20x zoom, 5-100 mm, f/2.8-5.2; 28-560 mm equivalent
Memory card
Memory Stick Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo; Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Max memory
Up to 16GB (Memory Stick PRO Duo)
Battery
NP-FH50 Li-ion
Size
115 × 83 × 92 mm
Weight
453 g
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 FAQ
What battery does the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 use?
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 uses NP-FH50 Li-ion. When buying used, confirm the seller includes a working charger or plan to add one. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 take?
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 uses Memory Stick Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo; Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 16GB (Memory Stick PRO Duo); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 9.1 MP effective Sony digital camera from 2009 with 1/2.4-inch Exmor CMOS. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Sony options, compare Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V.
How do you transfer photos from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is worth judging as its own Sony long-zoom body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 works best when you want zoom-first daylight travel, casual events, and far-away subjects without carrying an interchangeable-lens kit rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/2.4-inch (6.104 x 4.578 mm) CMOS and 28-560 mm equivalent, F2.8-5.2 are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
