Sony has launched the CyberShot DSC-HX1 which is a superzoom hybrid digital camera.

The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX1 features 20 times optical zoom, a 9.1 megapixel Exmor CMOS sensor, a 3 inch tilt angle LCD display, it is capable of recording video in full 1080p HD.

Here are the full specifications of the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX1.

• Exmor™ CMOS sensor boosts sensitivity while suppressing image noise for superb low-light pictures
• 9.1 effective megapixels resolution for very high quality imaging and detail-packed enlargements
• Premium G Lens by Sony with high-power 20x optical zoom range and 28mm wide angle
• Sweep Panorama mode automatically stiches together high-speed burst of images to capture extra-wide landscapes
• Two shooting modes dramatically reduce image noise even in low light, superimposing 6 separate images to create one beautiful shot
• 1080p HD movie recording captures crisp, detail-packed HD video clips plus stereo sound at 30 frames per second
• Exmor™ CMOS sensor and BIONZ processor powers high-speed, full resolution continuous shooting up to 10 frames per second
• 3.0-inch tilt-angle Clear Photo LCD Plus screen for comfortable framing in any shooting position
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for reduced camera shake with handheld shooting, especially in low light or at high zoom settings
• Enhanced Smile Shutter automatically fires shutter when subject smiles: now easier to use with adjustable smile threshold
• Enhanced Face Detection with selectable adult/child priority high-speed subject tracking for clearer portraits. Includes Face Motion Detection and Selected Face Memory
• Intelligent Scene Recognition simplifies shooting by choosing best settings for difficult conditions such as twilight portraits and backlit scenes
• HD output to view video and still images on HD TV (requires optional cable). PhotoTV HD enhances still image viewing on compatible BRAVIA TV
• Photomusic (HD Slideshow) offers fun display of still images and HD video clips with effects and music on LCD or connected HD TV
• Fun in-camera retouching functions including trim, red-eye correction and artistic filters
• Picture Motion Browser software simplifies image management, searches and viewing on PC

The Sony CyberShot DSC-HX1 will go on sale later this month for around $500.

via Gadget Venue