The cameras are closely related, with both featuring a similar body design, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens, and four megapixel imager. Unusually (and we'd say laudably, given the fact that it flies in the face of the common-place industry practice of creating multiple models with no difference beyond their imager resolution), Sony has chosen to differentiate the cameras based on their LCD size, rather than their megapixel ratings. The lower-cost DSC-S60 model features a 2.0 inch LCD; the DSC-S90 model upgrades this to a 2.5" LCD with identical resolution. The higher-resolution LCD, says Sony, will be more conducive to on-the-spot sharing of images with friends and family. Most other features of the cameras are identical; it should be noted that the S90 is just a touch heavier thanks to the larger LCD display, however.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S60 will ship with a pricetag of $249.95, while the S90 will cost $299.95. Both cameras will be in stores from mid-March in the USA.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S60
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	Sony
Model Number	DSC-S60
Dimensions	3.8 x 2.5 x 1.6" 97.0 x 64.0 x 40.0mm
Weight	198.0 g 6.9 oz
Planned Price	$249.95
Planned Availability	Mar 2005
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/2.7 CCD 4.10 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Image Dimensions	2304 x 1728 (4.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	2 levels
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder	Yes
LCD	2.0", 115,000 pixels
Lens
Lens Type	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom
Focal Length	6.0 - 18.0mm (actual) 39 - 117mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f2.8 - f5.6 (W), f5.2 - f10 (T)
Focusing System	with AF assist lamp
Focusing Range	Normal: 20" - 4,081" (50 cm - 9,999 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro/ Redeye Reduction Range: 6 in. - 12.5 ft. (0.2 -3.8m)
Creative
Scene Modes	Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Digital Zoom	2x
Self Timer	Yes, 10 seconds
Movie Format	MPEG with audio 640 x 480 Max. frame-rate: 16 frames per second
Storage
Recording Medium	Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Built-in
File Format	JPEG
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Power
Battery Type	AA NiMH, Alkaline, Nickel-Metal Manganese
Battery Form Factor	2 x AA
Product Bundle
Software	Picture Package™ for Sony v1.6 (Windows), Pixela™ ImageMixer VCD2
Battery / Charger	AA Nimh battery and charger
Flash Memory	32.0MB internal
Other
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
Internal Speaker	Yes
Operating System Compatibility	Windows / Mac OS
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S90
General
Camera Type	Compact
Manufacturer	Sony
Model Number	DSC-S90
Dimensions	3.8 x 2.5 x 1.6" 97.0 x 64.0 x 40.0mm
Weight	202.0 g 7.1 oz
Planned Price	$299.95
Planned Availability	Mar 2005
Image Capture
Sensor Type	1/2.7 Sony SuperHAD CCD 4.10 megapixels (effective)
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Image Dimensions	2304 x 1728 (4.0 megapixels) 2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels) 1280 x 960 (1.2 megapixels) 640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
Image Quality	2 levels
Image Preview / Review
Viewfinder	Yes
LCD	2.5", 115,000 pixels
Lens
Lens Type	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom
Image Stabilization	No
Focal Length	6.0 - 18.0mm (actual) 39 - 117mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range	f2.8 - f5.6 (W), f5.2 - f10 (T)
Focusing System	with AF assist lamp
Focusing Range	Normal: 20" - 4,081" (50 cm - 9,999 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity	auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed	30 - 1/2000 second
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Internal Flash	Modes: Auto/Forced On/Forced Off/Slow Synchro/ Redeye Reduction Range: 6 in. - 12.5 ft. (0.2 -3.8m)
Creative
Scene Modes	Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
Digital Zoom	2x
Self Timer	Yes, 10 seconds
Movie Format	MPEG with audio 640 x 480 Max. frame-rate: 16 frames per second
Storage
Recording Medium	Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, Built-in
File Format	JPEG
Connectivity
Video	Yes, NTSC / PAL switchable
Computer	USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed
Power
Battery Type	AA NiMH, Alkaline, Nickel-Metal Manganese
Battery Form Factor	2 x AA
Product Bundle
Software	Picture Package™ for Sony v1.6 (Windows), Pixela™ ImageMixer VCD2
Battery / Charger	AA NiMH battery and charger
Flash Memory	32.0MB internal
Other
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
Internal Microphone	Yes
Internal Speaker	Yes
Tripod Mount	Yes
Remote Control	No
Operating System Compatibility	Windows / Mac OS
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