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| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Sony HX100V
DSC-HX1 vs HX100V |
Nikon A300
S3700 vs A300 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-HX1 | S3700 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.00 | $139.35 |
| Street Price: | $129.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-04-15 | 2015-02-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
18.2 oz
(515 g)
includes batteries |
4.2 oz
(118 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.5 x
3.3 x
3.6 in. (115 x 83 x 92 mm) |
3.8 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (96 x 58 x 20 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 9.1 | 20.1 |
| 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 | 1.20 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| 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) |
5152 x 3864
(19.9 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 5120 x 2880 (14.7 MP, 16:9), 3864 x 3864 (14.9 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 1.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1280x720 (30p/25p)
640x480 (30p/25p) 320x240 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI, Component | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. element | Zoom-NIKKOR; 8 elements in 7 groups |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 560mm | 25 - 200mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.5 - 36mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 20.00x | 8.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/? | f/3.7 (wide) / f/6.6 (tele) - ??? with ND filter in 2 steps |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity |
| 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 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection | Contrast Detect: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type, 201K pixels | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; ISO 3200 available when using Auto mode |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/1500 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Easy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait , Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, Adv. Sports | Backlighting, Beach, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Panorama Assist, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Night Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Smart Portrait, Special Effects |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| 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 |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T) | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 2.8m (1.6 ft. to 9.2 ft.) [T]: 1.5 to 2.0m (4.9 ft.. to 6.6 ft.) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | 11.0 MB | 25.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| 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,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | Multi-connector | |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.55 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 10.0 | 1.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 6 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.23 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.67 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.008 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 2.3 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 6.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 390 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary Info LITHIUM | Proprietary EN-EL19 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL19 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Sony CD-ROM | |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| 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. | Expeed C2 processor, built-in Wi-Fi with NFC, improved Smart Portrait mode. Color availability may depend on region. |
