Comparisons / Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Casio EXILIM EX-FH20

Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 and Casio EXILIM EX-FH20 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 ×
Casio EXILIM EX-FH20 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1Casio EXILIM EX-FH20
BrandSonyCasio
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.casio-intl.com/asia/en/dc/
Model numberDSC-HX1EX-FH20
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20092008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)115123
Width (mm)9285
Height (mm)8381
Weight (g)515483
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony HX100V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor-
Effective megapixels (MP)9.19.1
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0528.07
Sensor width (mm)5.926.17
Sensor height (mm)4.574.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.711.79
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 3:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization-+
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • raw (.dng)
Continuous-mode (fps)1040.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 224x168
  • 480x360
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG4 AVC/H.264AVI (Motion JPEG), IMA-ADPCM
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Component-
Lens and Optics
LensSony G Lens, 13 elements in 10 groups including 1 ED, 1 asph. elementEXILIM Optical; 14 elements in 11 groups, including aspherical element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 560.0026.00 - 520.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-6.00 - 92.00
Zoom ratio (x)2020
Aperture range (f)0.19 - 0.290.13 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)140
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 12
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 108
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast DetectionContrast detect with face detection; Spot, Multi or Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
1↑ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 201K pixelsEVF type; 0.2-inch color LCD, 201600 pixels
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,400
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-8
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • day white fl
  • daylight
  • daylight fl
  • manual
  • overcast
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/40000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, center weighted, spot by imaging element
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesEasy, Sweep Panorama, Anti motion blur, Handheld Twilight, High Sensitivity, Twilight,Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Portrait18 "Best Shot" scene modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.3m-9.2m(W), 1.5m-5.1m(T)Approx. 0.4 to 7.0m (W), approx. 1.3 to 4.4m (T)
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support-+
Uncompressed format-
  • raw (.dng)
Included memory (MB)1131
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-connector
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.550.98
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-6.13
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1040.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1040
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.13
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.230.78
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.12
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.670.24
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.01
Startup time (s)2.32.8
Play -> record time (s)-1.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)63.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)390440
Battery form factorProprietary Info LITHIUM4 x AA
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • alkaline/lithium disposables
  • nimh rechargeables
Batteries included1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable4 x AA Alkaline disposables
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)+-
Software
Included software
  • sony cd-rom
  • casio cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features10fps Full-resolution Burst Mode, Optical Image Stabilization, Tilt LCD, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection27% smaller and 28% lighter than the EX-F1, CMOS-shift image stabilization, up to 40 fps at 7-megapixels for 40 images



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