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Cyber-shot® Digital Camera H20/B
Model number:
DSC-H20/B
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Series Highlights: 10.1 megapixel, 10x optical zoom, 3.0" LCD, Intelligent Auto, Smile Shutter™, Face Detection, Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization, 720p video.
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High Zoom in a Small Body
This H Series Cyber-shot digital camera features a powerful 10.1 megapixel image sensor, a professional Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® lens with 10x optical zoom, and a 3.0" LCD display for composing and viewing your shots.
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A Smarter Auto Mode
Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode goes beyond traditional auto settings by recognizing and adjusting to scene conditions and lighting, enhancing natural skin tones, and reducing blur.
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Take Better People Pictures
Face Detection technology detects up to eight faces and controls flash, focus, exposure and white balance to deliver natural skin tones with reduced red-eye while Smile Shutter™ technology allows you to capture a smile the moment it happens. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter button.
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Great Pictures regardless of the Condition
Eliminate the guesswork of choosing the right camera setting by using Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) which recognizes up to 8 scenes, or manually select from among 11 different scene conditions using Scene mode.
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Capture Your Memories to HD
Record movies in smooth, stunning high definition (720p) in MPEG4 format, ideal to view and share on your PC or upload to the web. There's even a stereo microphone to capture clear, crisp sound.
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Personalize Your Photos
Easily retouch and enhance your pictures with 10 in-camera tools or have fun decorating with pre-loaded stamps and frames. Quickly find your images via convenient Image Management feature.
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Take Control of Your Memories
Experience a simple way to transfer, manage, archive and share your images and video with the supplied PMB (Picture Motion Browser) PC software.
Product Reviews
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23 of 24 (95%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
Rated 4.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Excellent Bargain!!!
Pros: Powerful yet small enough for pocket or purse
Cons: Uses lens adapter instead of direct connect
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This camera is one of the best bargains out there right now! It takes absolutely gorgeous pictures and has 3 different lenses you can purchase separately. The price is dropping everyday and I have seen it for $200. It is great for an amatuer or an aspiring photographer like myself. I HIGHLY recommend this camera!!!!
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BEST CAMERA
Pros: Takes perfect pictures and videos
Cons: does not shoot in black and white
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This is the best camera ive ever had but it doesnt shoot in black and white which is what i wanted
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Best Value for Money
Pros: Picture Quality, Stability and Light Control
Cons: NOTHING :)
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I love the Camera, Depth of Field is excellent owing to selection and composition of Lens Assembly. I also liked seemless connectivity with other Sony Appliances. I truly was amazed by the video processor and capture engine BIONZ which is truly amazing with jaw dropping picture quality. A True Close to EYE Macro has given me a low cost solution to my needs in dentistry. I so much wanted this camera to be with a 1.2 lens instead of 3.5 lens. Can this be possible. Also with ring flash option, i would love to have it :). Thank you SONY for ever giving us the best of life has to offer. I am a Sony Fan with Bravia 32" LCD TV, DVD Player, Liberty LBT-V502 Sound System, W890i Cellphone and now DSC-H20 Digital Camera. I LOVE SONY :)
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Zoom in on the 10.1-megapixel DSC-H20 Cyber-shot® digital camera and get the best shot. With its impressive Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® wide-angle lens with a 10x optical zoom, it's easy to capture the moment with impeccable detail. A 3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ makes reviewing your shots a breeze and the ingenious iAuto mode takes the guesswork out of choosing the best camera settings when you're not sure which one to pick. There's also built-in technology like Optical SteadyShot® image stabilization that reduces blur and Smile Shutter™ mode that automatically captures a smile as it happens. Feel like recording HD video? The H20 captures crisp, 720p video that can be viewed on your HDTV. There's even an anti-blink function to help everyone look their best and in-camera photo retouching tools.
10.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Image Sensor:
A powerful 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.
BIONZ™ image processor:
The BIONZ™ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony® digital camera.
