Sony HX9V, HX100V long-zoom cameras slip out early
updated 02:00 pm EST, Fri January 28, 2011
Sony HX9V and HX100V cameras arrive early
Two Sony Cyber-shot cameras have leaked out on Friday that could have Sony pushing the limits of long-zoom cameras. The HX9V could have one of the longest zooms ever in a compact camera with a 16X, f3.3-5.9 lens. It would still try to claim high image quality with Let's Go Digital seeing a 16-megapixel but back-illuminated CMOS sensor that should improve sensitivity and reduce noise.
A compass and GPS would add geotagging with direction, and it would shoot "full HD" (1080i or 1080p) video. The camera would support both 2D and 3D panorama shooting.
The HX100V would be a more traditional zoom body with a 30X, f2.8-5.6 lens in a larger frame. It too would have a 16-megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, a compass, GPS and the full HD movie capture and panorama mode.
Neither camera has a release date or a price, but they may be unveiled in time for the CP+ show next month.
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