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Reviewed:
Jan 2008
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<p>First generation of Sony's unusually styled 10x zoom compact cameras is equipped with an 8MP sensor and a 38-380mm equiv. zoom, and features such as Face Detection, Optical Image Stabilization and HDTV output (albeit using an optional composite video cable or Cyber-shot Station dock). 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. Since replaced by the H10 and H20. (April 2009)</p>
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| Announced: | Aug 21, 2007 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 3264 x 2176, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 8.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 8.3 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | ? |
| White balance presets | 7 | ? |
| Custom white balance | No | ? |
| 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 (20 x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes (5 presets) | ? |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm (19.69") | ? |
| Macro focus range | 2 cm (.79") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 9 | |
| Lens mount | Unknown | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | No | ? |
| Screen size | 2.5" | ? |
| Screen dots | 115,000 | ? |
| 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 | No | ? |
| Shutter priority | No | ? |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 7 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (2 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
| Microphone | Mono | |
| Resolutions | MPEG VX (640 x 480, 8/16/30 fps, unlimited) with audio | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal | ? |
| Storage included | 31 MB Internal | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | No | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 264 g (0.58 lb / 9.31 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 48 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.89") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | No | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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