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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1  
 
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Manufacturer: Sony Electronics
Model name: Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
Date announced: 2009-03-02
MSRP: $499
Average retail price: $462  See all prices
Official site: Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Homepage
 
Max resolution: 3456 x 2592 (9 Megapixel)
Sensor size (type): 1/2.4" (CMOS)
Zoom capability: 20X optical + 2X digital
Focal length (35mm equiv.): 28mm - 560mm
Crop factor (D-SLR only): N/A
Max. Aperture: F2.8 - F5.2
Auto focus: Yes
 
Optical image stabilization: Yes
AF-assist lamp: Yes
Macro (min distance): Yes (1 cm)
Built-in flash: Yes
External flash support: No
Supports conversion lenses: Yes
 
LCD display: Yes/3.0"
LCD resolution: 230,000 pixels
LCD position: Tilting
Viewfinder: Electronic
Viewfinder magnification: N/A
Viewfinder coverage: N/A
 
Manual controls: Exposure compensation, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, focus
ISO sensitivity: 125/200/400/800/1600/3200
Movie mode (format): Yes (H.264)
Movie resolution (max): 1440 x 1080
Sound recording: Yes
RAW/TIFF mode: No
PictBridge support: Yes
 
Storage method: 11MB onboard memory + Memory Stick Duo   Buy more memory now!
Storage capacity (w/included card): 2-70
Batteries used: NP-FH50 (1)  Buy batteries now!
Battery life
(CIPA standard):
390 shots
 
Video out: Yes
HDMI port: Yes
USB support: Yes (2.0)
Dimensions (W x H x D): 4.6 x 3.4 x 3.6 in / 116.8 x 86.4 x 91.4 mm
Weight (empty): 16.0 oz / 453 g
Bundled software: Picture Motion Browser 4
 
Misc. notes: Can shoot up to 10 shots at 10 frames/second. Can create panoramic image simply by panning the camera. HDMI port.