Sony is launching the new Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V, a compact, slim, stylish and rugged digital camera. The new shooter is waterproof to 5 meters (16 feet), freezeproof to 14°F and dustproof. It features a new reinforced glass design on the front and a sleek, compact design that fits the slimmest pocket or purse. The TX200V, follow-up to the TX100V, sports a 18.2 Megapixel Exmor R COMS image sensor, and a new BIONZ processor that combined to deliver low-noise images; and a 5x optical zoom lens with Clear Image Zoom technology that boosts the zoom range to 10x.

Thanks to the CMOS sensor and BIONZ processor, the camera also offers super fast AutoFocus speeds of approximately 0.13 seconds in daytime and 0.25 seconds in low-light situations. It is able to capture full 18.2 Megapixel resolution images at up to 10fps. With Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode, which has been improved with the addition of electronic image stabilization, the camera delivers blur-free images and movies even when walking. Its Background Defocus function takes two shots and identifies the background, then applies a defocused background keeping the subject crisp and clear. The waterproof Cyber-shot supports Full HD 1080/60p video recording with Dual-Record, allowing you to shoot 13 Megapixel stills and movies at the same time.

Sony’s TX200V also includes Superior Auto mode, Intelligent Scene Recognition mode, 3D shooting modes, Face Detection technology, Smile Shutter, Motion Detection, Anti-blink, and Soft Skin mode. The Photo Creativity function allows users to fine-tune your exposure settings, such as brightness, color, and vividness, and quickly choose the right enhancement for your subject; and the Picture Effect lets you add a new level of expression to photos. The TX200V comes with a 3.3-inch OLED touchscreen and a microHDMI output. It is also equipped with GPS and compass for recording location data and camera direction as you shoot movies and photos. GPS Log lets users track a photographic journey and later view the path and images on a map.

The waterproof Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V will come in red, silver and violet. You can pre-order at Amazon for $499.99.

Product Specifications

Recording

  • Media Type : optional Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2), microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Approx. 18.2 Megapixels
  • Still Image Size 16:9 : 13M(4896×2,752) / 2M(1,920 x 1,080)
  • Still Image Size 4:3 : 18M(4896×3,672) / 10M(3,648 x 2,736) / 5M(2,592 x 1,944) / VGA
  • Panorama Still Image Size : Sweep Panorama:HR(10,480 x 4,096) / Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) / Standard(4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920)
  • Sweep Multi Angle Image Size : 2M (1,920 x 1,080)
  • Video Format : AVCHD Ver2.0/MP4
  • Video Mode : AVCHD 60i:28M PS(1,920×1,080/60p)/24M FX/17M FH(1,920×1,080/60i)/9M HQ(1,440×1,080/60i),MP4:12M(1,440×1,080/30fps)/6M(1,280×720/30fps)/3M VGA(640×480/30fps)
  • Photo Capture from Movie : Yes
  • Dual Record : Yes
  • Audio Format : AC3 (Stereo)
  • Microphone/Speaker : Stereo/mono
  • Wind Noise Reduction : Off/on

Focus Control

  • AF Modes : Multi Point AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Flexible Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus / Flexible Spot AF(Tracking Focus) / Flexible Spot AF(Face Tracking Focus)
  • AF Illuminator : Auto / Off

Flash

  • Flash Modes : Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off
  • Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx.0.08m to 3.1m(3 1/4 inches to 10 feet 2 1/8 inches)(W) / Approx.0.6m to 2.3 m(1feet 11 5/8 inches to 7 feet 6 5/8 inches)(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.6.1 m(20 feet 1/4 inches)(W) / Approx.4.6 m(15 feet 1 1/8 inches)(T))

Interface

  • Memory Card Slot : MS Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark 2) and Micro SD/Micro SDHC Compatible
  • HD Output : Micro HDMI
  • USB Port(s) : Micro USB, Hi-Speed USB(USB2.0)

Camera

  • Camera Type : Touch screen

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
  • Optical Zoom : 5x
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Still 16:9: 28-140mm / Still 4:3: 26-130mm / Movie 16:9: 28-140mm(Optical SteadyShot Standard), 30-150mm(Optical SteadyShot Active) / Movie 4:3: 35-175mm(Optical SteadyShot Standard), 37-185mm(Optical SteadyShot Active)
  • Lens Construction : 12 elements in 10 groups(including 6 aspheric elements, 1 prism)
  • Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto:AF(W:Approx.3cm(1.18”) to Infinity, T:Approx.60cm(1.97′) to Infinity) / Program Auto:AF(W:Approx.8cm(0.26′) to Infinity, T:Approx.60cm(1.97′) to Infinity)
  • Aspheric Elements : 6
  • Clear Image Zoom : 10x
  • Steady Shot Mode:Active : Yes

Exposure System

  • Metering Modes : Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
  • Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
  • Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Soft Snap / Soft Skin / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Handheld Twilight / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet Mode / Anti-Motion blur / Backlight Correction HDR / Hi-speed Shutter / Underwater
  • D-Range Optimizer : Standard
  • ISO : Auto / 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800
  • White Balance Mode : Auto (Intelligent) / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set / Underwater

Convenience Features

  • Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
  • Erase/Protect : Erase: Single / Select / Date / Folder / AVCHD, Protect: Single / Select / Date / Folder / AVCHD

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 7/8″ x 2 3/8″ x 21/32″ (95.5 x 58.3 x 16.0mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 4.6 oz. (129g)
  • Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 4.0 oz. (114g)

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3″ Exmor® R CMOS Sensor
  • Processor : BIONZ®
  • Pixel Gross : 18.9MP
  • Effective Picture Resolution : 18.2MP
  • Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 3.3” Xtra Fine™ TruBlack™ OLED touch screen (1,229K dots)
  • Brightness Control : 5(Bright) / 4 / 3(Normal) / 2 / 1(Dark)
  • Grid Display : Yes (Off / On)
  • Touch Panel : Yes

Drive System

  • Self-timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
  • Shutter Speeds : iAuto(2″ – 1/1600) / Program Auto(1″ – 1/1600)
  • Burst Mode : Approx 10 fps at 18.2MP (Maximum 10 shots)

Advanced Features

  • Anti Motion Blur : Yes
  • Sweep Panorama : Intelligent Sweep Panorama / 3D Sweep Panorama
  • Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Selected Face Memory)
  • Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
  • Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ with Active Mode Image Stabilization4
  • In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red-Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking
  • Intelligent Auto : Yes
  • Shooting Tips : Yes
  • Background Defocus : Yes
  • Waterproof : Yes
  • Superior Auto : Yes
  • Tracking Focus : Off / Auto
  • Blink Detection : Yes
  • Picture Effects : HDR Painting / Richtone Monochrome / Miniature / Toy camera / Pop Color / Partial Color / Soft High-key / Watercolor / Illustration

Power

  • Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BN 3.6V
  • Battery Capacity : typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh), minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh)
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.0W
  • Power Requirements : AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 18W

In the Box

  • AC Adaptor AC-UB10
  • Cleaning Cloth
  • Battery (NP-BN)
  • Micro USB Cable
  • Paint Pen
  • Battery Charger
  • Wrist Strap
  • Instruction Manual