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Reviewed:
Jul 2007
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<p>Second generation (along with the slightly higher spec H9) of Sony's foray into the popular 'SLR-like' superzoom market upgrades the DSC-H2 with a new 8MP sensor, 15x zoom (now covering 31-465mm equiv. range) and a wealth of new features (including larger screen). Although the H7 is fast, is capable of pleasing results in good conditions and is packed with useful features, we were unimpressed by the redesigned user interface. The long list of small complaints about the image quality add up to a camera that's hard to wholeheartedly recommend, especially when it has so many strong competitors. Recently superceded by the CMOS-sensored DSC-HX1. (April 2009)</p>
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| Announced: | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | Compact | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 3264 x 2448 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 8.0 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 8.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CCD | ? |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | ? |
| White balance presets | 5 | ? |
| Custom white balance | No | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Focal length (equiv.) | 31 – 465 mm | |
| Optical zoom | 15× | |
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (2x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes (5 presets) | ? |
| Normal focus range | 50 cm (19.69") | ? |
| Macro focus range | 2 cm (.79") | ? |
| Number of focus points | 3 | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Screen size | 2.5" | ? |
| Screen dots | 115,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | No | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Maximum aperture | F2.7 - F4.5 | ? |
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Built-in flash | Yes (pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 9.8 m | |
| External flash | No | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (2.2 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (10 sec) | |
| Exposure compensation | ±2 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| 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 | ? |
| Remote control | Yes | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 110 x 83 x 86 mm (4.33 x 3.27 x 3.39") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | No | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
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