Accordingly, models have been developed with Sony's unique "RGBW Coding" function, which facilitates low noise, high quality image capture even in lowlight condition, and the proprietary "HDR (High Dynamic Range) Movie" function, which achieves brilliant color even when taking pictures against bright light.
At the heart of the new Everio line is a new 2.5-megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS image sensor that with 2 million effective pixels delivers an outstanding Full HD image and improved lowlight performance for every model in the 100, 300 and 500 series.
We're looking at a revamped but still tiny CX sensor, this time with the resolution bumped up to 14 megapixels (instead of 10) -- a move that likely won't do much for the camera's overall image quality or lowlight performance relative to APS-C or Micro Four Thirds shooters.