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Reviewed:
May 2009
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<p>The DSC-H20 is the third generation of Sony's unusually styled 10x zoom compact cameras and is, at least from the outside, very similar to its predecessors. Compared to the H10 the megapixel count has been increased (from 8 to 10 MP) and the camera now also features 720p HD video capture and a slightly larger screen. However, the 10x zoom lens remains unchanged. Compared to most recent cameras in this class the H20's lens is biased far more towards the tele end, which is either a good thing or a bad thing depending on the type of thing you want to shoot. Image quality is pretty good but the lack of wideangle is disappointing.</p>
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| Announced: | Feb 17, 2009 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 10.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 12.4 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | ? |
| White balance presets | 7 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 38 – 380 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 10× | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (up to 8x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes (Semi Manual) | ? |
| Normal focus range | 90 cm (35.43") | ? |
| Macro focus range | 2 cm (.79") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Lens mount | Unknown | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 230,400 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | None | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F3.5 - F4.4 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 7.1 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (1.8 fps, 100 images) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
| Microphone | Mono | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | ? |
| Storage included | 11 MB | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion (NP-BG1) & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 107 x 69 x 47 mm (4.21 x 2.72 x 1.85") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
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