Sony takes on the superzoom market with the fully specified Cyber-Shot HX1 camera boasting ground-breaking features. The What Digital Camera Sony CyberShot HX1 review...
Sony Cyber-shot HX1 Review
Verdict
It’s not often that a camera comes to the market with new technologies that excite camera enthusiasts, but the HX1 does just that. Not only does it offer something new with its panorama sweep and handheld twilight modes, but it also offers a specification as good as that of any other superzoom camera currently on the market. Good image quality and performance follow, meaning that the HX1 is pretty much the complete package. The price is currently a bit of a stumbling block, but with that bound to fall in the near future, the HX1 looks like a good buy indeed.
Verdict
It's not often that a camera comes to the market with new technologies that excite camera enthusiasts, but the HX1 does just that. Not only does it offer something new with its panorama sweep and handheld twilight modes, but it also offers a specification as good as that of any other superzoom camera currently on the market. Good image quality and performance follow, meaning that the HX1 is pretty much the complete package. The price is currently a bit of a stumbling block, but with that bound to fall in the near future, the HX1 looks like a good buy indeed.
Details
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Weight:453g
Other:Viewfinder: Yes, EVFImage Stabilisation: Yes, Optical SteadyShot
Power:Lithium H rechargeable
Dimensions:114.5 x 82.8 x 91.8mm
Memory Card:Memory stick Duo, Pro Duo
Connectivity:HDMI out / USB 2
Flash Modes:Auto, Forced, Slow, off
White Balance:Auto, 7 preset
ISO Range:100 - 3200
Metering System:Multi, Pattern, Spot
Exposure Modes:PASM, iAuto, HD video, scene
Shutter Speeds:30sec ? 1/4000sec
File Formats:JPG, AVG/H.264
LCD:3in 230,000-dot
Lens:28-560mm f/2.8-5.2
Sensor:9.1MP, 1/2.4in CMOS sensor