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Reviewed:
Apr 2009
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Latest in a long line of big-zoom, SLR-styled compacts is the first of a new generation of non-SLR models to feature the company's newly-developed high-speed 9 Mp Exmor CMOS sensor. Sporting a 28-560mm (35mm-equivalent) 20x zoom lens, the DSC-HX1 is capable of up to 10 frames per second in burst mode using a high-speed mechanical shutter. The new sensor also enables high definition movie capture up to 1080/30p and some novel features such as 'sweep panoramas' and multi-shot stacking low light modes. The image quality is decent enough in good light, but there are better, and given the price you have to really want those cool features to choose the HX1 over some of its considerably cheaper competitors.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Sample gallery | Forum |
| Announced: | Mar 2, 2009 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3456 x 2592 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3456 x 2592, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 9.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 10.3 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Bionz | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | ? |
| White balance presets | 8 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 28 – 560 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 20× | |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (40x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Normal focus range | 150 cm (59.06") | ? |
| Macro focus range | 1 cm (.39") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Lens mount | Unknown | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Tilting | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,400 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.8 - F5.2 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 9.2 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (10 fps, 10 images) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Resolutions | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | ? |
| Storage included | 11 MB Internal | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 544 g (1.20 lb / 19.19 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 115 x 83 x 92 mm (4.53 x 3.27 x 3.62") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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