20.4 Mega Pixel H Series 50x Optical Zoom Cyber-shot Model: DSC-HX300

IMAGE SENSOR

Type    Exmor R CMOS Sensor

Size      1/2.3 type (7.82mm)

Gross Pixels     Approx. 21.1 Megapixels

Effective Pixels Approx. 20.4 Megapixels

LENS

Lens Type        Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T

F Number        F2.8 (W) - 6.3 (T)

Focal Length (f=)          f=4.3-215mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9       f=26-1300mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 4:3         f=24-1200mm

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9 f=26.5-1325mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=28-1850mm(SteadyShot Active)

Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 4:3   f=32.5-1625mm(SteadyShot Standard), f=34.5-2300mm(SteadyShot Active)

Focus Range (iAuto)     W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 240cm to Infinity

Focus Range (Program Auto)   W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 240cm to Infinity

Optical Zoom   50x

Clear Image Zoom        100x*1

Precision Digital Zoom - Still Image       20M Approx. 200x/10M Approx. 284x/5M Approx. 400x/VGA Approx. 810x/15M(16:9)Approx. 200x/2M(16:9)Approx. 540x*1

LCD

Screen Size      3 (7.6 cms)

Number Of Dots          921,600 dots

Name   Xtra Fine/TFT LCD/Angle Adjustment

Brightness Setting         5 steps

SHOOTING SPECS

Imaging Processor        BIONZ

Image Stabilizer System            Optical SteadyShot

Focus Mode - Multi-Point AF  Yes

Focus Mode - Center-Weighted AF     Yes

Focus Mode - Spot AF            Yes

Focus Mode - Flexible-Spot AF           Yes

Focus Mode - Manual AF        Yes

Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF (Tracking Focus)        Yes

Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF (Face Tracking Focus)            Yes

Light Metering - Multi Pattern   Yes

Light Metering - Center-Weighted        Yes

Light Metering - Spot   Yes

Exposure Compensation           +/- 2.0 EV, 1/3 EV step

ISO Sensitivity Setting

Auto/80/100/125/160/200/250/320/400/500/640/800/1000/1250/1600/2000/2500/3200/4000*10/5000*10/6400*10/8000*10/10000*10/12800*10 *2

White Balance  Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Flourescent White Balance/Incandescent/Flash/White Balance Shift/One Push, One Push Set

Shutter Speed   iAuto(4 - 1/4000)/Program Auto(1 - 1/4000)/Aperture Priority(8 - 1/2000)/Shutter Priority(30 - 1/4000)/Manual(30 - 1/4000)*3

Self-Timer        Off/10sec./2sec./Portrait 1/Portrait 2

Flash Mode      Auto/Flash On/Slow Synchro/Rear Slow Synchro/Flash Off/Advanced Flash

Flash Range      ISO Auto: Approx. 0.5m-8.5m(W)/Approx. 2.4m-3.5m(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 12.0m(W)/Approx. 5.1m(T)

Auto Macro     Yes

Auto Focus Illuminator  Auto/Off

Aperture           iAuto(F2.8-F6.3(W))/Program Auto(F2.8-F6.3(W))/Aperture Priority(F2.8-F8.0(W))/Shutter Priority(F2.8-F6.3(W))/Manual(F2.8-F8.0 (W))

Face Detection - Mode            Auto/Off/Child Priority/Adult Priority

Face Detection - Face Selection           Yes(Key, Selected-face Memory)

