Sony Builds Cyber-Shot TX300V Wireless Charging Camera

Sony has a very special camera on track for the Japanese market, but no other parts of the world, apparently, even though there probably would be no shortage of customers in other regions.

Some people may be familiar with the Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX200V, a high-end, waterproof and dustproof camera.

It so happens that Sony used that product as a starting point in the creation of a new camera, the Cyber-shot TX300V.

By far the most relevant of its assets is the “Multi-Cradle” dock, which uses the TransferJet technology to achieve a rare effect.

Long story short, through some techno-magic, the dock can wirelessly charge the TX300V camera, not just read the photos/videos stored on it.

Cyber-shot TX300V relies on an 18.2-megapixel backside-illuminated CMOS sensor for shooting Full HD 1080/60p video and photos, even in a high speed, continuous mode (up to 10 fps).

Wi-Fi is integrated into the product as well (WF0 Direct is supported), along with GPS (global positioning system), permitting photos to be geotagged.

Furthermore, Sony tossed in the benefit of BIONZ processing, which, coupled with the improved focusing speed and sensitivity of the Exmor R CMOS sensor, leads to fast, DSLR-like focusing speeds, even in low light.

Meanwhile, the Multi-Cradle dock receives its own power via USB (universal serial bus) and, via the TransferJet card, transmits data at about 375 Mbps (560 Mbps is the theoretical upper limit but not easy to reach).

The component behind the ability of the camera to recharge over air (while the Cradle accesses its data) is an inductive charging plate.

Unfortunately, sales won't begin until March 9, 2012, at a price of roughly 50,000 yen, or $409 / 307.40 Euro.

For those who want more details, the specifications of the Cyber-shot TX200V will give them a fairly clear idea of what else the TX300V can do.