Sony have launched two new Cybershot compact cameras - the WX1 and TX1.

Both cameras use Sony’s new Exmoor R CMOS sensor which promises better low light performance than competing models. With 10.2MP resolution it should be more than enough for most uses.

The WX1 (main picture) has a 24mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom while the slimmer TX1 (pictured below) trades versatility for size, packing a 4x zoom into a shell 14.1mm thick.

Both cameras feature a new “Sweep Panorama” mode where the camera takes a rapid sequence of pictures as you wave it around then automatically stitches them into a single extra-wide angle image.

Specs common to both cameras:

• 10.2MP sensor
• Hand held twilight mode takes 6 images in a rapid burst and superimposes them to capture better images in low light
• 720p HD movie recording with audio at 30fps
• Optical image stabilisation
• Face Detection and Smile Detection