Sony Action Cam HDR-AS30V
£260 from www.sony.co.uk
Perfect for thrill-seekers – the new Action Cam lets adrenalin junkies take it to the next level. It’s the wearable video camera from Sony that’s ready for all the adventure you can throw at it, with exciting new features like GPS, Live-View Remote and a slim waterproof housing. From muddy bike treks to tropical lagoons, the new Action Cam HDR-AS30V captures those once-in-a-lifetime experiences in fantastic blur-free Full HD video movie quality and detail-packed 11.9 megapixel still photos.
Sony Cyber-shot™ HX50: world’s smallest, lightest camera with 30x zoom
£299 from www.sony.co.uk
From round-the-world expeditions to an after dinner Christmas walk in the snow, the new Cyber-shot™ HX50 camera from Sony gives every scene the colour, detail and clarity it deserves – even at high zoom. Boasting a 20.4MP sensor and built-in image stabilisation, the HX50 delivers beautifully vibrant photos and Full HD videos, even when you’re far from your subject. What’s more it’s the world’s smallest and lightest digital still camera that packs a powerful 30x optical zoom range and what’s more is backed by a powerful battery that can take 400 photos with just one charge.
The HX50 is the perfect present for the creative types in the family, offering nine different picture effects to experiment with, giving those shots of the children opening their presents an entirely new perspective. There are also three picture effects available in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode, plus four different movie effects.