The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 16.2 MP Waterproof Camera for Superb Outdoor and Underwater Photographs

By Arthur Parthos


The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 is a good digital camera that can be used just about anyplace any time from the top of the Eiffel Tower to the bottom of the sea. This digital camera isn't just sleek and stylish, but will fit into a slim pocket or small handbag. Its airtight construction makes it possible for the digital camera to be dust proof, waterproof up to 16 feet and 10 inches and shatter proof from up to 5 feet 9 inches. This camera is tough enough for extreme weather temperatures from 14 degrees to 104 degrees.

You have to do some thorough research when looking at this camera, from the spec information from the manufacturer to people's reviews on popular online retailers. Know about all the positives as well as the negatives to help you make an educated decision. The easiest way to find out if the camera is really for you or not is to test it out yourself. On paper, this might look like a great camera for using outside and underwater. Nevertheless, some individuals who purchased the digital camera weren't all that satisfied with it. The images and videos are excellent for an outdoor camera, that is merely a small point and shoot camera. However, it lacks a few features that would make it the perfect outdoor camera.

Its sleek and stylish design makes this digital camera great for taking it to the cafe or taking it to the beach. When not in use, the slide cover gives great protection for the camera lens and the screen display is really clear. This digital camera includes a 25mm wide-angle lens that is great, along with wonderful photo and image quality. The videos it records are, as opposed to most point and shoot cameras, 1080i videos at 60 fps, rather than 30 fps. This makes for motion that is lifelike, and looks amazing on a giant screen television. It seems to have a very reliable waterproofing, which is a good thing.

But some of the cons for a few people include the sluggish startup time. By the time you begin to take your movies, it will take 5 to 7 seconds, before it will begin taking the movie. This could soon add up to be an irritating annoyance. Even though it is quite durable, it can get scuffed easily. You must be very careful when putting the camera in your pocket with keys, because they can easily scrape the screen. The battery life is much to be desired and it does not include a separate charger.

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-TX10 16.2 MP Waterproof Digital Still Camera seems to be a fantastic form factor for everyday use, but not a rugged camera. Despite the fact that the camera captures very good pictures and videos, if you need a truly great outdoor camera then you may need to look somewhere else.

Sony has designed five new innovative 16.2-megapixel Cyber-shot cameras (models DSC-TX100V, DSC-TX10, DSC-HX7V, DSC-WX10 and DSC-WX9) that happen to be the They also have innovative Dual Rec (record) technologies, for taking still pictures in the course of video capture. The DSC-TX100V camera will be the world's initial compact digital nevertheless camera to include complete HD (1920 x 1080/60p) video capability. This format gives the least distortion for playback on a high definition television.

The TX100V is also the initial Cyber-shot camera using a three.5-inch OLED with touch screen that provides deeper blacks and much more vibrant color contrast on the screen, all while becoming thinner and getting a more quickly response time than most LCDs. It's also useful when shooting films. Moreover, the DSC-WX10 camera is one of the only digital nevertheless cameras to contain a high-speed linear auto focus feature that supplies quick and precise focusing similar to the speed of a DSLR camera.

"Sony is among the 1st camera producers within the market to provide a 16.2MP CMOS sensor, which is a great benefit for buyers," mentioned Kelly Davis, director with the digital imaging group at Sony Electronics. "They are acquiring the best image quality too as all the benefits of the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor technology in extremely compact, fashionable cameras."

With Sony's 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor technologies, these models supply superb low-light performance, as much as 10fps burst shooting as well as the Intelligent Sweep Panorama(TM) feature.




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