720p HD video, while the HX1 should also support 1080p recordings.

The DSC-TX1 is said to have a 4x optical zoom and a 3-inch LCD, and will reportedly be available in black, blue, pink and one more unknown color. The less costly WX1 would have 5x optical zoom but a 2.7-inch LCD. Either should use G-series lenses and sport the same panoramic shooting mode as the HX1.

According to the Provantage listings, the TX1 will cost $356 while the WX1 will cost $327.