Sony unveiled its two new powerful Cyber-shot Mega Zoom Cameras

Sony Cyber-shot HX90V

When Sony released the Cyber-shot HX50V in 2013, it was the world's smallest and lightest camera with a 30x zoom lens. Now, two years later, it's back with the HX90V and WX500, which reclaim the title.

The two new additions to its Cyber-shot camera lineup, is packing as much power as possible into a compact design you can slip right into your pocket. The HX90V and WX500 both offer robust lenses and sleek designs along with a few extra features.

Sony Cyber-shot HX90V

Sony Cyber-shot HX90V

The HX90V and WX500 cameras are both equipped with a 18.2-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 30x optic zoom ZEISS lens and a BIONZ X processor. Sony included an LCD display that tilts up to 180 degrees, making it possible to take high-quality selfies. The cameras also features physical dials, a customizable control ring and built-in GPS for quickly geo-tagging your photos and video.



“With these new cameras, we’ve taken some of the most unique, advanced imaging technologies from our RX and Alpha cameras and leveraged our unique ‘miniaturization’ ability to deliver a high-zoom shooting experience unlike anything else in the compact camera market today,” said Neal Manowitz, Sony’s director still imaging.

Sony Cyber-shot WX500

The Compact Hi-Zoom HX90V starts at $430 while the Ultra-Compact WX500 costs $330. The more expensive model adds an electronic OLED viewfinder, which Sony says is a first for any camera this small.

Both new Cyber-shot cameras will be available this June through Sony and its authorized retailers. The company is also offering a few new accessories for the cameras, including a body case and a shotgun microphone, though it hasn’t revealed how much those add-ons will cost.