Sony DSCHX1 9MP Digital Camera 20x Optical Zoom ***free 8GB SDHC card*

With the ultra-fast, 10-shots-per-second speed of the Cyber-shot DSCHX1, its easy to capture all the action.

Remarkable Exmor CMOS technology captures photos in low light while maintaining smooth colour gradation and crisp detail - while the Sony G-Lens is optimized to complement the advanced image processing technology.

Especially useful for beautiful landscape shots or shooting skyscrapers, the Sweep Panorama mode takes seamless 224-degree shots with breathtaking 9.1 megapixel results.

Features:

• 9.1 Megapixel Super Exmor CMOS Image Sensor delivers extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced noise. Create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+
• Professional Quality G-Lens: the Sony G-Lens is optimized to perfectly complement the advanced image sensors and image processing technology in Sonys cameras. G lenses are used in top of the line DSLR cameras and advanced HD Camcorders.
• 20x High Zoom for sporting events, wildlife, distant landscape views and dramatic portrait shots. 28mm Wide Angle to capture more of the city, landscape, or group.
• Sweep Panorama Mode. Now capturing wide landscapes or church spires or skyscrapers are as easy as press and sweep, HX1 continuously shoots at a high speed and then seamlessly stitches the images together.
• Double Anti-blur Solution: the combination of Optical Steadyshot Image Stabilisation and High ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimises blur, and allows flash free shooting to preserve the mood
• BIONZ Image Processing Engine delivers high resolution and fast performance
• Dynamic Range Optimiser (Std/Plus) for truer colour reproduction
• HD Movie Mode for stunning 1080p HD resolution and with the built in stereo microphone record audio that is crisp and clear. Incredible High Speed Shooting (10fps)
• Face Detection Technology with Smile Shutter for optimum white balance, colour and flash control in portraits. Child/Adult priority settings
• Convenient Photo Modes: Choose from 13 convenient photo modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions
• Intelligent Auto Mode incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, and Optical SteadyShot, iAuto lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode
• 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD plus, Tilt Display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight
• HD Ready: Connect your camera to a HD TV and view your photos in full High Definition using the HDMI cable VMCMHC2 (sold seperately) PhotoTV HD capable.
• Bravia Sync: Connect to your Bravia via HDMI output on the supplied HDMI adapter (HDMI cable required, sold separately) and the HX1 camera playback screen will automatically display. You can control camera playback using your BRAVIA HDTV remote control.