Sony Corporation of Hong Kong Limited expands its Cyber-shot H Series to include the revolutionary DSC-HX1 and successor model DSC-H20. The DSC-HX1 features several pioneering features in imaging technology, and is the world's first digital still camera to feature continuous high-speed shooting of 9.1 megapixel images at bursts of up to 10 frames per second (fps).
The document presents a press release announcing the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1, highlighting its Exmor™ CMOS sensor, BIONZ™ imaging processor, and high‑speed continuous shooting of up to 10 fps. It also describes new functions such as Sweep Panorama, Hand‑held Twilight mode, and Anti Motion Blur, as well as video recording capabilities of 1440 × 1080 p at 30 fps.
A detailed specification sheet follows, listing the camera's sensor type, effective pixel count, lens specifications, zoom ranges, video formats, LCD features, dimensions, weight, battery compatibility, and supported memory media. The sheet also enumerates menu functions, focus modes, and other accessories supplied with the camera.
| Effective Pixels | 9.1 MP |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.4‑type Exmor CMOS Sensor |
| Processor | BIONZ™ Imaging Processing Engine |
| Optical Zoom | 20× (28‑560 mm equivalent) |
| Smart Zoom | 108× |
| Video Recording Resolution | 1440 × 1080 p at ~30 fps |
| Weight (without battery) | 453 g |
| Battery Compatibility | InfoLITHIUM™ NP‑FH50 |
It records HD video at 1440 × 1080 pixels (Full HD) at approximately 30 frames per second.
Yes, it features Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization.
The lens provides a 20× optical zoom, equivalent to 28‑560 mm in 35 mm terms.