Sony DSC-HX1 Specs

General			compared to recent digicams


	Brand	Sony
	Lowest price	$355.00		below average
	Announced	March, 2009		below average
Sensor


	Type	CMOS		above average
	Size	1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm		below average
	Megapixels	9 MP		below average
	Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO
	Light sensitivity (boost)	None		below average
Sensor (Advanced)


	True resolution	8.1 MP		below average
	Native resolution	3456 x 2592		below average
	Pixel size	2.6 µm²
Screen


	Type	LCD
	Size	3.0"
	Resolution	230k dots		below average
	Touch screen	No
	Flips out	Yes		unique
Lens


	Zoom	20x		above average
	Wide angle	28 mm
	Telephoto	560 mm		unique
	Aperture (wide angle)	f/2.8		above average
	Aperture (telephoto)	f/5.2
	Macro focus	1 cm		above average
Form factor


	Size	115x83x92 mm		below average
	Depth	3.6"		below average
	Weight	544 g		below average
	Interchangeable lenses	No
	Waterproof	No
Viewfinder


	Type	Digital		unique
	Viewfinder size	Unknown
Movies


	Format	1440 x 1080 @ 30fps
	Supports 24p	No
	High-speed framerate	None
	External mic jack	Unknown
	Autofocus	Unknown
	All formats	1440 x 1080 @ 30fps 480p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps
Features


	Panorama	Unknown
	HDR	Unknown
	3D	Unknown
	Image stabilization	Lens		above average
	Supports RAW	No
	GPS	No
Performance


	Startup delay	Unknown
	Shutter lag	230 ms
	Battery life	Unknown
	Continuous shooting	10 fps		above average
Focus system


	Autofocus	Contrast detection
	Focus points	Unknown
	Cross type focus points	Unknown
Shutter


	Max	1/4000s		unique
	Min	30s		above average
Flash


	Built-in flash	Yes
	Popup	Yes		unique
	External connection	No
Storage


	Storage slots	1
	Supported formats	Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo

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