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ProductCode: sony_dschx1
Award: recommended
ImageURL: /files/p/products/sony_dschx1/98ed87d7b5f14988aeeb4c6891476a6a.png
Name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
ShortSpecs:
    - 9 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 28 – 560 mm (20×)
ReviewScore: 0
URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dschx1
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: Latest in a long line of big-zoom, SLR-styled compacts is the first of a new generation of non-SLR models to feature the company's newly-developed high-speed 9 Mp Exmor CMOS sensor. Sporting a 28-560mm (35mm-equivalent) 20x zoom lens, the DSC-HX1 is capable of up to 10 frames per second in burst mode using a high-speed mechanical shutter. The new sensor also enables high definition movie capture up to 1080/30p and some novel features such as 'sweep panoramas' and multi-shot stacking low light modes. The image quality is decent enough in good light, but there are better, and given the price you have to really want those cool features to choose the HX1 over some of its considerably cheaper competitors.
    ProductPhotos:
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    ReviewSummary: null
    ASIN:
        - B001U3ZUWO
Specs:
    Announced: Mar 2, 2009
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Tilting
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Single
        - Live View
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyType: SLR-like (bridge)
    BuiltInFlash: Yes (pop-up)
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ContinuousDrive: 10.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (40x)
    Dimensions: 115 x 83 x 92 mm (4.53 x 3.27 x 3.62″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 9 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
    FlashRange: 9.20 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 28–560 mm
    Format: H.264
    GPS: None
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "Yes"
    ISO: Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 1 cm (0.39″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 3456 x 2592
    MaximumAperture: F2.8–5.2
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 150 cm (59.06″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "9"
    OpticalZoom: 20×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 3456 x 2592, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
    Processor: Bionz
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Apr 22, 2009"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 230,400
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 10 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm)
    SensorType: CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 11 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 544 g (1.20 lb / 19.19 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "8"
    Wireless: ""