HD Movie:
Capture more of your memories in high definition (720p) video. Record HD movies in 720p high definition MPEG4 format for stunning large-screen home movie playback. Record up to 29 min in 720p format (or up to 2GB) per movie6.
Selected Face Memory:
Optimizing focus, exposure, and white balance for a specific face is easier now with selectable facial memory, even when the subject leaves the frame. This feature is perfect at weddings and other events the goal is always to focus on a certain person.
Smile Shutter™ Technology:
The popular Smile Shutter™ technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter™ button and the camera will capture a smile the moment it happens. You can also select subject priority (Adult or Child Priority or using the cross key buttons on the camera) and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity to high (small smile), medium (laugh) or low (grin). Great substitute of self timer, smile once all are ready and the camera will capture the smile.
High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200):
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
Intelligent Auto Focus:
Automatically detects changing subject brightness and zoom ratio and pre-focuses the camera making it far more responsive.
Function Guide:
This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.
16:9 High Resolution Mode:
Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode, you can record high resolution images in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to view your images on a compatible HDTV6and invite friends and family members over for a slideshow.
Easy Image Management:
Easy Image Management takes the hassle out of sorting through large volumes of image data, so you can quickly select and view your desired photos. Photos can be browsed in four convenient ways: by Standard Folder view, Date view, Event view, and Favorites showing only user-selected images. You can also harness the power of Face Detection technology to filter by face type (choices include All People, Children, Infants, and Smiles).
HDTV Compatibility:
View your photos and videos in glorious high definition on a Sony® BRAVIA® or similar HDTV using the optional VMC-MHC2 HD output adapter cable (sold separately).
PHOTOMUSIC feature:
PHOTOMUSIC3 combines images with music (5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows. The standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on camera or transfer your own from your compatible PC (sold separately).
3.0" Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels):
Generous 3.01 (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD™ plus display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight..
Intelligent Auto Mode:
Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode goes beyond traditional auto settings by recognizing and adjusting to scene conditions and lighting, enhancing natural skin tones, and reducing blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection, and Optical SteadyShot, iAuto lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you’re shooting expansive landscapes, capturing playground action, or taking pictures at a birthday party or wedding shower, iAuto will optimize your camera’s settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.
Face Detection technology:
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye. It can also give priority to children or adults. Newly added Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and accelerates the shutter speed when facial movement is detected, reducing blur in the subjects face.
Red-eye Reduction:
Red-eye Reduction helps reduce common red-eye problems.
Optical SteadyShot™ Image Stabilization:
Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
Convenient Photo Modes:
Choose from 14 convenient photo modes to quickly adjust for specific shooting conditions. Photo modes include iAuto, Easy, Program, Manual and Scene Selection such as High Sensitivity, Advance Sports Shooting, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight Portrait, Twilight, Beach, Snow, Fireworks and Gourmet Mode. Gourmet Mode lets you capture mouth-watering culinary creations with all the color and clarity of images you see in gourmet magazines.
Burst Mode:
You can fire up to 100 shots at approximately 0.62 second intervals (at any resolution; VGA to high resolution mode. Results may vary based on settings and Memory Stick™ media being used).
Easy Shooting Mode:
With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings with iSCN so you can just take the photo without worrying about settings. The menu is also simplified on playback to provide limited but straight forward operating functions for those afraid of choosing wrong settings.
Stamina® Battery Power:
Provides extended battery life and shooting capacity when using a fully-charged lithium-ion battery. The included battery supports up to 290 shots7.
Multi-purpose Resize function:
The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera, so you can adjust images as necessary, whether you want to display them on a compatible HDTV5, or e-mail them / upload them to a blog4.
Wide Zoom display:
To use the entire image area of the compatible HDTV screen (sold separately), Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® Lens with 10x Optical Zoom:
The professional-quality Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar® 10x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports, and travel photos.
