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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V - digital camera

Product code:
P145389P | DSCHX20VB.CEH
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  • Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V
  • Digital camera
  • compact
  • 18.2 Mpix
  • 20 x optical zoom
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  • sd-card
  • SDHC
  • ExmorRCmos
  • avchd

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Product information

Compatability Shoot gorgeous stills with the 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS sensor and thanks to super-fast, DSLR-like focusing speeds, you'll get amazing results that take full advantage of the camera's sharp Sony G lens, even in low light. Get closer to the excitement with ultra-zoom capabilities or use dual record to use shoot full 1080/60p HD while simultaneously capturing stunning still images. Active -way stabilization helps eliminate camera shake aggravation with when shooting videos. Start creating a virtual map of what happened where by recording shot location and direction with GPS and compass functionalities. Add a dimension of awe and wonder to your creations with 3D still image and 3D Sweep Panorama mode. View it all in crystal clarity on the 3.0" Xtra Fine LCD TruBlack display.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V - Digital camera - compact - 18.2 Mpix - 20 x optical zoom - black

Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
DSCHX20VB.CEH
EAN
4905524861259
Product Type
Digital camera - compact
Supported Battery
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( included )
Image Processor
BIONZ
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance
1 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH)
10.7 cm x 3.5 cm x 6.2 cm
Colour
Black
Camera Flash
Pop-up flash
Display
LCD display - 3"
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7
Image Stabiliser
Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
Sensor Resolution
18.2 Megapixel
Weight
221 g
Product Description
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V - digital camera
Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
Lens System
20 x zoom lens - 4.45 - 89 mm - f/3.2-5.8 G
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
AV Interfaces
HDMI
Min Focus Range
1 cm

System Requirements for PC Connection

Peripheral Devices
USB port

Microphone

Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Microphone Features
Wind noise reduction

Exposure & White Balance

Light Sensitivity
ISO 100, ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800
Exposure Metering
Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot
Exposure Modes
Programme, automatic
Shooting Programs
Landscape, night portrait, PET, fireworks, soft snap, night scene, beach, snow, high sensitivity, soft skin, handheld twilight, gourmet, advanced sports, anti-motion blur, backlight correction HDR
Special Effects
Illustration, Water Colour, miniature, partial colour, Toy camera, Pop Colour, HDR Painting, Rich-tone monochrome, Soft High-key
White Balance
Custom, automatic, presets
White Balance Presets
Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, fluorescent light (cool white), fluorescent light (daylight), fluorescent light (warm white)
Max Shutter Speed
1/1600 sec
Min Shutter Speed
30 sec
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps

Connections

Connector Type
1 x Hi-Speed USB ¦ 1 x HDMI output
Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card

Memory / Storage

Memory Card Slot
Memory Stick PRO Duo card, SD card
Supported Memory Cards
Memory Stick Duo, SD Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo, SDXC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2, SDHC Memory Card, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Image Storage
JPEG 4896 x 3672 ¦ JPEG 4896 x 2752 ¦ JPEG 3648 x 2736 ¦ JPEG 2592 x 1944 ¦ JPEG 1920 x 1080 ¦ JPEG 640 x 480
Video Capture
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 28Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 24Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps - 17Mbps ¦ MPEG-4 - 1440 x 1080 - 25 fps - 12Mbps ¦ AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps - 9Mbps ¦ MPEG-4 - 1280 x 720 - 30 fps - 6Mbps ¦ MPEG-4 - 1280 x 720 - 25 fps - 6Mbps ¦ MPEG-4 - 640 x 480 - 25 fps - 3Mbps

Lens System

Type
20 x zoom lens - 4.45 - 89 mm - f/3.2-5.8 G
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera
25 - 500mm
Focus Adjustment
Automatic, manual
Min Focus Distance
1 cm
Zoom Adjustment
Motorised drive
Lens Construction
9 groups / 12 elements
Features
Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens

Additional Features

Continuous Shooting Speed
10 frames per second
Self Timer Delay
10 sec, 2sec
Additional Features
USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, DPOF support, display brightness control, sharpness control, digital image rotation, PRINT Image Matching, camera orientation detection, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, saturation control, Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN), takes photos while film recording, contrast control, 1080p Full HD movie recording, built-in compass, TransferJet support, Dynamic Range Optimizer, face detection, built-in help guide, Motion Detection Technology, built-in GPS, Anti-motion Blur Mode, 3D Sweep Panorama technology, Backlight Correction HDR, Sweep Multi Angle mode, digital level meter, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Intelligent AUTO (iAUTO), Background defocus, Unsharp Masking, Superior Auto mode, By Pixel Super Resolution technology, Clear Image Zoom

Camera Flash

Camera Flash
Pop-up flash
Flash Modes
Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Features
AF illuminator
Effective Flash Range
0.4 m - 7.1 m : ISO auto ( wide lens ) ¦ 1.7 m - 3.9 m : ISO auto ( tele lens ) ¦ 10 m : ISO 3200 ( wide lens ) ¦ 5.5 m : ISO 3200 ( tele lens )

General

Product Type
Digital camera - compact
Enclosure Colour
Black
Sensor Resolution
18.2 Megapixel
Optical Sensor Type
Exmor R CMOS
Total Pixels
18,900,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution
18,200,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.3"
Optical Zoom
20 x
Image Processor
BIONZ
Image Stabiliser
Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)
Auto Focus
TTL contrast detection
AE/AF Control
Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF
Face Detection
Blink Detection technology, Face Detection Self-timer, Smile Shutter
Digital Video Format
MPEG-4, AVCHD
Image Recording Format
JPEG
Max Video Resolution
1920 x 1080
AV Interfaces
HDMI

Battery

Battery Type
Sony NP-BG1
Details
1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( included )
Battery Life Details
Photo shooting - 320 shots

Software

Software
Sony PlayMemories Home

Dimensions & Weight

Width
10.7 cm
Depth
3.5 cm
Height
6.2 cm
Weight
221 g

Display

Type
3" LCD display
Resolution
921,600 pixels
Display Features
Built-in

Miscellaneous

Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Included Accessories
AC power adaptor, USB cable, wrist strap
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