| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V |
| Successor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V |
| MSRP | $400 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 18.9 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | BIONZ |
| Max Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 4912 x 1080, 4896 x 2752, 3648 x 2736, 3424 x 1920, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Face Detection |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 500 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 20x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.2 - 5.8 |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed |
| Screen Technology | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1600 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 7.10 m |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | Eye-Fi Connection possible |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6 x 5 x 2.5" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-BG1 |
| Battery Life | 320 shots |
| Internal Storage | 105 MB |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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