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| Unprecedented wide angle to telephoto range | | The Cyber-shot HX1 allows you to capture a scene with greater flexibility than any other camera. In addition to 9.1MP and 3.0" LCD, its powerful 20x optical zoom G lens ranges from 28mm wide angle to 560mm telephoto.
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| Innovative features deliver stunning images | | Because Sony designs and manufactures the three core elements on which digital imaging depends, the HX1 can achieve breakthrough performance and capabilities unlike other cameras.
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| Sweep Panorama | | Equipped with Sweep Panorama mode, the HX1 reaches beyond the limits of wide angle lenses and makes it easy to capture expansive, breathtaking panoramic shots.
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| Don't miss the decisive moment | | With the ability to shoot 9-megapixel images at 10 frames per second, the HX1 allows you to capture action like no other compact digital camera.
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| A smarter auto mode. | | Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode goes beyond traditional auto settings by recognizing and adjusting to scene conditions and lighting, enhancing natural skin tones, and reducing blur.
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| Overcome the challenges of low-light photography | | By capturing and superimposing six images, the HX1 revolutionizes low-light photography.
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| Edit, manage and share your images. | | Easily retouch and enhance your pictures with 10 in-camera tools and quickly find images with convenient Image Management functions. Plus, with the included PMB (Picture Motion Browser) software, it's a breeze to transfer, manage, archive and share you photos.
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| Capture and share your memories in HD. | | Record your movies in stunning 1080p HD resolution and with the built-in stereo microphone record audio that is crisp and clear. View your photos in glorious high definition on a compatible Sony BRAVIA or similar HDTV via an HDMI cable (sold separately).
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| CMOS Sensor | | Enjoy extremely high resolution, fine tonal gradation and fast speed that faithfully reproduces every detail of your subject and reduces visual noise. The Exmor™ CMOS sensor brings out the full potential of the lens to ensure clear, high-precession image quality.
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| Selected Face Memory | | Optimizing focus, exposure, and white balance for a specific face is easier now with selectable facial memory, even when the subject leaves the frame. This feature is perfect at weddings and other events where the goal is always to focus on a certain person.
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| Red-eye Reduction | | Helps reduce common red-eye problems
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| Smile Shutter Technology | | The popular Smile Shutter™ technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter button and the camera will capture a smile the moment it happens. You can also select subject priority (Adult or Child Priority or touch subject on screen) and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity to high (small smile), medium (laugh) or low (grin).
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| High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) | | High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
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| 9-Point Auto Focus | | Because an off-centered subject can make your shot more interesting, a 9-point auto focus system measures nine precision focus points, giving you greater creative freedom to compose your images.
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| Function Guide | | This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings tilt displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.
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| 16:9 High Resolution Mode | | Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode, you can record high resolution images in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to view your images on a compatible HDTV6 and invite friends and family members under for a slideshow.
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| Memory Stick Duo Media Convenience | | The Cyber-shot® DSC-HX1 camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately).
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| Stamina® Battery Power | | Provides extended battery life and shooting capacity when using a fully-charged lithium-ion battery. The included battery supports up to 390 shots.
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| Easy Image Management | | Easy Image Management takes the hassle out of sorting through large volumes of image data, so you can quickly select and view your desired photos. Photos can be browsed in four convenient ways: by Standard Folder view, Date view, Event view, and Favorites showing only user-selected images.
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| In-Camera Retouching Tools | | Retouch and enhance your pictures on the go with 10 in-camera editing functions: Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Radial Blur, Retro, Happy Face and Unsharp Masking effects.
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| Multi-purpose Resize function | | The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera, so you can adjust images as necessary, whether you want to tilt display them on a compatible HDTV5, or e-mail them / upload them to a blog
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| Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2.11 | | Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) PC software11 provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web (compatible PC with internet connection required). Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search.
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| Specifications |
| LCD | | 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD Plus (230,400 pixels)
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| Lens Construction | | 13 elements in 10 groups (including 1ED glass element and 1aspheric element)
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| Lens Type | | Sony G-Lens
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| Microphone/Speaker | | Stereo / Mono
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| Viewfinder | | Yes - Electrical
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| Imaging Device | | 1/2.4 type(7.63mm) Exmor CMOS Sensor
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| Megapixel | | 9.1 MP
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| Recording Media | | 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media
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| Battery Capacity | | Approx. 195 minutes / Approx. 390 images
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| Optics/Lens | | 35mm Equivalent : Still shots: 28-560mm / Movie 16:9: 31-620mm / Movie 4:3 :38-760
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| Aperture Range | | Auto(F2.8-F8.0) / Program Auto(F2.8-F8.0) / Manual(F2.8-F8.0)
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| Digital Zoom | | Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
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| Exposure Compensation | | Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
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| Face Detection | | Detects up to 8 Faces - with Touch Priority / Auto Priority / Child Priority / Adult Priority
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| Focal Length | | 5.0-100.0mm
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| Focus | | 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Flexible Spot / Semi Manual / Manual
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| Macro Mode | | Macro On/Auto: W:Approx.1cm(0.03') to Infinity, T:Approx.150cm(4.92') to Infinity
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| Optical Zoom | | 20x
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| Shutter Speed | | Auto(2" - 1/4,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/4,000) / Shutter Priority(30" - 1/4000) / Aperture Priority(8" - 1/2000) / Manual(30" - 1/4000)
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| Smart Zoom® Technology | | 5M:Approx.26x(Total), 3M:Approx.33x(Total), VGA:Approx.108x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.36x(Total)
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| Total Zoom | | Approx. 40x
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| BIONZ™ Engine | | Yes
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| Battery Type | | InfoLITHIUM H type 6.8V
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| Flash Mode(s) | | Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
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| Burst Mode | | Approx 10 fps (10 shots)
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| Color Mode(s) | | Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W / Real
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| Date/Time Stamp | | Available in the included PMB software
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| Dynamic Range Optimizer | | Standard / Off / Plus
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| Image Stabilization | | Optical
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| Media/Battery Indicator | | Yes/Yes
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| Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility | | Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function.
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| Red-Eye Reduction | | Auto / On / Off
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| Self Timer | | Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
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| Still Image Mode(s) | | Normal/High Speed Burst(High/Med/Low)/Bracketing(JPEG)-AE(Plus/Minus0.3EV/0.7EV/1.0EV)/WB/Color
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| AF Illuminator Light | | AF Illuminator Light
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| Clear RAW NR | | Yes
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| Histogram Display | | Yes
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| Multi-Pattern Measuring | | Yes
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| ISO | | Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
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| Accessory Terminal | | Multi connector
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| Audio/Video Output(s) | | Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
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| HD Output | | Yes (1080i)
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| USB Port(s) | | Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed
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| Operating System Compatibility | | Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
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| Supplied Software | | Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2.11 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh® Operating Systems)
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