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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
Sony HX100V
DSC-HX1 vs HX100V
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Model Number: |
DSC-HX1 |
P520 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.00 |
$449.95 |
Street Price: |
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$426.95 |
Date Available: |
2009-04-15 |
2013-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
18.2 oz
(515 g)
includes batteries
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19.4 oz
(550 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.5 x
3.3 x
3.6 in.
(115 x
83 x
92 mm)
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4.9 x
3.3 x
4.0 in.
(125 x
84 x
102 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor |
BSI |
Effective Megapixels: |
9.1 |
18.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.4 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.71 microns |
1.26 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
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: |
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) |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.21) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
7.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/60i/50i)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
960x540 (30p)
640x480 (120p/30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG4 AVC/H.264 |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI, Component |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Sony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. element |
Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 14 elements in 10 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
560mm
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24 -
1,000mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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4.3 -
180mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
20.00x |
42.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/? |
f/3.0 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8.3 |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 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: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Precision, up to 108x Smart Zoom |
Up to 2x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection |
Contrast Detection: Auto (9-area automatic selection), Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking |
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, 201K pixels |
EVF; 0.5 cm (0.2-in.) approx. 201K-dot equivalent LCD with the diopter adjustment function (-4 to +4 m-1) |
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): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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921,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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Selfie Screen: |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
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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, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Fixed range auto (ISO 80-400, 80-800), ISO 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1 (equivalent to 6400) |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash |
Auto1/2, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
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: |
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot |
224-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Easy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait , Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, Adv. Sports |
Back Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Panorama, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Scene Auto Selector, Snow, Sports, Sunset, 3D Photography |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T) |
TBA |
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: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
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Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG4 AVC/H.264 |
MOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: |
11.0 MB |
15.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Yes |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Multi-connector |
Built-in GPS, Built-in Wi-Fi, Mini (Type-C) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.55 |
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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? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
7 |
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): |
0.31 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.23 seconds |
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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): |
0.67 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.3 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
6.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
390 shots |
200 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary Info LITHIUM |
Proprietary EN-EL5 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Sony CD-ROM |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
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. |
Lens-shift Vibration Reduction (VR) with Active Mode, 18.1-megapixel backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor, 3.2-inch Vari-Angle LCD monitor, Full HD 1080p movies, Built-in GPS. Available in Black, Red or Dark Grey. |