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Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 Digital Camera

9 Megapixels9 MegapixelsUltra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.Ultra-Zoom: At least 10X optical zoom.Electronic View FinderElectronic View FinderHigh ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.High ISO: ISO 1600 or more is available at full-resolution.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Stabilization: Compensates for tiny involuntary movements of the camera.Continuous DriveContinuous DriveHigh Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.High Definition (HD) Video: 1280x720 resolution or more.Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Manual Controls: Both fully-manual (M) and semi-automatic modes (T and V).Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Custom White-Balance: Specifies exactly what should be white to the camera.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Action Photography: Shutter speeds of 1/1500 or more.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Night Photography: Reaches shutter-speeds longer than 4 seconds.Spot MeteringSpot MeteringAccepts Memory Stick Duo memory.Accepts Memory Stick Duo memory.

Model Specifications

BrandSony ModelCybershot DSC-HX1
Sensor 9 Megapixels CMOS Sensor Size 7.7mm diagonal (4:3 aspect)
StabilizationYes Dust-ReductionN / A
Sensitivity ISO 125 - 3200 Shutter-Speed 1/4000 - 30s
Lens28 - 560mm F/2.8 - 5.2 / 8Mininum Focus1cm (w) / 1.5m (t)
ZoomElectronicManual Focus Electronic
Filter DiameterN / A Focus System 9 points Assist-lamp
Viewfinder Type Electronic (EVF) Viewfinder Size 0.20" 200K Pixels 100% Coverage
Display Position Display Size 3" LCD 230K Pixels 100% Coverage
Exposure ModesP, A, T, M Scene Modes 14Handheld Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur, Sweep Panorama, Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority and Scene Selection such as High Sensitivity, Landscape, Soft Snap, Advanced Sports Shooting, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Beach, Snow, Firework
MeteringMulti-Segment, Center, Spot Bracketing 3 Shots ±1 EV
Exposure Compensation -2..+2 EV, 1/3 EV Flash Compensation
White Balance Auto , Presets, Custom White Balance Tuning
Continuous Drive 10 FPS, 10 JPEG Self Timer Yes *2s, 10s
Command Dials 1 DOF Preview No
Protection Dust Reduction No
Digital Level None Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Trigger N / A Eye-Start Sensor No
Multiple Shots N / A Orientation Sensor Yes
Image Formats JPEG Flash Ports
Built-In Flash Yes, 9.2 - 5.1m (W-T) Flash Sync Unknown
Video Capture 1440x1080 @ 30 FPS 16:9 *Anamorphic video capture, output at 1920x1080. Sound Input None
Memory Memory Stick Duo, Internal Memory GPS N / A
Battery Lithium-Ion Battery Life 390 *CIPA Standard, 50% flash use.
Introduced 2009-03-02 Construction
Size 115 x 83 x 92mm (W x H x D) Weight 504g

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Sony DSC-HX1 Facts

Large digital camera
9 Megapixels Ultra ZoomISO 125-3200
20X Wide Optical ZoomShutter 1/4000-30s
Built-in StabilizationFull manual controls, including Manual Focus
0.20" Electronic (EVF) 200K PixelsCustom white-balance
10 FPS Drive, 10 ImagesSpot-Metering
1440x1080 @ 30 FPS Video RecordingLithium-Ion
3" LCD 230K PixelsMemory Stick Duo
Internal Memory
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