Sony Net-Sharing CAM for Social Networkers

Somebody had to go and do it. This time, it's Sony. Sensing a void in the social network user's desktop, Sony announced the new Sony Net-sharing CAM, a pocket-sized camera targeted at video bloggers and social networkers who regularly upload photos/videos onto the web.

The Net-sharing CAM allows seamless uploads of short video clips, and even takes 5-megapixel still photos. At 5 oz, it's hardly noticeable in your pocket, measuring just 1 3/16" x 4 1/8" x 2 1/4".

The CAM can record up to 5 hours of web-ready video on a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo card, in MPEG4 format. Picture qualities range from QVGA/15fps to VGA/30fps (viewable on TV). A sharemark button allows you to tag the videos that you want to upload.

Pre-loaded with Portable software, you can directly publish videos to Crackle and other video sharing sites. The camera includes a built-in flash, 4x digital zoom and a 2.4" LCD screen. A Li-ion battery powers it up (expect 90 minutes of battery life).

Priced at US $200, the Sony Net-sharing CAM will be available online on Sony Style and in retail locations.