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Sony HX100V
DSC-HX1 vs HX100V
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Model Number: |
SP-590UZ |
DSC-HX1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$449.99 |
$499.00 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2009-03-15 |
2009-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
13.2 oz
(373 g)
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18.2 oz
(515 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.3 x
3.5 x
3.9 in.
(110 x
89 x
98 mm)
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4.5 x
3.3 x
3.6 in.
(115 x
83 x
92 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Sony Exmor |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.0 |
9.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.33 inch |
1/2.4 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.54 microns |
1.71 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: |
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RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 1944
(6.7 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF v2.21) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
n/a |
10.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15)
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1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
MPEG4 AVC/H.264 |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
No |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI, Component |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Olympus ED lens; 14 Lenses in 11 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses, 3 ED Lenses |
Sony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
26 -
676mm
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28 -
560mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.6 -
119.6mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
26.00x |
20.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.0 (tele) - f/8.0 |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/? |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
5x |
2x Precision, up to 108x Smart Zoom |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
CCD contrast detection |
Contrast Detection |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF type |
EVF type, 201K pixels |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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230,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, One-Touch |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 15 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Digital ESP, Spot, Center-Weighted, Face Detection (w/ Face Detection AF) |
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Landscape, Sport, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Indoor, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Multi-fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Cuisine, Documents, Smile Shot, Beach & Snow, Bird Watching, Pre-capture Movie, Quick Shutter, Soft Background Shot |
Easy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait , Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, Adv. Sports |
Self Timer: |
12 seconds seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in + Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro1, Slow1 + Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Synchro 2, Off, Wireless |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
TBD |
ISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
xD |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVI Motion JPEG |
MPEG4 AVC/H.264 |
Included Memory: |
0.0 MB |
11.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
built-in memory |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
DC Input |
Multi-connector |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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1.55 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
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10.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
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10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.31 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.23 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.67 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.008 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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2.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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6.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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390 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
4 x AA |
Proprietary Info LITHIUM |
Usable Battery Types: |
Alkaline disposables, NiMH rechargeables |
Lithium ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
4 x AA Alkaline disposables
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1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
No |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
Sony CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X v10.3+ |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
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10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, Sweep Panorama, Anti-Motion-blur, Handheld Twilight, In-camera Retouching, HD Movie (1080p, 720p), HD Output. |