Sony has announced a sexy new HD camcorder that is said to be the world’s smallest. The HDR-TG1 weighs in at just 10-ounces and measures only 1.3-inches wide by 4.7-inches tall.

Although it’s tiny, it isn’t lacking in features. it can record 1920×1080 HD video and capture stills at 4-megapixels. Unfortunately it uses Sony’s stupid proprietary Memory Sticks or PRO Duo Mark2 media cards. It does at least include a 4GB Mark2 card, so you’re ready to shoot right out of the box.

On the potentially cooler side, it has a new face detection technology that allows it to adjust settings like focus, exposure, etc. for face shots. Finally, like most Sony cameras, it comes with a Zeiss lens — this one capable of 10x optical zoom.

The HDR-TG1 will ship in May (just in time for your summer vacation, Sony reminds) and be available for the tune of $900. My suggestion? Get a Flip Video Ultra and have some money left over for your summer vacation.

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