Sony DSC-H3 Camera

Sony is introducing a super-zoom digital camera small enough to carry to any school activity. The new 8-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-H3 camera has a powerful 10x optical zoom lens for those close-up shots you don’t want to miss, and yet features a super compact form so you can take the camera along anywhere.

The model features high-definition component output, putting a high-resolution spin on the family slideshow. Families can see their digital photos the same way they watch their favorite TV shows – in full 1080 HD resolution.

The DSC-H3 model includes a variety of features such as a powerful Carl Zeiss ® 10x optical zoom lens, a long-range flash that lights up subjects farther from the camera, and a 2.5-inch LCD screen that automatically adjusts for correctly exposed, sharp photos.

Equipped with Sony’s Dynamic Range Optimizer, originally developed for the Alpha digital SLR system, the new camera can analyze captured image data, and instantly determine the best exposure and tonality of each picture before JPEG compression.

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H3 camera will ship next month for about $300.