Clean, sharp images
Good looking video
Very noisy at high ISOs
Smile filter is terrifying
Introduction
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is a powerful ultrazoom camera that shoots decent pictures and good looking video, as well as being able to easily take night shots and panoramas. At around $500, It is expensive, but it does offer a lot of features.
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Page 1
Product Tour
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Page 2
Color
Color is generally accurate, albeit with some problems with blues. Read More... |
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Noise
Noise is moderate, but gets very visible at higher ISO settings. Read More... |
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Resolution
Images are clean and sharp with good detail, yet are a little soft at the edge on the widest zoom setting. Read More... |
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Video
The HX1 shoots good looking HD video. No major problems. Read More... |
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Sample Photos
A gallery of photos taken with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Read More... |
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Playback
Images can be sorted by date or by faces, though the smile filter turns your friends into the Joker. Read More... |
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Hardware
It feels generally robust, has a decent zoom lens, although not quite as long as some other cameras. Read More... |
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Controls
Controls are well placed, yet the zoom is a little light and easy to accidentally trigger. Read More... |
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Design & Handling
The buttons fall right under the fingertips. The manual is rather light on detail, though. Read More... |
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Nikon P90 Comparison
 We compare the DSC-HX1 to the P90. Read More... |
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Canon SX1 Comparison
 We compare the DSC-HX1 to the SX1 IS. Read More... |
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Olympus SP-590UZ Comparison
 We compare the DSC-HX1 to the SP-590UZ. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. Read More... |
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Photo Gallery
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Part 16
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. Add your comments... |
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