Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Sony leads off the 2012 crop of waterproof digital point and shot cameras with a new high resolution offering. What it lacks in shock proof or depth proof capability of competing models it more than makes up for with image quality. 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V is an 18.2-megapixel dust-and waterproof ultra-compact camera with extremely fast auto focus, 5x optical zoom, optical Steady Shot functionality and Full HD movie capture. The 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, gives this camera the hugest resolution of any point and shoot camera.

The camera features a polished glass camera front, think iPhone, without protruding lenses or control buttons, making it one of the thinnest cameras in its class. Other highlights include an internally stacked zoom lens, on-board GPS and compass, as well as a background defocus filter that allows the camera to simulate the shallow depth of field achievable with larger-sensor cameras and fast/long lenses.

All this comes at a price,  the Sony TX200V will be available sometime in March at an MSRP of $499.99.

LINK (Via: Photography Blog)

Gizmodo weighs in:

Sony's new glass-faced TX200V is a decidedly opulent stab at something we've been asking for around here: a waterproof camera that doesn't sacrifice optics and design. It's just that it does it at a pretty painful price point.

Comments

[Cary Voss]

This camera seemed a bit too pricey for my budget so I asked a friend to borrow his. I must say, that it's an incredible camera even compared to large models. So might have to reevaluate for my fly fishing in Utah.