Available in:
The Cyber-shot® DSC-H20 camera is available in black.
Intelligent Scene Recognition:
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes conditions (Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a Tripod, Portrait, Landscape, and Macro) and within 1/30th of a second selects the appropriate camera settings:. iSCN has 2 modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advance Mode, the camera takes a photo with the standard automatic settings and, in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.
Anti-blink Function:
It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. The Anti-blink function works to help counter blinking and squinting. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
Double Anti-blur Solution:
The combination of Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization and High ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur, and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood.
Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus:
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine the best exposure and contrast settings for almost any shooting environment. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.
9-Point Auto Focus:
Because an off-centered subject can make your shot more interesting, a 9-point auto focus system measures nine precision focus points, giving you greater creative freedom to compose your images.
Simplified Buttons:
Buttons and menus have been simplified to get the fastest and easiest customer experience. Shooting dial focus on the type of customer: Easy, intelligent Auto, Scene, Program and Movie. Also most common used functions such as Zoom, Play and Delete are handy in hard buttons. All other functions can be found under one menu button
Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience:
The Cyber-shot® DSC-H20 camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media (sold separately).
In-Camera Retouching Tools:
Retouch and enhance your pictures on the go with 10 in-camera editing functions: Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Radial Blur, Retro, Happy Face and Unsharp Masking effects.
PhotoTV HD:
Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony® BRAVIA® HDTVs2. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like actual printed photos.
Picture Motion Browser ver. 4.2.02:
Sony® PMB (Picture Motion Browser ) PC software7 provides a simple, easy-to-use way to transfer video and still images to your PC, as well as sort, edit, and output to data disc and the Web (compatible PC with internet connection required). Finding your images with PMB is easy with Calendar view and Face Search. Face Search allows you to filter by faces (one or many) and also a specific person’s face. Share images and videos on popular sharing sites with Media Services function.
Product Specifications
General
- Imaging Device : 1/2.3 type(7.79mm) Super HAD CCD
- Megapixel : 10.1 MP
- Recording Media : 11MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
Service and Warranty Information
- Limited Warranty Term : Limited 1 Year Parts & Labor
Optics/Lens
- 35mm Equivalent : Still shots: 38-380mm / Movie 16:9: 39-390mm / Movie 4:3 :47-470mm
- Aperture Range : Auto F3.5./F8.0(W) / Program auto F3.5./F8.0 (W) / Manual F3.5./F8.0 (W)
- Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
- Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
- Face Detection : 8 face(flash, focus, exposure, white balance, child/adult priority, blink, face motion detection)
- Focal Length : 6.3-63.0mm
- Focus : 9 points / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Semi Manual (1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / unlimited distance)
- Macro Mode : Auto Macro / Macro On
- Optical Zoom : 10x
- Shutter Speed : Auto(2" - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000) / Manual(30" - 1/2,000)
- Smart Zoom® Technology : 5M:Approx.14x(Total), 3M:Approx.17x(Total), VGA:Approx.57x(Total), 16:9(2M):Approx.19x(Total)
- Total Zoom : Approx. 20x
Software
- Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh® OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
- Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Vers 4.2.02 + USB Driver (Not supported by Macintosh® Operating Systems)
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 7/8" (107.3mm x 68.7mm x 47.1mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : Approx. 9.8oz. (279g) - With battery and Memory Stick media.
Power
- Battery Capacity : Approx. 145 minutes / Approx. 290 images
- Battery Type : LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM G type 3.6V
Convenience
- Burst Mode : Max 100 shots at approx. 1.8 fps
- Color Mode(s) : Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
- Date/Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
- Dynamic Range Optimizer : Standard / Off / Plus
- Image Stabilization : Optical
- Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
- Memory Stick PRO™ Media Compatibility : Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO™ media capacity1; does not support Access Control security function.
- Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
- Scene Mode(s) : Intelligent Auto / Easy Shooting / Program Auto / Manual Exposure / Movie (Auto Adjustment / High Sensitivity) / Scenes (High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet)
- Self Timer : Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
- Still Image Mode(s) : Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - AE(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
- White Balance : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push Set)
Processor
- BIONZ™ Engine : Yes
Control
- ISO : Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Hardware
- LCD : 3.0"1 Clear Photo LCD Plus (230,400 pixels)
- Lens Construction : 10 elements in 9 groups (including 1aspheric element)
- Lens Type : Carl Zeiss 017® Vario-Tessar®
- Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono
- Viewfinder : No
Operating Conditions
- Flash Effective Range : ISO Auto: Approx. 0.2 - Approx. 7.0m (Approx. 0.66' - Approx. 23.0') (W) / Approx. 0.9 - Approx. 5.5 (Approx.2.95' - Approx. 18.0') (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 14.0m (Approx. 45.9') (W) / Approx. 11.1m (Approx. 36.4') (T)
- Flash Mode(s) : Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
Convenience Features
- AF Illuminator Light : Auto / Off
- Clear RAW NR : Yes
- Histogram Display : Yes
- In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens / Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Happy Faces
- Movie Mode(s) : 1280 x 720(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / VGA(640 x 480, Approx.30fps, Progressive)
- Multi-Pattern Measuring : Yes
- NightFraming System : No
- NightShot® Infrared System : No
- PictBridge Compatible : Yes
- Power Save Mode : Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
- Real Imaging Processor™ Technology : BIONZ™
Inputs and Outputs
- Accessory Terminal : Multi connector
- Audio/Video Output(s) : Yes via Mutli-Use Connector
- HD Output : Yes (1080i)
- USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed
In the Box
- Multi Connector Cable - USB, AV
- Note: No Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media or adaptors are included.
- Rechargeable Battery - NP-BG1
- Lens Cap
- Battery Charger - BC-CSGB
- CD-ROM Software
Camera Cable
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Multi-use Terminal Cable
$39.99
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HD Output Adapter Cable
$39.99
Camera Case
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Soft Carrying Case
$39.99
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Carrying Case
$44.99
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Soft Cyber-shot® Carrying Case
$19.99
Camera Power
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AC Adapter
$39.99
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Battery Charger
$59.99
Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
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16GB Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo™ Media
$119.99
Camera Telephoto Lens
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Lens Adaptor
$29.99
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58mm High Grade 1.7x Telephoto Lens
$149.99
Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
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2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$19.99
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4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$34.99
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16GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media
$89.99
Accessories Outlet
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REFURBISHED - 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
$20.99
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REFURBISHED - Carrying Case
$36.95
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REFURBISHED - 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
$41.99
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REFURBISHED - NP-BG1 Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack
$31.95
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REFURBISHED - Lightweight Tripod
$26.49
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REFURBISHED - 4GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Mark 2 Media
$33.99
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REFURBISHED - Soft Carrying Case
$24.99
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REFURBISHED - 58mm High Grade 1.7x Telephoto Lens
$89.99
Camcorder Lens Filters
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58mm Polarizing Filter Kit
$99.99
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58mm Neutral Density Filter Kit
$49.99
Tripod/Remote Control
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Tripod
$129.99
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Lightweight Tripod
$49.99
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VCT-R100
$34.99
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Portable Tripod Kit
$19.99
GPS Device for Cameras & Camcorders
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GPS Image Tracker
$149.99
Product Reviews
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Excellent Bargain!!!
Pros: Powerful yet small enough for pocket or purse
Cons: Uses lens adapter instead of direct connect
This camera is one of the best bargains out there right now! It takes absolutely gorgeous pictures and has 3 different lenses you can purchase separately. The price is dropping everyday and I have seen it for $200. It is great for an amatuer or an aspiring photographer like myself. I HIGHLY recommend this camera!!!!
