Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX10 Review, Release Date, Price, Specifications and Features

The Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 camera is Sony's flagship WX-series model for 2011. When looking over the camera's specifications, you'll notice they are very similar when comparing to both its cheaper (DSC-WX9) or more expensive (DSX-HX7V) siblings.

Like many of Sony's new Cyber-shot cameras, the DSC-WX10 features a large 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" back-illuminated CMOS sensor, which is great in lowlight situations, and is also capable of 10fps burst shooting at full resolution and recording full 1080 (60i) video. Sony has also included their new Dual Rec Mode, which allows you to capture 3-megapixel still images while shooting video in the 1080/60i AVCHD format.

The DSC-WX10 features a bright (f/2.4), 7X optical zoom lens that covers a nice wide range of approx. 24 - 168mm; in 35mm equivalence. Included in each of this new generation of Sony Cyber-shot cameras are 3D Sweep Panorama and 3D Still Image modes. In these modes, the DSC-WX10 takes two consecutive shots in different focus positions to calculate depth. 3D Still Images can be seen in normal 2D or in 3D on compatible 3DTVs ( with all the needed optional accessories of course).  Another 3D feature is called Sweep Multi Angle mode, where the camera takes 15 still images at different angles to assemble a panorama, which can be viewed on the camera's LCD screen by titling and panning the camera.

Sony DSC-WX10 features include:

• 16.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor
• 7x, bright F2.4 optical zoom lens
• 2.8-inch LCD screen woth 460k dots
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
• Superior Auto mode
• Intelligent Sweep Panorama modes
• Full HD 1080@60i with Dual Rec of stills and movies
• Backlight Correction HDR enables crisp details in difficult lighting
• Manual operation puts the control back in your hands
• 10fps burst shooting at full resolution
• 3D Still Image and 3D iSweep Panorama modes change the way you view your world
• Li-ion battery pack (up to 360 shots per charge)
• HDMI output with optional cable
• Dual card slot accepts MS Duo and Sd/SDHC/SDXC memory cards

Sony's DSC-WX10 is available in black with a MSRP of $279.99 US.

What's in the box?:

•  Sony DSC-WX10 body
• Battery (NP-BG1)
• Wrist Strap
• USB Cable
• USB Charger (AC-UB10)
• CD-ROM