Sony has introduced a pair of cameras that use their brand new "Exmor R" CMOS sensor. This new sensor is "back illuminated", allowing for better low light performance than traditional CCD sensors (click the link below for more details). Sony says that the Exmor R has twice the sensitivity of a typical CCD, and this sample photo (shot at ISO 2500) is quite impressive for a compact camera.
Spec.:
10.2 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor has twice the sensitivity of traditional CCDs
F2.4 - F5.9, 5X optical zoom Sony G lens, equivalent to 24 - 120 mm (too bad the max aperture at telephoto isn't fast like at the wide end)
Optical image stabilization
2.7" LCD display with 230,000 pixels
Records video at 1280 x 720 (30 fps) with sound for up to 29 minutes
11MB onboard memory + Memory Stick Duo slot
Uses NP-BG1 or NP-FG1 lithium-ion battery; 350 shots per charge
Ships in October for $350
