Sony launches world's smallest HD video camera

Tiny module designed to be hidden

Sony launches world's smallest HD video camera

12 May 2009 14:06 GMT / By Amy-Mae Elliott

Sony has announced the development of a "coin-sized" high definition camera module.

Designed for use in security and industry, the 8.3-megapixel effort is smaller than a £1coin measuring in at 9.5 x 7.1mm.

The "MCB1172" from Sony Europe's Image Sensing Solutions Division is capable of delivering 720p, 30fps video and includes movie stabilisation, face detection, autofocus and motion autofocus.

There's also a high sensitivity mode and a slow-mo function, delivering 120fps as well as the option of 16x zoom.

Now available for mass production, products with the module in will likely hit the business markets later this year.
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Cameras, Sony, 8 megapixels, Camcorders, Biz, Digital cameras, Spy gadgets

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