Cyber-shot is

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's line of

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s introduced in 1996. Cyber-shot model names use a DSC prefix, which is an initialism for "Digital Still Camera". Many Cyber-shot models feature

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trademarked lenses, while others use Sony, or Sony G lenses. All Cyber-shot cameras accept Sony's proprietary

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flash memory. Select models have also supported

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. Current Cyber-shot cameras support Memory Stick PRO Duo, SD,

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, and

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. From 2006 to 2009,

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used the Cyber-shot brand in a line of mobile phones.

Models

The current lineup consists of: * R and RX series – state-of-the-art, large-sensor compact cameras ** DSC-RX100/DSC-RX100 II/III/IV/V/VI/VII – pocketable camera with the largest 1" sensor of all cameras of its size ** DSC-RX10/DSC-RX10 II — zoom lens 1" 24-200mm equivalent 35mm

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with constant widest

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F2.8 ** DSC-RX10 III/DSC-RX10 IV — zoom lens 1" 24-600mm equivalent 35mm

with widest

F2.4-F4 ** DSC-RX1/DSC-RX1R/DSC-RX1R II – the world's smallest full-frame camera * H series and HX series -

s and compact cameras with long

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lenses * W series – entry-level cameras * WX series entry level cameras with CMOS sensors. Currently, W cameras use N-type batteries while most HX, WX and RX cameras use X-type batteries, with some exceptions - smaller cameras like the WX220 using N-type, larger like the RX10 the W-type battery. Earlier lineup had the following models: * QX series – lens-type compact cameras designed for use with smartphones * T Series – rugged, slimline cameras with

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s In the past, the W and T-series use Sony N-type batteries While most H-series use G-type batteries.

Features

3D

Some Cyber-shot models can take 3D stills by shooting two images using two different focus settings. The technology uses one lens only for the process, and users can later see the images on a 3D TV or on a regular 2D screen. The cameras have been available since 2010.

Geotagging

Some Cyber-Shot models such as the DSC-HX20V, DSC-HX90V, DSC-HX200V and the DSC-HX400V have a built-in

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so the user can have their photos automatically geotagged as they are being taken. The feature can also serve as a compass as it shows the user's position on the camera screen.

Tru Black

Tru Black is a technology developed by Sony which allows a better visualization of the screen, even when there is too much light. It enables LCD screens to automatically change the display contrast in order to enhance the controlling reflectance. In other words, when light hits a display with Tru Black technology, the screen turns opaque as a means to improve the visualization of the content.

Panorama

All current Cyber-shot cameras are equipped with a panoramic technology branded as Sweep Panorama, which enables the user to capture wide format photographs using only one lens. The photos can be taken and displayed in 2D or 3D.

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