Reviews of the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H2
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techradar.com
Review Summary: On a positive note, the H2 powers up in a couple of seconds, the lens barrel extending to maximum wide angle in anticipation of the first shot, while the LCD bursts into life. Screen menus have a clean, legible layout, while the mode wheel atop the ...
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digitalartsonline.co.uk
Review Summary: Colour saturation and rendition are particularly notable under outdoor light. Overall, the H2 nudges ahead of rivals in both picture quality and handling, making this the most beguiling example of the all high-zooms seen so far
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neocamera.com
Review Summary: Here is another quite good ultra-zoom from Sony. The Sony Cybershot DSC-H2, being very similar to the Sony H5, performs similarly. While it does produce useable pictures under typical lighting conditions, the H2 exhibits too much chromatic aberrations ...
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Computeract!ve
Review Summary: Easy to use 12x zoom camera aimed both beginner and expert
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSCH2
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Prosumer
- Point-and-shoot highlights Video capture ability adds convenience for the user.
- Width 4.4 in
- Depth 3.7 in
- Height 3.3 in
- Weight 0.9 lbs
- Enclosure Color Silver
Main Features
- Resolution 6 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,000,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1000, ISO auto
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Beach, Landscape, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, Black & White
- 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
- Auto Exposure Bracketing 2 steps in 1/3 EV step
- Exposure Metering Zones 49
- White Balance Custom, Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Remote Control None
- 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 Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage Standard JPEG 2592 x 1944, Fine 2592 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 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
- Effective Flash Range 1 ft - 30 ft
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 mm
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features ED glass, Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Audio recording, Auto power save, 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 0.2 in
- Viewfinder Resolution 201,000 pixels
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 85,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x USB
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, Apple Mac OS X, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS 9.2
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Included Accessories Lens cap, Lens hood, Shoulder strap, Lens adapter ring
- Cables Included 1, 1 x 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 parts and labor warranty
CNET Labs' Benchmarks
- Labs information All values are expressed in seconds. Please visit our labs information page for information on how digital cameras are tested.
- CNET Labs Flash shot to shot time 1.5
- CNET Labs Shot to shot time typical 1.5
- CNET Labs Shutter lag bright 0.4
- CNET Labs Shutter lag dim 1.6
- CNET Labs Typical burst speed 1.5
- CNET Labs Wake up time 2.6
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