Face Detection - Max. No of Detectable Faces            8 Faces

SHOOTING MODE

Superior Auto   Yes

Intelligent Auto Yes

Easy Shooting   Yes

Program Auto   Yes

Movie Mode    Yes

Panorama         Yes

Scene Selection            Yes

Picture Effect    Yes

3D       Yes

Background Defocus    Yes

Intelligent Sweep Panorama      Yes

Manual Exposure          Yes

SCENE SELECTION

Shutter Speed Priority   Yes

Aperture Priority           Yes

Manual Exposure          Yes

High Sensitivity Yes

Night Scene      Yes

Night Portrait    Yes

Soft Snap         Yes

Landscape        Yes

Beach   Yes

Snow   Yes

Fireworks         Yes

Advanced Sports Shooting       Yes

Gourmet           Yes

Pet       Yes

Soft Skin          Yes

Handheld Twilight         Yes

Anti Motion Blur           Yes

Backlight Correction HDR        Yes

3D

3D Still Image   Yes

PICTURE EFFECT

HDR Painting   Yes

Rich-tone Monochrome            Yes

Miniature          Yes

Toy Camera     Yes

Pop Colour      Yes

Partial Colour   Yes

Soft High-key   Yes

Water Colour   Yes

Illustration         Yes

COMPATIBLE RECORDING MEDIA

Memory Stick Duo (Still Image / Movies)         Yes*5

Memory Stick PRO Duo (Still Image / Movies) Yes*5

Memory Stick PRO Duo - High Speed Yes*5

Memory Stick PRO HG Duo    Yes*5

Memory Stick XC-HG Duo     Yes*5

SD Memory Card        Yes*5

SDHC Memory Card   Yes*5

SDXC Memory Card   Yes*5

Memory Stick Micro    Yes*5 *6

Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)  Yes*5 *6

Micro SD Memory Card          Yes*5 *6

Micro SDHC Memory Card     Yes*5 *6

Micro SDXC Memory Card     Yes*5 *6

Internal Memory Data Copy (to Recording Media)       Approx. 48MB

STILL IMAGE RECORDING

Stamina (Battery Life)   Approx. 310 shots/155min*8

10M (3,648 X 2,736) 4:3 mode           Yes

5M (2,592 X 1,944) 4:3 mode Yes

VGA (640 X 480) 4:3 mode    Yes

Sweep Panorama 360 (11,520 X 1,080)          Yes

Sweep Panorama HR (10,480 X 4,096)           Yes

Sweep Panorama Wide (7,152 X 1,080 / 4,912 X 1,920)        Yes

Sweep Panorama Standard (4,912 X 1,080 / 3,424 X 1,920)   Yes

MOVIE RECORDING

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080 (28M, PS)   Yes

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080 (24M, FX)  Yes

AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080 (17M, FH)  Yes

AVCHD - 1,440 X 1,080 (9M, HQ)   Yes

AVC MP4 - 1,440 X 1,080 (12M)      Yes

AVC MP4 - 1,280 X 720 (6M)           Yes

AVC MP4 - VGA / 640 X 480 (3M)   Yes

OTHER FEATURES

Face Detection Yes

Still Image Recording during movie        Yes

Smile Shutter    Yes

Grid Line          Yes

Auto Bracket    Yes

In-Camera Guide          Yes

Retouch - Trimming      Yes

Retouch - Red-eye Correction  Yes

Retouch - Unsharp Masking     Yes

Still Image Capture from Movie            Yes

Date View        Yes

Slideshow with Music   Yes

3D Viewing Mode        Yes

Start-up Time   Approx. 2.0 sec.

Shooting Time Lag        Approx. 0.15 sec.

Shutter Release Time Lag         Approx. 0.011 sec.

Shooting Interval           Approx. 0.8 sec.

Burst Speed (Maximum)           Approx. 10 fps(for up to 10 shots)*4

Burst Interval (Minimum)          Approx. 0.1 sec.(10 shots)*3 *4 *9

Built-in Microphone      Stereo

Wind Noise Reduction  Off/On

Optical Zoom During Movie Recording 50x

Histogram Indicator      Yes (On/Off)

Photo Creativity            Yes

PLAYBACK

Slide Show - Video Out           HD(HDMI)

Slide Show - Movie      Yes

Slide Show - Effects     Simple/Nostalgic/Stylish/Active

Slide Show Music - No. Of Tunes        4

Download Music          Yes

Automatic Image Rotation         Yes

USB

USB Connection - Auto (Multi-Configuration)  Yes

USB Connection - Mass Storage          Yes

USB Connection - MTP           Yes

Hi-Speed USB Yes

Micro USB      Yes

INTERFACE

Multi-use Terminal        Yes

Micro HDMI    Yes

OPTIONAL ACCESSORY CAPABILITY

Tripod Receptacle        Yes

POWER SOURCE

Supplied Battery           Maximum Voltage: 4.2V, Nominal Voltage: 3.6V, Maximum charge voltage: DC 4.2V, Maximum charge current: 1.89A

AC Adaptor     Power Requirements: AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mA; Output voltage: DC 5V

USB Charge     Yes

USB Power Supply      Yes

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT

Dimensions (W x H x D)           Approx. 129.6mm x 93.2mm x 103.2mm

Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick) Approx. 650g

Weight (Body only)      Approx. 623g

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

Supplied Accessories    Rechargeable Battery Pack(NP-BX1)/AC Adaptor(AC-UB10/UB10B/UB10C/UB10D)*7/Micro USB cable/Shoulder Strap/Lens Cap/Instruction Manual