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Cyber-shot™ Digital Still Camera - H Series

DSC-HX1

9.1 Mega Pixel H Series 20x Optical Zoom Cyber-shot

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. (*as of Mar 2009, Sony survey)

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

Basic Features:

Gross Pixels Approx. 10.3 Mega Pixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 9.1 Mega Pixels
Processor BIONZ
Sensor Type 1/2.4 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
Internal Memory Approx. 11MB
Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
LCD 3.0 (7.6 cm) (230K pixels), Clear Photo LCD Plus
Stamina (Battery Life) 390 shots / 195mins
Battery System Lithium ION Battery
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

Main Features:

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 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
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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

Body Size:

Dimensions (W x H x D) 114.5 x 82.8 x 91.8mm
Weight Approx. 453g (Body), Approx. 504g (With Accessories)
Body Material Plastic

Supplied Accessories:

Battery Lithium ION Battery NP-FH50
Battery Charger BC-VH1
Lens Cap Yes
Lens Cap Strap Yes
Multi-cable Yes
Power Cord Yes
Shoulder Strap Yes
HDMI Adaptor Yes
Application Software Picture Motion Browser
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