Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S90

Sony announced the Cyber-shot DSC-S90 as part of the new Stamina series at the Photo Marketing Association Trade Show in February. With 4.1 megapixels, the compact digital camera can shoot about 580 shots on its AA batteries before needing a recharge. The S90 can last longer because of its 1/2.7-inch Super HAD CCD and updated Real Imaging Processor. The S90 is the flagship model of the new line, which upgrades each model with a larger LCD screen instead of increasing the megapixel count. The Sony Cyber-shot S90 has a large 2.5-inch LCD screen on its 4.75 x 2.5 x 1.6 inch plastic camera body. A 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom lens also adds a nice touch to this point-and-shoot digital camera. The S90 has seven preset scene modes along with a full manual and program automatic mode, making this a great digital camera for beginners whose skills are still blossoming. With 32 MB of internal memory and its long list of malleable features, the Sony S90 should have some stamina in the point-and-shoot market when the camera debuts in mid-March at $299.95.