Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Announced Feb 28, 2012
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18 megapixels | 3″ screen | 25 – 500 mm (20×)
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V 18.2 MP Exmor R CMOS Digital Camera with 20x Optical Zoom and 3.0-inch LCD (Black) (2012 Model)
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Feb 28, 2012
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With an impressive 40x Clear Image digital zoom, faraway subjects are never out of reach with this Cyber-shot HX30V camera. Just zoom in and click away—your photos and Full HD videos will sparkle with deliciously detailed richness and clarity thanks to high-performance features like an 18.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, in-camera image stabilization and high speed auto focus. And with built-in Wi-Fi, you can share your shots instantly with friends, family, Facebook and more.
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Quick specs
| Body type | Compact |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 |
| Effective pixels | 18 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS |
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 |
| Focal length (equiv.) | 25–500 mm |
| Max aperture | F3.2–5.8 |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 921,600 |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 sec |
| Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 254 g (0.56 lb / 8.96 oz) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 62 x 35 mm (4.21 x 2.44 x 1.38″) |
| GPS | Built-in |
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