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 Screen size | 3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in | |||
 ISO maximum | 3200 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200 | |||
 Effective pixels | 16 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx | |||
 Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px | |||
| Sensor type | CMOS |
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| Sensor size | 0.24 in |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17.0 Mpx |
| Effective pixels | 16.0 Mpx |
| Image ratio w:h |
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| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
| Other resolutions |
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| Processor | BIONZ |
| Optical zoom | 16.0 x |
|---|---|
| Digital zoom | 64.0 x |
| Minimum aperture | 3.3 |
| Maximum aperture | 5.9 |
| Focal length equiv | 24 - 384 |
| Focus adjustment | Auto |
| Contrast adjustment | yes |
| Saturation adjustment | yes |
| Autofocus |
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| Manual focus | yes |
| Number of focus points | 9 |
| Image stabiliser |
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| Filter thread | no |
| Folded optics | no |
| Shooting modes |
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|---|---|
| Minimum shutter speed | 30.0 s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1.0 s |
| Shutter priority | no |
| Aperture priority | no |
| Manual exposure mode | yes |
| Exposure compensation plus | 2 |
| Exposure compensation minus | -2 |
| Expousure compensation steps | 1/3 |
| Continuous shooting | yes |
| Histogram | yes |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
| Subject / scene modes | yes |
| Built-in flash | yes |
| Flash range | 4 |
| Flash modes |
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| External flash | no |
| Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
| Scene modes |
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| Self-timer | yes |
| Metering modes |
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| 3D support | yes |
| Manual settings | yes |
| Self-timer options |
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| Built-in microphone | yes |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | Stereo |
| Weight | 7.58 oz |
|---|---|
| Width | 4.13 in |
| Height | 2.32 in |
| Depth | 1.33 in |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 410 |
|---|---|
| Battery technology | Lithium |
| Rechargeable battery | yes |
| Start-up time | 2300.0 ms |
| Timelapse recording | no |
|---|---|
| GPS | yes |
| Orientation sensor | yes |
| DLNA certified | no |
| Languages support |
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| Image editing modes |
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| ISO |
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|---|---|
| ISO Auto | yes |
| ISO minimum | 100 |
| ISO maximum | 3200 |
| Maximum image resolution | 4608 x 3456 px |
| White balance presets | 7 |
| White balance modes |
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| Custom white balance | yes |
| Supported image file formats | JPG |
| Photo effects | Skin tones |
| Image stabilizer | yes |
| Image stabilization type | Optical |
| Supported aspect ratios | 16:9 |
| Uncompressed format | No |
| Screen size | 3.0 in |
|---|---|
| Articulated LCD | no |
| Screen technology | LCD |
| Screen dots | 921000 |
| Touch screen | no |
| Field of view | 100.0 % |
| Live view | yes |
| Viewfinder | None |
| Maximum resolution | 1920 x 1080 px |
|---|---|
| Video recording | yes |
| Recording resolutions |
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| HD type | Full HD |
| Supported video file formats |
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| Camera playback | Slide show |
| Max frame rate (highest resolution) | 50.0 fps |
| Motion JPEG frame rate | 25.0 fps |
| Body type | Compact |
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| Colour of product |
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| Environmentally sealed | no |
| Compatible memory cards |
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|---|---|
| Memory slots | 2 |
| Storage types |
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| Camera file system |
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| HDMI | yes |
|---|---|
| USB version | 2.0 |
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Remote control | No |
| PictBridge | no |
| NFC | no |
| Wireless network (Wi-Fi) | no |
| Bluetooth | no |
| AV output | yes |
As mentioned elsewhere, I bought this camera’s predecessor — the HX5V — about a year ago for family use. And enjoyed every still and video pixel it shot! Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX9V Features So what do we get with the new boy? We can now enjoy a 16x optical zoom, (24-384mm on a 35 SLR). In
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