Sony Cybershot DSC-H2 Review

Review Date: September 11th 2006
Author: Gavin Stoker

Specifications

Imaging Device: 1/ 2.5" Super HAD� CCD

Megapixel: 6.0 MP

Recording Media: 32MB1 internal memory or Memory Stick DUO or Memory Stick DUO PRO media only

Lens Construction: 11 Elements in 9 Groups (1 ED and 1 Aspheric Element)

Lens Type: Carl Zeiss� Vario-Tessar�

Zoom: 12X Optical, 2X Precision Digital, 48X Total

Smart Zoom�2 Technology: Up to 16X (3MP), 20X (2MP), 52X (VGA Resolution)

Filter Diameter: 58mm (with supplied Adapter Ring)

Focal Length: 6 � 72mm

35mm Equivalent: 36 - 432mm

Focus: 3 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Flexible Spot AF, Manual

Minimum Focus Distance: 19.7" (50cm) Normal, 0.74" (2cm) Macro

Shutter Speed: 1/4 - 1/2000 sec. (Auto), 1 - 1/2000 sec. (Program Auto), 46-step 30 sec � 1/1000 sec. (Shutter Priority, Manual)

Aperture Range: f2.8-8.0 (W), f3.7-8.0 (T), 10-step f2.8-8.0 (Aperture Priority, Manual)

Flash Effective Range: ISO Auto: 1� to 29� 3" (0.3-9.0m)(W), ISO 1000: 2� 11" to 52� (0.9 -16m) (W)

Exposure Compensation: �2.0EV, 1/3EV steps

Viewfinder: 0.2" LCD, 201K pixels

Color LCD: 2.0" 85K TFT LCD Screen3

Flash Modes: Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Synch

Red-Eye Reduction: On/Off, all modes

Burst Mode: 7 Shots at 1.3 fps (6MP JPEG fine), 100 Shots VGA at 1.4 fps (JPEG std.)

Power Save Mode: Yes (after 3 min. of inactivity)

White Balance: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash, Manual

Color Mode(s): Natural, Vivid, Sepia, Black & White

Date/Time Stamp: No/No

Erase/Protect: Yes/Yes

Media/Battery Indicator: Yes/Yes

Still Image Modes: JPEG (Fine/Standard), Burst, Multi-Burst

ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000

Scene Modes: Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Beach, High-speed shutter, High Sensitivity

Self-Timer: Yes, 10 Seconds, 2 Seconds, Off

MPEG Movie Mode: MPEG VX Fine (640 X 480, 30 fps) with Audio, (MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO Duo� media) MPEG VX Standard (640 X 480, 16.6 fps) with Audio, Video Mail (160 x 112, 8.0fps) with Audio

Microphone/Speaker: Yes/Yes

USB Terminal: Yes, supports USB 2.0 Hi-speed4

Memory Stick PRO Duo� Media Compatibility: Tested to support up to 2GB5 Memory Stick PRO Duo� does not support Access Control security function

Audio/Video Outputs: Yes

Battery Type: AA Nickel Metal-Hydride x2

Battery Capacity: 1.2V, 2100 mAh x2

Supplied Software: Cyber-shot� Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver, (Windows�)

Operating System Compatibility:Microsoft� 2000 Professional, ME, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh� OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.0-10.4)

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor

Real Imaging Processor� Technology: Yes

PictBridge Compatible: Yes

Clear RAW NR: Yes

Multi-Pattern Measuring: Yes, 49 Segment

Supplied Accessories: AA NiMH Battery x2, BC-CS2 Battery Charger, Lens hood w/adaptor ring, Lens cap w/strap, AV and USB Cables, Shoulder Strap, Software CD-ROM, Note: No Memory Stick� DUO media or adapters are included.

Color: Silver

Dimensions: 4-7/16 x 3-1/4 x 3-11/16" (113.2 x 83 x 94 mm)

Weight: 14.2 oz (389 g) Body; 1 lb, 3.7 oz. (537 g) including Battery and optional Memory Stick� DUO Media

Page 1 Introduction / Features	Page 2 Ease of Use	Page 3 Image Quality	Page 4 Sample Images
Page 5 Design	Page 6 Specifications	Page 7 Conclusion

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