Sony HX1 Digital compact camera

Sony HX1 Digital compact camera

DSC-HX 9.1MP , 20x zoom, Tilting 3.0"LCD, SONY G lens, 10fps, 1080 HD movie

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-HX1
25-02-2009
Feature packed camera with advanced functions. Exmor™ CMOS sensor, Sony G lens, 1080p HD movie recording, Panorama mode and 20x optical zoom. High speed shooting and low image noise.

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Features:

- Exmor™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while suppressing image noise for superb low-light pictures.
- 9.1 effective megapixels resolution for very high quality imaging and detail-packed enlargements.
- Premium G Lens by Sony with high-power 20x optical zoom range and 28mm wide angle.
- Sweep Panorama mode automatically stiches together high-speed burst of images to capture extra-wide landscapes.
- Two shooting modes dramatically reduce image noise even in low light, superimposing 6 separate images to create one beautiful shot.
- 1080p HD movie recording captures crisp, detail-packed HD video clips plus stereo sound at 30 frames per second.
- Exmor™ CMOS sensor and BIONZ processor powers high-speed, full resolution continuous shooting up to 10 frames per second.
- 3.0-inch tilt-angle Clear Photo LCD Plus screen for comfortable framing in any shooting position.
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for reduced camera shake with handheld shooting, especially in low light or at high zoom settings.
- Enhanced Smile Shutter automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: now easier to use with adjustable smile threshold.
- Enhanced Face Detection with selectable adult/child priority high-speed subject tracking for clearer portraits. Includes Face Motion Detection and Selected Face Memory.
- Intelligent Scene Recognition simplifies shooting by choosing best settings for difficult conditions such as twilight portraits and backlit scenes.
- HD output to view video and still images on HD TV (requires optional cable). PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA TV.
- Photomusic (HD Slideshow) offers fun display of still images and HD video clips with effects and music on LCD or connected HD TV
- Fun in-camera retouching functions including trim, red-eye correction and artistic filters.
- Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches and viewing on PC.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1440 x 1080 pixels
Video formats supported 
H.264
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
125, 200, 400, 800, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Weight 
453g
Aperture range (F-F) 
2.8 - 8
Focal length range (f-f) 
5 - 100 mm
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus
Bundled software 
Picture Motion Browser 4.2.11<br />Music Transfer<br />
Camera shutter speed 
2 - 1/4000s
Compatible memory cards 
MS Duo, MS PRO Duo
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Internal memory 
-
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
9.1 MP
Memory slots 
1
Optical zoom 
20x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Backlight, Beach, Close-up (macro), Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Twilight
Self-timer 
10, 20s
Sensor type 
CMOS
Tripod mountable
Y
Video capability 
Y
Viewfinder type 
Electrical
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Filter
Y

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
Y

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-FH50
Battery life (max) 
3.15h
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230000 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
7.62 cm (3")

Lens system

Lens structure (elements/groups) 
13/10
Focus adjustment
Auto / Manual
Digital zoom 
40x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
28 - 560 mm
Image stabilizer 
Y
Number of aspheric elements
1

Camera

Camera type 
Bridge camera
Photo effects 
Unspecified
Camera playback
single image, slide show
Image editing
Rotating, Trimming
Built-in processor
BIONZ

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
1.5 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.01 - ∞

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
1.5 - 5.1m
Flash range (wide)
0.3 - 9.2m

System requirements

Windows operating systems supported 
Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Mac operating systems supported 
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
390 shots
Battery voltage 
6.8V

Packaging content

Hand strap
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/61 mm (1/2.4")
Maximum image resolution 
3456 x 2592 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3456 x 1944, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 2592
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 4:3, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
504g
Width 
11.45 cm
Depth 
9.18 cm
Height 
8.28 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1
HDMI ports quantity 
1
Digital SLR 
N
Lens system 
G

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