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ProductCode: sony_dschx20v
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Name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
ShortSpecs:
    - 18 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 25 – 500 mm (20×)
ReviewScore: 74
URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dschx20v
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The travel-ready Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V is equipped with an 18.2MP CMOS sensor, a compact 20x optical zoom lens and built-in GPS. It offers automatic and a full manual exposure mode alongside popular Sony shooting features like Sweep Panorama. Like many of its Cyber-shot peers it boasts 10 frames per second full-resolution burst shooting and full 1080p HD video. Both stereo sound recording and optical image stabilization are provided in video mode. Advanced shooters will be pleased to find that the HX20V offers white balance bracketing and manual focus, and users of any skill level can appreciate the camera's best-in-class auto focus speed and battery life. Overall the HX20V is incredibly feature-rich and provides enough manual input and automatic shooting features to appeal to a wide range of photographers.
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: Photographers who want a big lens in a small package, with useful features like HDR, Anti Motion Blur, and Sweep Panorama that make your pictures a lot more interesting. Movie lovers will also enjoy the HX20V's impressive video specification.
        NotSoGoodFor: Those planning on making large prints or inspecting images at 100% on their computer screen. Manual control and burst mode enthusiasts may also find the HX20V a bit lacking.
        Conclusion: The Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V features great automatic shooting modes (plus limited manual controls), several gimmicky-sounding features that are actually useful, a GPS that works quietly in the background, and 1080/60p movie mode. Image quality isn't class leading when viewed full size, but the HX20V's target audience probably won't be doing much of that.
    ASIN:
        - B006K551WQ
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Feb 28, 2012
    AperturePriority: "No"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Selective single-point
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Face Detection
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 battery and charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "320"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: Yes (Pop-up)
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 10.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (1)
    DigitalZoom: Yes (40x)
    Dimensions: 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Self-timer
    EffectivePixels: 18 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Superior Auto
        - Intelligent Auto
        - Easy Shooting
        - Program Auto
        - Movie Mode
        - Panorama
        - Manual Exposure
        - Scene Selection
        - Picture Effect
        - 3D
        - Background Defocus
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (Exif 2.3)
        - '3D: MPF'
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
    FlashRange: 7.10 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 25–500 mm
    Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD
    GPS: Built-in
    GPSNotes: with GPS Log Recording function
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
    ImageParameters: ""
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: ""
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: Approx. $400
    MacroFocusRange: 1 cm (0.39″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "Yes"
    MaxResolution: 4896 x 3672
    MaximumAperture: F3.2–5.8
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/1600 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: ""
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "9"
    OpticalZoom: 20×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x  480
    Processor: BIONZ
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "74%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jul 21, 2012"
    SceneModes:
        - High Sensitivity
        - Night Scene
        - Handheld Twilight
        - Night Portrait
        - Landscape
        - Soft Snap
        - Soft Skin
        - Anti Motion Blur
        - Backlight Correction HDR
        - Beach
        - Snow
        - Fireworks
        - Advanced Sports Shooting
        - Gourmet
        - Pet Mode
    ScreenDots: 921,600
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 19 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "No"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: 105 MB
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderMagnification: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: "No"
    WeightIncBatteries: 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "7"
    Wireless: Eye-Fi Connected
    WirelessNotes: ""