Sony DSC-TX20 2012 Cyber-shot® Digital Still Cameras Product Guide - Page 6

The power and performance of Sony image sensors. DSC-WX50, WX70, WX150, TX20, TX66, TX200V, HX10V, HX20V, HX30V, HX200V The CMOS Sensor Advantage Sony's CMOS sensors convert light to digital signals using Sony's original on the chip Column A/D Conversion which aids in delivering images of superb quality with extremely low noise and high speed. PHOTO DIODE Route of electronic signal transfer Electronic Charge Image AMP CCD LIGHT PHOTO DIODE AMP LIGHT Image CMOS Sensor HIGH SPEED 6 Exmor® R Low-light Performance Thanks to back-illuminated technology that positions the light-sensitive photo diodes above the support circuitry rather than below it, Sony's Exmor® R CMOS sensor is twice as sensitive to light as conventional CMOS sensors. This design also contributes to a 50% noise reduction. This dramatic improvement in sensitivity lets users enjoy cleaner and higher definition images with less noise when shooting in low light conditions. Without Exmor® R CMOS Sensor With Exmor® R CMOS Sensor Incoming Light Incoming Light Circuitry Photo Diode Less light is able to reach the photo diode Back-illuminated Exmor® R CMOS sensor places circuitry in back of photo diode surface Photo Diode Circuitry Exmor® R CMOS sensor is up to 50% more sensitive to light Conventional CMOS Sensor Exmor® R CMOS Sensor 18.2 Megapixels Images DSC-WX150, TX66, TX200V, HX10V, HX20V, HX30V, HX200V For resolution far beyond the ordinary, select Cyber-shot® models incorporate a technology called By Pixel Super Resolution. This system analyzes the image pixel by pixel, compensates for lens and sensor limitations, consults a rich database of images and creates a Super Resolution output. The result is incredible detail. You can enjoy images of up to 18.2 megapixels, excellent for printing high resolution photos and zooming in on details. This is detail to rival DSLR cameras. Scan QR code with your smartphone to view Low-light video.