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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
Sony HX100V
DSC-HX1 vs HX100V
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Model Number: |
DSC-HX1 |
X-5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
EVF |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.00 |
$279.95 |
Street Price: |
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$187.33 |
Date Available: |
2009-04-15 |
2012-09-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
18.2 oz
(515 g)
includes batteries
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22.0 oz
(623 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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4.7 x
3.4 x
4.2 in.
(119 x
86 x
107 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 |
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Effective Megapixels: |
9.1 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.4 inch |
1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: |
27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.71 microns |
1.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
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) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1464
(3.8 MP,
Other), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.21) |
JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
1.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG4 AVC/H.264 |
MOV (AVC/H.264 with monaural sound) |
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 |
smc PENTAX zoom lens, 12 elements in 9 groups with 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
560mm
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22 -
580mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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4 -
104mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
20.00x |
26.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.2 (tele) - f/? |
f/3.1 (wide) / f5.9 (tele) with 2-stage aperture |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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1 -
30 cm
0.4 -
11.8 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Precision, up to 108x Smart Zoom |
Up to 7.2x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection |
Contrast Detection: 9 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual, Focus Point Selection |
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: 230K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment dial (diopter range unavailable) |
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 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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460,000 dots
(153,000 px)
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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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10.0x |
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 |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten light, Fluorescent light (D, N, W), Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/1500 - 4 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 |
Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
No |
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 |
Handheld Night Snap, Sport, Landscape, Portrait, Scene (Flower, Blue Sky, Sunset, Night Scene, Night Scene Portrait, , Fireworks, HDR, Surf & Snow, Baby, Kids, Pet, Food, Digital SR, Stage Lighting, Text, Museum, Digital Wide, Digital Panorama, Frame Composite) |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
10s, 2s, Remote 3 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, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye |
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: Wide: approx. 0.66 - 38 ft; Tele: approx. 4.9 - 20ft |
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 |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG4 AVC/H.264 |
MOV (AVC/H.264 with monaural sound) |
Included Memory: |
11.0 MB |
75.3 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional infrared |
Connections (extended): |
Multi-connector |
DC Input, Micro (Type-D) HDMI |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
1.55 |
2.41 |
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 |
1.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
Unlimited |
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 |
0.51 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.23 seconds |
0.67 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): |
0.67 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.008 seconds |
0.129 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
2.3 seconds |
2.6 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
6.0 seconds |
5.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
390 shots |
500 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary Info LITHIUM |
4 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium ion rechargeable |
Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
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4 x Alkaline AAs
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
Sony CD-ROM |
Software CD-ROM S-SW129 |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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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. |
BSI CMOS Sensor, Sensor-shift-type Shake Reduction (SR), Tilting 460K-dot LCD, 230K-dot EVF, 1080p Full HD Movies. Available in silver or black. |