Nothing like new digital cameras. This time it’s Sony’s turn with five new Cyber-shot models (DSC-T900, DSC-T90, DSC-W290, DSC-W230 and DSC-H20) – four of which feature a new “intelligent auto mode” which detects scene conditions and automatically adjusts settings – especially for difficult lighting scenarios. The new mode also “enhances pictures of faces to capture natural skin tones, identifies when your subject has closed eyes, and helps reduce blur without damaging image quality.”

Sony also added several other technologies on some of these models:

  • Intelligent scene recognition – detects up to eight scenes, recognizes objects, faces, and lighting conditions. Changes settings to get the best shot in 1/13th of a second.
  • Face detection – detects up to 8 faces and adjusts focus, exposure, white balance, and flash, while also detecting motion.
  • There’s also blink detection which takes two pictures and saves one where the eyes are not shut
  • iSCN advanced – takes two shots within a fraction of a second using two sets of settings letting you select the picture you prefer
  • Built-in tools to edit, archive, and share pictures
  • In-camera retouch features – red-eye correction and image management
  • Group favorites and filter by baby, adult, all faces, or smiles
  • PhotoMusic feature with HD slideshow mode with transitions and music for viewing on camera or television

Here’s a quick rundown on the five new models:

DSC-T900

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  • Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology
  • Full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes
  • Stereo microphone
  • 16.3 mm thin
  • 12.1 megapixels and 4x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens
  • 3.5 inch Xtra Fine LCD display
  • Comes with camera stand which allows HDMI connectivity (no cable though.. figures)
  • Available in silver, black, red and bronze
  • MSRP of $380

DSC-T90

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  • Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology
  • 15 mm thin
  • 12.1 megapixels and 4x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens
  • 3 inch wide touch-panel LCD display
  • Available in silver, black, pink, blue and brown
  • MSRP of $300

DSC-W290

  • Selected-face memory – Zero in on the main subject’s face. Next time camera detects that face, it will automatically focus on that person
  • Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology
  • Full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes
  • 12.1 megapixels with 5x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens
  • 3 inch LCD display
  • Available in silver, black, blue and bronze
  • MSRP of $250

    DSC-W230

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    • iSCN detects up to 5 scene conditions; face detection with child and adult priority
    • Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and Smile Shutter technology
    • 12.1 megapixels with 4x Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar optical zoom lens
    • 3 inch LCD display
    • Available in silver, black, blue and red
    • MSRP of $200

    DSC-H20

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    • Selected-face memory – Zero in on the main subject’s face. Next time camera detects that face, it will automatically focus on that person
    • Optical SteadyShot feature and Smile Shutter technology
    • Full-screen 720p movie recording at 30 frames per second in fine, standard and VGA recording modes
    • 10.1 megapixel resolution
    • 10x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens
    • 3 inch LCD display
    • Available in black for $280

    You can pre-order these cameras at SonyStyle.com beginning in March. The new models are expected to ship in April.

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