Well this is embarrassing. Not for us, but probably for Sony. It was recently discovered that the deftly blurred PR shots Sony used for their new 3D-capable Cyber-shot compacts–the new cams that boasted of DSLR-like depth effects that we posted just yesterday—were evidently shot using a Canon DSLR.
Sony just unveiled three new compact cams, with two—the WX5 and TX9—that make up Sony’s first cameras “that can capture amazing 3D images to enjoy on any 3D-compatible TV.” The two cams both feature 12.1 megapixels sensors, and achieve the 3D images using something called 3D Sweep Panorama technology.
Sony has just introduced the Cyber-shot TX5, touted as the “world’s thinnest waterproof camera.” At less than an inch thick (17.7mm, to be exact), it’s a pretty good claim. It doesn’t even look like a ruggedized cam—at least not like the rest of the bunch with obvious rubberized exteriors. The TX5 pretty much borrows its design from the rest of Sony’s stylish T-series cams that come with smooth, clean lines and a solid sliding lens cover, but adds a pretty good degree of toughness with water, shock, dust, and freeze-protection.
