Sony has a great selection of products that would make ideal Christmas gifts for your firends, family and loved ones, with something for everyone – check them out:

X and V Series Digital Photo Frames – Hold on to the best memories

The best present to give a loved one is, of course, memories to last forever. The new range of ‘Sony S-Frame’ digital photo frames boast best-ever HD picture quality plus a wide range of fun,  easy-to-use viewing features. With luxurious styling and a choice of screen sizes – from 7 inches up to a massive 10 inches – you’ll find the perfect photo frame to gift any member of the family. Just slip in the media card from virtually any digital camera or connect a PC to transfer your photo collection.

MHS-PM1 HD Snap Camera from Sony – Share life’s moments online

The stylish MHS-PM1 Mobile HD Snap Camera from Sony makes it easy to capture and upload high definition videos quickly to the web making it the perfect gift for the You Tube generation. The PM1 captures life’s moments in 1080/30p High Definition MP4 video and features CMOS Sensor technology to produce crisp 5-megapixel still photos. The compact, lightweight camera fits naturally in the palm and can be taken virtually anywhere, perfect for Christmas parties. Also it has a 270 degree rotating swivel lens, with 4x digital zoom, which flips over to let you see yourself while shooting video and taking photos. You will need a Sony Memory Stick PRO Duo™ to accompany this camera and enjoy hours of recording with your friends.

Cyber-shot™ WX1 – Flagship compact camera for perfect pictures

The flagship of the feature-packed Cyber-shot™ W series the WX1 is the perfect Christmas present for Mum or Dad offering ease-of-use and impressive features. The camera’s premium Sony-engineered G Lens is complemented by its Exmor R™ CMOS sensor that sets a new benchmark for compact cameras and offers excellent lowlight shooting capabilities, perfect for those late night Christmas parties. This camera also comes with a fun Sweep Panorama mode, which allows you to capture breath-taking landscape scenes. If you’d like to enlarge the camera’s 11MB capacity, you can always add a Sony memory card, Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™ or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ for High Speed shooting.

Cyber-shot™ TX1 – The picture-perfect party accessory

Available in five gorgeous colours, grey, sliver, blue, gold and pink the super-slim Cyber-shot™ TX1 proves that eye-catching looks don’t have to compromise serious photo performance.  Not just a stunning accessory, the perfect gift for your sister or girlfriend, it is also a feature-packed camera.  Just 14.1mm** thin, it’s the first Cyber-shot™ T series camera that includes the Exmor R™ CMOS sensor for sensational imaging performance, even in low light.  Slim and effortlessly chic, the TX1 features a large 3″ Clear Photo LCD Plus touch screen with an easy-to-use new touch interface as well as the fantastic Sweep Panoramic function.
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Sony Party-shot™ accessory – the ultimate Christmas party gadget

The brand new TX1 and WX1 Cyber-shot™ models (see above) can also transform into your very own ‘personal photographer’ with the optional Party-shot™ accessory. A new, world-first shooting concept, unique to Sony, Party-shot™ automatically takes happy, smiling, natural photos of your family, friends… and you. You don’t even have to touch your camera to get great results.   By simply placing the TX1 or WX1 in a discreet docking base it becomes programmed to swivel and automatically take pictures, at varying intervals, of the party happening around it.

Handycam HDR-TG7E – World’s smallest full HD camcorder to capture Christmas memories
Ultra-compact, light and beautifully styled, the Handycam® HDR-TG7VE is the world’s smallest, lightest Full HD camcorder, but its tough titanium body is packed with features such as GPS and 6 hour Full HD recording on the internal memory.  The head-turning TG7 redefines the concept of ‘HD to go’. With stylish looks, smart shooting features and brilliantly simple operation, it’s perfect for capturing your Christmas memories and would make the perfect gift for any loved one. To enlarge the size of the recording capacity for both the TG7 Handycam, all you’ll need is a Sony Memory Stick™ Duo.

Handycam HDR-XR520VE – The perfect travelling companion

For the perfect gift for a keen traveller look no further that the Sony XR520VE Handycam.  The XR520VE is GPS-capable, allowing travellers and film enthusiasts alike the unique capability of tracking the location of their footage.  The integrated GPS means videos are plotted on Navteq-supplied maps on the Handycam’s LCD screen. It is also capable of storing up to 101 hours of footage and features Sony’s super-sensitive Exmor R CMOS sensor that illuminates sensitive areas ensuring brilliant, low noise-images even in low light. You can enlarge the recording capacity for this Handycam by adding a Sony Memory Stick™ Duo to give you even more hours of filming fun!

DSLR α850 – A compelling step up to the creative possibilities

This is the perfect gift for the photography enthusiast in your life as it offers another level of shooting possibilities bridging the gap between hobbyist and pro.  At the heart of the DSLR is a full frame 24.6 effective megapixel Exmor™ CMOS sensor that captures flawless, detail-packed images with vibrant, lifelike colours and fine textures.  The camera can also be connected to your BRAVIA™ or any HD TV for a big-screen view of your shots to share with your friends and family. The Sony SAL28-75mm F2.8 lens would be the most compatible and complementary lens to use with the newly launched α850.