Sony unveils Cyber-shot cameras, one waterproof to 16 feet

Sony has announced three new Cyber-shot subcompact cameras: the 18-megapixel DSC-TX200V, $500, 16-megapixel DSC-WX70, $230, and 16-megapixel DSC-WX50, $200. All are wide-angle, have 5x zoom lenses, can capture full-HD resolution video, and are able to capture 2D and 3D panoramas that are stitched together in-camera.

The most interesting is the TX200V (shown), a rugged model that Sony says is waterproof to a depth of 16 feet. Sony also claims that it has improved the model’s autofocusing, so it can focus more quickly, even in low light. The TX200V also has a large, 3.3-inch touchscreen OLED display, and the zoom lens is non-telescoping.

The other two WX-series models are significantly cheaper. The WX70 has a 3-inch display with more than 900,000 dots, and the WX50 includes a 2.7-inch display.

All models will be available in March.