Reviews of the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H1
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CNET Review
The Good: 12X image-stabilized zoom; 2.5-inch LCD; speedy performance; full feature set; nice selection of accessories.
The Bad: Slightly soft images; lack of fine detail; larger and heavier than the competition.
The Bottom Line: This is a capable megazoom camera that can hold its own against much of the competition.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
dcresource.com
Review Summary: When it's time to charge the batteries just place them into the included charger. This charger is very slow, taking six hours to fully charge the battery (buying a faster charger may not be a bad idea). This isn't one of those chargers that plugs ...
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t3.com
Review Summary: A great screen, low price and good performance can't quite disguise the fact this is one heavy, ugly runt.
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No Rating
digitalcamerareview.com
Review Summary: The H1 is up against some very stiff competition (the Canon Powershot S2 IS, the Konica Minolta Z5, and the Panasonic Lumix FZ5) in this very popular class. Competing models in the 5 megapixel monster zoom product niche are remarkably well matched, so ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSC-H1
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Prosumer
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability makes this camera ideal for social functions or vacation shots.
- Width 4.3 in
- Depth 3.2 in
- Height 3.2 in
- Weight 1.3 lbs
Main Features
- Resolution 5.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 5,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 64, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Beach, Candle, Landscape, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Saturation, Black & White, Contrast compensation
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 30 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Manual, Program, Automatic, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Continuous Shooting Speed 30 frames per second
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 160 x 112
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 32 MB Flash - Integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB )
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2592 x 1728, JPEG 2032 x 1536, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Pop-up flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Features AF illuminator
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6 mm - 72 mm - F/2.8-3.7
- Focal Length 6 mm - 72 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 36 - 432 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 3
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 2cm
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-3.7
- Optical Zoom 12 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Filter Size 58 cm
- Features ED glass, Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Audio recording, Date/time stamp, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital image rotation, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter, Display brightness control
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Electronic
- Viewfinder Color Support Color
- Viewfinder Diagonal Size 0.3 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 115,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 115,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
- Microphone Technology Electret condenser
- Microphone Operation Mode Mono
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Pro
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS 9.1.x - 9.2.x, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.3
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Lens hood, Shoulder strap, Lens adapter ring
- Cables Included A/V cable, USB cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery AA
- Supported Battery 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery - 2100 mAh ( Included )
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
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