Sony unveils one of the marquee models for its Cybershot W Series with the Sony DSC-W270 digital camera. The DSC-W270 offers HD movie recording, plus a powerful Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom with 28mm wide angle lens to fit more into the scene. The compact new Sony W270 put even more shooting power in your pocket.

Sony Cyber-shot W270 Specifications:

• 12.1 effective megapixels
• Carl Zeiss 5x optical zoom with 28mm wide angle lens
• Record 720p HD movie clips
• Optical SteadyShot for clearer handheld shooting
• Enhanced Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology

Available in a choice of eye-catching colours, the Sony CyberShot W270 is all about uncompromising picture quality and practical, easy to use functions. The Sony CyberShot DSC-W270 is available from mid-March 2009. No word on pricing.

(Source) Sony Japan