Sony Adds Wireless 6MP DSC-G1 To P&S Arsenal

Sony has announced its first wireless camera today, the Cyber-shot DSC-G1 that will allow users to transmit photos to other cameras or PC computers. Equipped with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) connection, owners of the Sony G1 can wirelessly communicate with up to four DLNA-enabled devices, including Sony VAIO computers with a push of a button. The new Cyber-shot carries a new high resolution LCD screen, 2GB of internal memory, and a new in-camera album system. The Sony G1 will retail for $599 when it becomes available in April.

Geared for vacationers, the Cyber-shot G1 features massive 2GB of internal memory, enough storage for 600 6MP photos or 7,500 VGA-sized pictures, according to the Sony press release. The 6MP Sony Cyber-shot G1 sports a 3x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens with a sliding lens cover. The G1 possesses a 3.5-inch LCD screen with 921,000 pixels of resolution. The new monitor resolution is four times higher than standard Cyber-shot monitors, according to a company press release today.

The Cyber-shot G1 includes a new auto image management system that allows users to set up photo albums in the camera. Users can then search for photos by keywords or search for other pictures by color, composition, or even by face. The new camera is equipped with optical image stabilization, called Sony’s Super Steady Shot, with a maximum sensitivity of 1000 ISO. The G1 is the first of an expected new G-series. The camera will support Memory Stick Pro/Duo media and come with a Li-Ion Battery NP-FR1.
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