Cyber-shot

"SONY DSC" redirects here. For other uses, see Sony DSC (disambiguation).

An example of a digital camera in the Cyber-shot line.

Cyber-shot is Sony's line of point-and-shoot digital cameras introduced in 1996. Cyber-shot model names use a DSC prefix, which is an initialism for "Digital Still Camera". Many Cyber-shot models feature Carl Zeiss trademarked lenses, while others use Sony, or Sony G lenses.

All Cyber-shot cameras accept Sony's proprietary Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO Duo flash memory. Select models have also supported CompactFlash. Current Cyber-shot cameras support Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, and SDXC.

Currently the W and T-series use Sony N-type batteries While most H-series use G-type batteries.

From 2006 to 2009, Sony Ericsson used the Cyber-shot brand in a line of mobile phones.

On March 31, 2012 Sony unveiled the Sony Cybershot DSC W690 as the world`s thinnest 10x optical zoom camera.

Models

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 is a bridge camera that sports a 1 inch sensor and a Carl Zeiss lens.

Main article: List of Sony Cyber-shot cameras

The current lineup consists of:

• QX series – attachable cameras for smarphones
• R and RX series – state-of-the-art, large-sensor compact cameras
  • DSC-RX100/DSC-RX100 II – pocketable camera with the largest 1" sensor of all cameras of its size
  • DSC-RX10 — zoom lens 1" 24-200mm equivalent 35mm bridge camera with constant widest aperture F2.8
  • DSC-RX1/DSC-RX1R – the world's smallest full-frame camera
• T Series – rugged, slimline cameras with touchscreens
• H series and HX series – bridge cameras with long superzoom lenses
• W series – entry-level cameras
• WX series entry level cameras with CMOS sensors.

Features

3D

Some Cyber-shot models can take 3D stills by shooting two images using two different focus settings. The technology uses one lens only for the process, and users can later see the images on a 3D TV or on a regular 2D screen. The cameras have been available since 2010.

Geotagging

Cyber-Shot models such as the DSC-HX20V and the DSC-HX200V have a built-in GPS so the user can have their photos automatically geotagged as they are being taken. The feature can also serve as a compass as it shows the user's position on the camera screen.

Tru Black

Tru Black is a technology developed by Sony which allows a better visualization of the screen, even when there is too much light. It enables LCD screens to automatically change the display contrast in order to enhance the controlling reflectance. In other words, when light hits a display with Tru Black technology, the screen turns opaque as a means to improve the visualization of the content.

Panorama

All current Cyber-shot cameras are equipped with a panoramic technology branded as Sweep Panorama, which enables the user to capture wide format photographs using only one lens. The photos can be taken and displayed in 2D or 3D.

See also

• Sony Alpha
• Sony SmartShot
• Sony Picture Motion Browser