Sony readying CyberShot DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1 cameras?

It was only a few months ago that we were fielding rumors about Sony's CyberShot DSC-HX1, and now we're struggling to keep our credit card at bay each time we waltz by one in the local camera shop. Today, Sony Insider has pointed out that the outfit may be readying a new duo to complement the megazoom: the DSC-TX1 and DSC-WX1. If the latest whispers prove legitimate, the TX1 will boast a 10 megapixel sensor, 4x optical zoom, 3-inch LCD, 720p movie mode and a price tag somewhere south of $400. The WX1 should check in as a lower-end model with 10 megapixels, a 5x optical zoom, 2.7-inch LCD and the same 720p movie mode; why exactly it'll be cheaper we're not sure, but that's the good word at the moment. E-tailer Provantage already has listings for both cameras up, so it seems as if it's just a matter of time before Sony confirms all the good news.

[Via Sony Insider]

[Wolfticket @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:26PM]

Is it just me, or does the title not fit the article?
Also, any chance of huge optical zooms on cameras, ala the 40x plus ones found on video cameras? The quality might not be great, but it would be handy as an option in some situations.

[IK @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:48PM]

what situations

bird watching?

or

bird watching?

[Jack Storm @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:49PM]

Airplane watching?

[Templarian @ Jul 3rd 2009 4:02PM]

Superman watching?

[Wolfticket @ Jul 3rd 2009 5:04PM]

Stuff-that-is-a-long-way-away-and-you-can't-get-any-closer watching?

[bikehorn @ Jul 3rd 2009 7:59PM]

How about the Olympus SP-590UZ? 26x optical. That's as good as it gets.

[bublik @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:31PM]

sony! great stuff but not the prices...

[budd1e_lee @ Jul 3rd 2009 3:46PM]

The lower price of the W series is likely due to the fact that the T-series has traditionally been a slimmer design, with the touchscreen and rechargeable li-ion. While the W-series uses AA batteries and isn't the slim form factor.

[Zach @ Jul 3rd 2009 4:04PM]

The W series does NOT use AA batteries, they use rechargable Li-Ion batterys... Also the W series has larger lenses wider angles and deeper zoom (if only slightly).

[pchin524 @ Jul 3rd 2009 4:31PM]

If only it wasn't a recession, i'd splurge and become a Sony fanboy :D

[allfin4 @ Jul 3rd 2009 11:35PM]

Market Date: 9/9/2009
MSRP: $379.99