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Sony Cybershot HX1

Sony Cybershot HX1

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B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 3 out of 5
"Great Zoom, but Image quality...."
  • 1 out of 5
"HX1 for Nature Photography"
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The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX1 is looking to make a real splash this year, pairing a long-range 20x optical zoom lens with full HD video recording. That's an impressive set of features, and a nice return to form for Sony, who have lagged behind competitors like Olympus and Panasonic in the extended zoom category they once were so strong in. The HX1 is... read more

Specifications

  • 9 megapixels
  • 20x optical zoom
  • 28mm wide-angle lens
  • 1080p Full HD video mode
  • 3.0-inch tilting LCD display
  • Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo memory storage (11MB internal)
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Q: How come when I have a panoramic print developed that I get a 2 x 10 image and not the full 4 x10 size that its printed on? Image taken in standard.
A: A shutter and exposure system directly on the negative. Digital cameras expose onto an electronic chip and as such, are... read more
Q: what kind of battery does Sony Cybershot HX1 use?
A: Yes. That's the model number, but it is rechargable LiOn battery. read more

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Open Questions for the HX1

Q: what is the fastest 8GB memory card that HX1 can use?
5 points for best answer - 1 reply
Q: 1- Does HX1 have an internal memory? If yes, how much?
20 points for best answer - 2 replies
Q: Looking for a camera that I can use in low/changing light (music concerts from first 5 rows) without shutter lag and a fast FPS. Is the HX1 for me?
20 points for best answer - 1 reply

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  • 4.08 out of 5

Average rating based on 151 total reviews: 4.08/5

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  • 3 out of 5
Great Zoom, but Image quality.... (Gayan Dasanayake - 10/20/09)

Pros:
* Zoom is very useful.
* Image stabilization works fine.
* Solid and intelligent build (as Sony would always I guess)
* Great battery... read more

  • 1 out of 5
HX1 for Nature Photography (Marilyn Patterson - 9/23/09)

My beloved Sony H50 died and after trying 3 times to fix it Sony replace it with the HX1. This is actually the second HX1... read more

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