Sony DSC-HX1

Sony DSC-HX1 vs DSC-H50- key changes

* New 28 - 560 mm equiv 'G' lens
* Ultra fast 10 fps continuous shooting speed
* HD movie recording at up to 1440x1080 at 30 fps
* Intelligent Auto mode
* Unique sweeping panorama, twilight, and anti-shake modes
* A revised menu system (Home menu is gone)
* HDMI port

Sensor
. 1/2.4 " Type CMOS
. 9.1 million effective pixels

Maximum Image Size
3456 x 2592

Lens
. 28-560mm equiv.(4:3), 31-620mm (16:9)
. 20x Optical zoom
. F2.8-8.0(W)-5.2-8.0(T)

Video Recording
HD Up to 1440x1080 30fps

Sensitivity
. Auto
. ISO 125-3200

Special Scene Modes
Sweeping Panorama, Twilight, Anti-Shake

LCD screen

. Tilting
. 230,000 pixels
. 3.0 inch TFT LCD

Continuous shooting
max 10 fps

Weight (no batteries)
514g (18.1oz.)

Other
HDMI output

Sony DSC-HX1 specifications
Price . UK: ?429.99
. US: $499.95
Sensor

. 1/2.4" Exmor CMOS Sensor
. 9.1 million effective pixel
Image sizes

. 3456 x 2592
. 3456 x 2304
. 3456 x 1944
. 3648 x 2056
. 2048 x 1536
. 1920 x 1080
. 640 X 480
Image sizes
(Panorama) . 7152 x 1080
. 4912 x 1080
. 4912 x 1920
. 3424 x 1920
Movie clips . 1440 x 1080 (30fps)
. 1280 x 720 (30fps)
. 640x480 (30fps)
File formats

. Still Image : JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DPOF v1.1, DCF v2.0, MPF baseline
. Movie Clip : mp4, MPEG4
Lens

. Sony G lens
. 13 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED and 1 Aspheric element)
. 28-560mm equiv.(4:3), 31-620mm (16:9)
. 20x Optical zoom
. f = 5.0-100.0mm
. F2.8-8.0(W)-5.2-8.0(T)
Conversion lenses Yes, Tele:VCL-HD1757 (Optional)
Digital zoom Approx. 40x
Image Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Focus

9 points / Center Weighted AF / Flexible Spot / Semi-Manual / Manual
AF area modes

Intelligent
Focus Mode . Multi
. Center
. Flexible Spot
Focus distance

. Normal :W:Approx.1cm(0.03') to Infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92') to Infinity
. Macro: W: Approx.1cm(0.03') to Infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92') to Infinity
ISO sensitivity

. Auto
. ISO 125
. ISO 200
. ISO 400
. ISO 800
. ISO 1600
. ISO 3200
Metering modes . Multi
. Center
. Spot
Shutter speed . Auto(2 sec- 1/4,000)
. Program Auto(1 sec- 1/4,000)
. Aperture Priority(8 sec- 1/2,000)
. Manual(30" - 1/4,000)
Aperture . Auto (F2.8./F8.0(W),
. Program auto (F2.8/F8.0(W)
. Manual( F2.8/F8.0(W)
Shooting modes

. Mode dial: Intelligent Auto, P Auto, easy, SCN, movie, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Manual
. Scene: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Snow, Beach, Fire works, Sports, gourmet, Sports, handheld Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur, Sweep Panorama
White balance

. Auto
. Daylight
. Cloudy
. Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent)
. Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent)
. Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent)
. Incandescent
. Flash
. Custom
Self timer . Off
. 10sec
. 2sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps / 5 fps / 2 fps (10 shots max)
Flash

. Modes :Auto, Flash On, Slow Sync, Flash Off
. Red Eye Reduction : Auto, On, Off
. Range : ISO Auto: Approx.0.3-Approx.9.2m(W) Approx.1.5-Approx.5.1m (T)
Viewfinder . 0.2 inch
. approx. 201K pixels
LCD monitor

. 3.0 inch TFT LCD
. approx. 230,400 pixels
Digital input/output

. USB 2.0 High Speed
. Multi-use terminal Type2d
Microphone / Speaker Stereo / Mono
Video output . HD(1080i) - HDMI
. Composite
. NTSC/ PAL
Storage . Internal memory (Approx. 11 MB)
. Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG Duo
Power InfoLITHIUM H type 6.8V
Weight (no batt) Approx. 514g (18.1oz.)
Dimensions 115mm x 83mm x 92mm
(4 5/8" x 3 3/8" x 3 5/8")