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Digital Camera Sony DSC-HX1 Amazing Features

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. With Sweep Panorama, you can capture wide-angle views that extend beyond human vision—up to 224 degrees.

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. Its high speed mechanical shutter captures each frame without the distortion common with electronic shutters.

Overcome the challenges of low-light photography.

By capturing and superimposing six images, the HX1 revolutionizes low-light photography. Handheld Twilight mode renders an image with up to 50% less noise than other cameras, and Anti-motion Blur mode overcomes the blur of a moving subject.

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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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. Exemplified in G Series Lens, Exmor™ CMOS Imager and Bionz™ processor, Sony Image³ creates an elevated standard in imaging.

Explore the possibilities of the HX1

World's first digital camera with 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. Simply press the shutter button and "sweep" the camera horizontally or vertically—and the camera assembles the shots into a single frame which can cover up to 224 degrees field of view.

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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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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Digital Camera Sony DSC-HX1 Key Features

9.1 Megapixel Super Exmor™ CMOS Image Sensor:

The HX1 features a 9.1 megapixel Exmor™ CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's precision G-Lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced noise. With 9.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19") size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

Professional Quality G-Lens:

Designed and manufactured to the highest standards of optical performance, the Sony G-Lens is optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sony's cameras. G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders. Capture the action up close with the 20x optical zoom, and with the 28mm wide angle lens the HX1 even allows you to capture more of the scenes in landscape or group portraits. The HX1's G Lens has a six blade aperture capable of producing a beautiful bokeh (beautifully defocused backgrounds with a soft natural feel). The aspherical lens elements made from ED (extra-low dispersion) minimize chromatic aberration common to high-magnification lenses.

20x High Zoom:

20x optical zoom extends your reach and helps bring you closer to the action – a real benefit for sporting events, wildlife, distant landscape views and dramatic portrait shots.

28mm Wide Angle Lens:

Widen your view and capture more of the city, landscape, or group with a 28mm wide angle G lens.

3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ tilt display (230k pixels):

Compose and show off your images on the large 3.0" (230K) Clear Photo LCD Plus™ display, which tilts up or down approximately 90 degrees for easier high and low angle shooting and features a special anti-reflective coating for sharp visibility, even in bright sunlight.

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.

BIONZ™ image processor:

The BIONZ™ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera.

Colors available in:

The Cyber-shot® DSC-HX1 camera is available in black.

High Speed Shooting (10fps):

The HX1 is the world's first digital still camera that can capture full 9.1 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 fps, helping to ensure you never miss the decisive moment. What's more, the HX1 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

Digital Camera Sony DSC-HX1 specifications

**Information from www.sony.com