Sony DSC-HX20V/BC compact camera

Sony DSC-HX20V/BC compact camera

DSC-HX20V/BC - 1/2.3'' CMOS, 18.2MP, 4896x3672, 1920x1080/30fps, Optical 20x, ISO 100-12800, 3'' TFT, GPS, MS/SD/SDHC/SDXC, MicroUSB, MicroHDMI, 254g, Black

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-HX20V/BC
24-09-2012
HX20V Digital compact camera
High-performance Cyber-shot™ with powerful 20x zoom and macro shooting.
18.2 megapixels Exmor R™, 20x optical zoom, Full HD 50p, 3D, 7.5cm LCD, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, GPS Log Recording.
- Get closer with ultra-powerful zoom and macro;
- Blur-free Full HD movies, even when walking;
- Very high quality low-light images.

Your powerful travel partner
Packed with easy-to-use features for better-looking images and HD videos, the compact, high-zoom Cyber-shot™ HX20V with Extra High Sensitivity Technology and GPS is your ideal travel partner. Experience detail-packed stills, 3D and Full HD 50p video.

Bring the action even closer
From action packed sports scenes to thrilling close-ups of distant wildlife: fill the frame with stunningly detailed images. Clear Image Zoom doubles 20x optical zoom to an incredible 40x magnification while maintaining flawless picture quality.

Magical movies
Just touch a button and shoot brilliantly crisp, detailed Full HD video clips: you'll enjoy stable, blur-free images even while walking or zooming. Record 50 Full HD (1920x1080) frames every second to capture silky-smooth, cinematic action.

DSLR-style results made easy
It's never been easier to achieve superb images. Superior Auto Mode adjusts exposure and other camera settings for optimum results in virtually any situation.High-speed autofocus locks onto your subject for pin-sharp results.

Sensational images, even in low light
Many cameras struggle to produce crisp, clear images in low light. The high-resolution Exmor R™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while reducing image noise for brilliant, detail-packed pictures.

Know where you are… and where you’ve been
Knowing where your photos and videos were taken adds a fun dimension to any trip. GPS with Compass displays your position on screen while you’re travelling. Back home, retrace your travels with exciting online map views on your PC.

Video

Full HD 
Y
Maximum video resolution 
1920 x 1080 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
AVCHD, MP4
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, Auto
Weight 
221g
Focal length range (f-f) 
4.45 - 89 mm
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1
Compatible memory cards 
microSD (TransFlash), microSDHC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS PRO Duo HS, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Histogram
Y
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
18.2 MP
On/off switch 
Y
Optical zoom 
20x
PictBridge 
N
Scene modes 
Backlight, Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Twilight
Self-timer 
2, 10s
Sensor type 
CMOS
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-BG1
Power supply type 
AC
Number of batteries supported 
1
Battery level indicator
Y
Power requirements
100 - 240V, 50/60 Hz

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
921000 pixels

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Audio

Voice recording
Y

Lens system

Focus adjustment
Auto
Image stabilizer 
Y
Maximum aperture number 
3.2
Maximum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
50 cm
Minimum aperture number 
5.8
Minimum focal length (35mm film equiv) 
2.5 cm

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Black&White
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show, Thumbnails
Image editing
Rotating, Trimming
Built-in processor
Bionz

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
1.7 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.01 - ∞
Smile detection
Y

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto
ISO sensitivity (max)
12800
ISO sensitivity (min)
100

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
1.7 - 3.9m
Flash range (wide)
0.4 - 7.1m

Shutter

Fastest camera shutter speed 
1/1600s
Slowest camera shutter speed 
30s

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
320 shots
Battery capacity 
960 mAh
Battery voltage 
3.6V

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Cables included
USB
Hand strap
Y
AC adapter included
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
4896 x 3672 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
1920 x 1080, 3648 x 2736
Supported aspect ratios 
4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
254g
Width 
10.66 cm
Depth 
3.46 cm
Height 
6.19 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Panorama
Y

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