Sony’s new Cybershot DSC-H70 digital camera is a pocket-sized, metallic super zoom with 10x zoom and 25mm wide angle lens through to 250mm telephoto zoom. Allowing you to go as wide as you like or really bring your subject in close. Features include 3.0” (230K dots) Clear Photo™ LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight. Capture expansive landscapes with one touch Sweep Panorama or take stunning 720p HD videos. Also, get clear shots with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
The H70’s Active mode stabilizes hand-held movie recording. Advanced features, such as the anti-blink, skin soft, face detection and Smile Shutter technology to easily create stunning images of people. Self-Portrait timer functions along with an In-camera Guide assist users getting better shots from everyday photography. The Sony H70?s lens carries the same Sony G branding as the company’s digital SLR lenses, an indication of its confidence in the lens optical performance. The Sony H70 stores images on Secure Digital, SDHC or the latest SDXC types. The H70 is also compatible with Sony’s own proprietary Memory Stick PRO Duo cards.
Overall, the 16-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H70 is the best value at the entry level of Sony’s 2011 compact megazooms and has some very strong features for a camera in its price range.
The Sony H70 camera will be available in black, silver, blue, or red versions.