Sony DSC-HX1 Digital Camera

Sony DSC-HX1 Digital Camera

An award-winning all-rounder that excels at outdoor landscape photography. The massive 20x zoom grabs images from afar and the unique Sweep Panorama function lets you create amazing wide-screen pictures by shooting a burst of frames at a single click. Professional SLR features and performance in a compact.

Sweep Panorama
When shooting expansive landscapes, tall buildings or large groups of friends, it can be difficult to pack the whole scene into a single panoramic shot.
Sweep Panorama lets you capture amazing wide angles; you just sweep your Cyber-shot camera over the scene and let Sweep Panorama stitch together multiple shots automatically to create one breathtaking wide panoramic photo.

As well as the massive 20x zoom lens (equivalent to 28-560mm) and Exmor CMOS sensor, the HX1 has a 1080p HD Movie mode.

The following information is detailed on Sony's website:
http://www.sony.co.uk (opens a new window)

• Exmor™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while suppressing image noise for superb low-light pictures
• 9.1 effective megapixels resolution for very high quality imaging and detail-packed enlargements
• Premium G Lens by Sony with high-power 20x optical zoom range and 28mm wide angle
• Sweep Panorama mode automatically stitches together high-speed burst of images to capture extra-wide landscapes
• Two shooting modes dramatically reduce image noise even in low light, superimposing 6 separate images to create one beautiful shot
• 1080p HD movie recording captures crisp, detail-packed HD video clips plus stereo sound at 30 frames per second
• Exmor™ CMOS sensor and BIONZ processor powers high-speed, full resolution continuous shooting up to 10 frames per second
• 3.0-inch tilt-angle Clear Photo LCD Plus screen for comfortable framing in any shooting position
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for reduced camera shake with handheld shooting, especially in low light or at high zoom settings
• Enhanced Smile Shutter automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: now easier to use with adjustable smile threshold
• Enhanced Face Detection with selectable adult/child priority high-speed subject tracking for clearer portraits. Includes Face Motion Detection and Selected Face Memory
• Intelligent Scene Recognition simplifies shooting by choosing best settings for difficult conditions such as twilight portraits and backlit scenes
• HD output to view video and still images on HD TV (requires optional cable). PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA TV
• Photomusic (HD Slideshow) offers fun display of still images and HD video clips with effects and music on LCD or connected HD TV
• Fun in-camera retouching functions including trim, red-eye correction and artistic filters
• Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches and viewing on PC