First browsercam debuted by Sony

Connecting digital cameras to a wireless network for uploading photos to a computer isn't new, but Sony has taken the concept a step further with its Cyber-shot DSC-G3 point-and-shoot camera introduced this week. It has built a Web browser into the snapper so it can plug into public hotspots and upload photos and video to popular sharing sites. The 10 megapixel DSC includes complementary access to wireless hotspots operated by AT&T until January 31, 2012.

The G3 has a 4x optical zoom lens and an enormous 3.5-inch touch-screen LCD with a staggering resolution of 921,600 dots. The shooter, which has four gigabytes of internal memory, also boasts an array of Sony imaging technologies, such as intelligent scene recognition; face, blink and smile recognition; and dynamic range optimization.

The G3 sells for $500 and is available from Sony's online store now.

Also announced by Sony this week was the Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The 12 megapixel pocketcam has a 2.7-inch LCD and 4x optical zoom lens. It has some of the tech found in the G3--intelligent scene recognition, dynamic range optimization and face and smile recognition--as well as 15 megabytes of internal memory and HD video output with an optional HDMI cable.

The W220 sells for $190 and is also available from Sony's online store.