Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Becomes Waterproof, Retains Sony Sleek Factor

Style maven Sony has brought forth a sleek, sub-compact camera that owns ...y in traditional Sony style. This Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 has some serious grit under the hood, but it doesn't show through and make the ultra slim pocket shooter any less sleek. This compact camera adds waterproofing and shockproofing to an already dense package of features. The 17mm thin camera is waterproof up to about 3m. Able to take pictures underwater with no problems, the touchscreen interface works just fine soaking wet as well. Don't worry about little drops as well, this slender little fellow is certified to withstand little falls up to 1.5m. All these are unusual for Sony, but it still retains its suit pocket or purse-worthy slender style.

Other more standard features are included as well. An automatic panorama stitching mode - like the found one on TX1 is included. Click and wave the camera across your desired field of view, and the DSC-TX5 bursts the shutter and stitches the photos together for you. HD video is shot at 720p @ 30fps, which is the norm for these days. Also of note is the new standard on Cyber-shots released in 2010, SD memory capability. Sony has finally given up its hard sell on the Memory Stick format, and now accepts SD and SDHC memory cards as well. This should make Sony a more palatable option for those who have invested in SD as opposed to Sony's proprietary format. The Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 should be up for sale around the end of March with an MSRP of $350.