Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Camera summary

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1, made by Sony, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on April 22, 2009.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
2.3 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.5 out of 5 stars

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 9 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points.

Max video resolutions

1440 x 1080

Expect recording in 1440 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
Yes
Af continuous
No
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
No
Af selective
No
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points -
Number of focus points 9

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity -
DXO color depth 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
No
spot
Yes

General

AKA -
announced April 22, 2009
Body type SLR-like (bridge)
brand Sony
msrp $154.95
model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1
predecessor model

Lense

Focal length multiplier -
Lens mount fixed lens
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range 1cm
Number of lenses -

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
No
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
Flash range 9.20 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
No

Physical

Battery life 0 shots
Battery model NP-FH50
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 115 x 83 x 92mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 544 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Tilting
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 3200
Min native ISO 125
RAW support
No
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578 mm
Sensor resolution 9
Sensor size 1/2.4-inch
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1440 x 1080
Microphone port
No
Video formats H.264
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Electronic
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution n/a