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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 |
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
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.
Recommended
Review by dpreview.com
, April 2009
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| Format |
Compact |
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| Release Status |
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 Max resolution |
3456 x 2592 |
| Low resolution |
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 |
16:9, 4:3, 3:2 |
| Effective pixels |
9.1 million |
| Sensor photo detectors |
10.3 million |
| Sensor size |
1/2.4 " |
| Pixel density |
33 MP/cm² |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer |
Unknown |
| ISO rating |
Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Zoom wide (W) |
28 mm |
| Zoom tele (T) |
560 mm (20 x) |
| Digital zoom |
Yes, 40x |
| Image stabilization |
Yes, Lens |
| Auto Focus |
TTL (Multi, Center, Spot) |
| Manual Focus |
Yes |
| Normal focus range |
150 cm |
| Macro focus range |
1 cm |
| White balance override |
8 positions plus manual |
| Aperture range |
F2.8 - F5.2 |
| Min shutter |
30 sec |
| Max shutter |
1/4000 sec |
| 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 |
| Exposure compensation |
-2 to +2 EV in 1/3 EV Steps |
| Metering |
Multi, Center, Spot |
| Aperture priority |
Yes |
| Shutter priority |
Yes |
| Focal length multiplier |
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| Continuous Drive |
Yes, 10 fps, 10 images |
| Movie Clips |
Yes, 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) - H.264 |
| Remote control |
No |
| Self-timer |
Yes, 2 or 10 sec |
| Timelapse recording |
No |
| Orientation sensor |
Yes |
| Storage types |
Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Storage included |
11 MB Internal |
| Uncompressed format |
No |
| Quality Levels |
Fine, Standard |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
| LCD |
3 " |
| LCD Dots |
230,400 |
| Live View |
No |
| USB |
USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI |
Yes |
| Wireless |
No |
| GPS |
No |
| Environmentally sealed |
No |
| Battery |
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 battery & charger |
| Weight (inc. batteries) |
544 g (19.2 oz) |
| Dimensions |
115 x 83 x 92 mm (4.5 x 3.3 x 3.6 in) |
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