Cyber-shot DSC-W300: 13.6 megapixel digital camera launched

Sony has announced the launch of their Cyber-shot DSC-W300 pocket-sized digital camera model.

This product is amazing considering it offers a 13.6 megapixel CCD sensor.

The camera comes loaded with Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom, titanium coating, and a 2.7-inch LCD display.

Sony claims that this camera is one of their most technologically packed portable digital cameras.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 also comes loaded with Sony’s “Super Steady Shot” image stabilization, noise reduction, and smile recognition technologies. The camera also features a component video output.

It would retail starting this may for around $350.

Features at a glance:

* 13.6 effective Megapixel CCD (!)
* F2.8-5.5, 3X optical zoom lens, equivalent to 35 - 105 mm
* Optical image stabilization
* Ultra-compact body has “ultra-hard titanium coating”
* 2.7″ LCD display (230k pixels) + optical viewfinder
* Extra high-speed burst mode shoots 3MP photos at 5 frames/second
* Extra high sensitivity mode boosts ISO to 6400 (not looking forward to this one)
* Same adjustable noise reduction, face/smile detection, D-Range Optimizer plus, movie mode as the H50 above
* Optional conversion lenses and HD video out cable
* 31MB onboard memory + MS Duo slot
* Uses NP-BG1/FG1 li-ion battery; 300 shots per charge
* USB 2.0 High Speed supported
* Ships in May for $350

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