Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

World s first digital still camera with Sweep Panorama. With Exmor CMOS Sensor, powerful G lens and 20x Optical Zoom, achieve an imaging excellence that will change the way you shoot.

In photography, timing is everything. With the ultra-fast, 10-shots-per-second speed of the Cyber-shot DSC-HX1, its easy to capture a swinging bat just before it hits the ball. Remarkable Exmor CMOS technology even makes it easy to capture photos in low light while maintaining smooth color gradation and crisp detail. Especially useful for beautiful landscape shots or shooting skyscrapers, the Sweep Panorama mode takes seamless 224-degree shots with breathtaking 9.1 megapixel resultsjust press the shutter and sweep in a horizontal or vertical direction. And don't miss the 20x optical zoom or the Intelligent Auto mode that eliminates the guesswork by automatically adjusting camera settings for you. Got a shaky hand Optical SteadyShot image stabilization has you covered by reducing blur for sharp, lifelike images.

Key Feature

• Exmor CMOS Sensor
• Sweep Panorama Mode
• 10fps high speed continuous shooting
• G lens and 20x Optical Zoom
• BIONZ Imaging Processor
• 1080p HD Movie Recording

Specifications

• Gross Pixels Approx. 10.3 Mega Pixels
• Effective Pixels Approx. 9.1 Mega Pixels
• Processor BIONZ
• Sensor Type 1/2.4 inch Exmor CMOS Sensor
• Optical Zoom 20x
• Precision Digital Zoom Approx. 40x
• Smart Zoom 5M: Approx. 26.0x, 3M: Approx. 33.0x, VGA: Approx. 108.0x, 16:9: Approx. 36.0x
• Optical Zoom During Movie Recording Yes

Lens

• Sony G
• F Number 2.8 - 5.2
• Focal Length f = (35mm Conversion) 5 - 100mm (28 - 560mm)
• Auto Focus Range W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 150cm to Infinity
• Macro Auto Focus Range W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 150cm to Infinity

LCD

• LCD : 3.0 inch 1 Clear Photo LCD Plus (230,400 pixels)
• Lens Construction : 13 elements in 10 groups (including 1ED glass element and 1aspheric element)
• Lens Type : Sony G-Lens
• Microphone/Speaker : Stereo / Mono
• Viewfinder : Yes - Electrical

Internal Memory

• Approx. 11MB
• Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo

Photo Mode / Size

• Photo Mode Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual Exposure, Sweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection
• Scene Selection Advanced Sports Shooting / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portrait / Landscape / Snow / Beach / Fireworks / High Sensitivity / Gourmet
• Still Image Size 9M 3,456 x 2,592
• Still Image Size 5M 2,592 x 1,944
• Still Image Size 3M 2,048 x 1,536
• Still Image Size VGA 640 x 480
• Still Image Size 3:2 Mode 8M(3,456 x 2,304)
• Still Image Size 16:9 Mode 6M(3,456 x 1,944) / 2M(1,920 x1,080)
• Still Image Size Paranormal 7,152 x 1,080 / 4,912 x 1,080 / 4,912 x 1,920 / 3,424 x 1,920
• Movie Recording Mode (1080p Fine) 1440 x 1080, 30fps, Approx.12Mbps
• Movie Recording Mode (1080p Standard) 1440 x 1080, 30fps, Approx.7Mbps
• Movie Recording Mode (720p Standard) 1280 x 720, 30fps, Approx.6Mbps
• Movie Recording Mode (VGA) 640 x 480, 30fps, Approx.3Mbps

Recording Format

• JPEG / MPEG4
• Still Image Recording Mode Normal (JPEG) / Hi-Speed Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG)

Aperture / Shutter Speed

• Auto (F2.8 - F8.0) / Program Auto (F2.8 - F8.0) / Manual (F2.8 - F8.0)
• Shutter Speed Auto (2" - 1/4,000) / Program Auto (1" - 1/4,000) / Shutter Prioirty (30" - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority (8" - 1/4000) / Manual (30" - 1/4,000)
• NR Slow Shutter Shutter Speed of 1/3sec or slower
• ISO Sensitivity Setting Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
• Image Stablizer Optical SteadyShot

Focus Mode

• Multi-point AF (9 points) / Center-weighted AF / Flexible Spot AF / Semi Manual / Manual
• Auto Focus Mode Intelligent
• Exposure Compensation Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
• White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set
• Light Metering Multi-Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
• Auto Focus Illuminator Yes

Flash Mode

• Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Synchro
• Flash Range ISO Auto: 0.3 - 9.2m (W) / Approx. 1.5 - 5.1m (T), ISO3200: up to 16.0m (W) / 10.0m (T)
• Flash Level Setting Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
• Pre-flash Yes
• Auto Daylight Syncro Yes
• Dynamic Range Optimiser Standard / Plus
• Face Detection Yes
• Red-eye Reduction Yes

Colour Mode

• Normal / Vivid / Real / Sepia / B&W;
• Burst Mode Yes
• Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) Yes
• Sharpness Plus / Minus 1 Step
• Saturation Plus / Minus 1 Step
• Contrast Plus / Minus 1 Step

User Interface

• Self-Timer Yes (10sec / 2sec / off)
• Auto Review Yes
• Mode Dial Auto / M / S / A / Program Auto / Easy / Anti Motion Blur / Handheld Twilight / Sweep Panaroma / SCN / Movie
• Index Playback Yes
• Playback Moving Image Mode Yes (1440 x 1080 (Fine) / 1440 x 1080 (Standard) / 1280 x 720 (Standard) / VGA)
• Slide Show Playback Yes (HD / SD)
• Slide Show Effect Transition Effect (Simple / Active / Nostalgic / Stylish), Music (4 Tunes)
• Trimming / Resize / Playback Zoom Yes / Yes (Multi-resizing) / 8x
• Image Rotation / Divide (MPEG) / Cue & Review Yes / No / Yes
• Hand Shake Alert Yes
• LCD Brightness Setting Yes
• Speaker Volume Control Yes
• Internal Memory Full Data Copy (to Memory Stick) Yes
• Multi-use Terminal Yes (AV / HDMI / USB)
• DC IN Terminal Yes
• USB Connecting Auto / Mass Storage / PTP, MTP / PictBridge

Other Features

• Tripod Receptacle Yes
• Battery Remaining Indicator Yes
• Exposure Warning Indicator Yes
• Histogram Indicator Yes
• Disk / Memory Stick Remaining Indicator Yes

Quick Response

• Start-up Approx. 2.2sec
• Shutter Time Lag Approx. 0.2sec
• Release Time Lag Approx. 0.008sec
• Burst Speed (Maximum) Approx. 10.0 fps
• Burst Interval (Minimum) Approx. 0.1sec

Inputs and Outputs

• Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
• Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
• HD Output : Yes (1080i)
• USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed

Power

• Battery Capacity : Approx. 195 minutes / Approx. 390 images
• Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM H type 6.8V

Physical Description

• Dimensions (W x H x D) 114.5 x 82.8 x 91.8mm
• Weight Approx. 453g

Warranty: 1 Year Company Provided