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Date: Nov 30, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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BEST CAMERA
Pros: Takes perfect pictures and videos
Cons: does not shoot in black and white
This is the best camera ive ever had but it doesnt shoot in black and white which is what i wanted
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Reviewer: (Islamabad, Pakistan)
Date: Nov 29, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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Best Value for Money
Pros: Picture Quality, Stability and Light Control
Cons: NOTHING :)
I love the Camera, Depth of Field is excellent owing to selection and composition of Lens Assembly. I also liked seemless connectivity with other Sony Appliances. I truly was amazed by the video processor and capture engine BIONZ which is truly amazing with jaw dropping picture quality. A True Close to EYE Macro has given me a low cost solution to my needs in dentistry. I so much wanted this camera to be with a 1.2 lens instead of 3.5 lens. Can this be possible. Also with ring flash option, i would love to have it :). Thank you SONY for ever giving us the best of life has to offer. I am a Sony Fan with Bravia 32" LCD TV, DVD Player, Liberty LBT-V502 Sound System, W890i Cellphone and now DSC-H20 Digital Camera. I LOVE SONY :)
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Date: Nov 25, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
7of 10 people found this helpful
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The Best Camera I have ever used.
Pros: Good Picture Quality, Less Noise, High Zoom
Cons: NO
This is the best Camera I have ever used. I had a Canon before. But SONY changed everything. This is a semi-DSLR Camera. Its worth... Holywars, Bangalore, INDIA
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Reviewer: DDautsun (Duluth, MN)
Date: Oct 21, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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Fantastic Camera!
Pros: Great colors, image quality, camera quality.
Cons: No viewfinder
This is my second digital camera, and the second Sony I have owned. My first was just a simple point and shoot and I was looking for a camera that had more options in the shooting modes with a high zoom, but didn't want to break the bank with a DSLR. The Sony H20 turned out to be the perfect camera for me. It still has the point and shoot capabilities when needed as well as some manual modes for shutter speeds and focal ranges to take some fantastic pictures. The feel of the camera just screams quality with the smartly placed padded thumb and hand grips, as well as the Carl Zeiss lens that trumps the Canon and Nikon's comparable cameras. I would recommend this camera to anyone who wants to bridge the gap between a point and shoot with one that has some composition control options. .
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Reviewer: irishflgirl74 (Florida)
Date: Oct 1, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
5of 5 people found this helpful
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Excellent Camera....
Pros: Easy to use, Excellent picture quality
Cons: Nothing
I've owned many camera's, and this one by far is one of the best camera's I've owned. The ease of using this camera is amazing considering you almost get a DSLR in a point in shoot. The pictures are always clear, the steady shot is a great feature, low light pictures come out great. I wish I would have purchased this one first and save myself some money.
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Reviewer: SeriousAmateur (San Jose, CA)
Date: Sep 18, 2009
I've had this product for 6-12 months
24of 26 people found this helpful
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Zeiss lens rule!
Pros: Great tone, sharpness, and zoom. dSLR quality. This lens is the real deal.
Cons: None.
I did my research when I last shopped for a still camera, and boy was I right on the money for this one! This is the only digital still on the market to offer a true 10x zoom and 10.1 megapixels. I have owned many a Canon digital camera, I own many SLRs and rangefinders that I still love to use. But, in terms of its small size and excellent picture quality (especially when I need it in a hurry), this camera is now a constant companion of mine. All I have to say is, this camera not only carries on, but it furthers the legacy of Carl Zeiss lens. I would say more, but I will let the pictures speak for themselves.
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Reviewer: FelixDerKater (VA)
Date: Sep 13, 2009
I've had this product for 1-3 months
7of 9 people found this helpful
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Excellent camera with a few quirks.
Pros: Excellent image quality, powerful flash.
Cons: Low-light shots.
This is an all-around excellent camera. Unlike previous Sony models, there is no tendency toward a blue hue in the photographs. Color accuracy is wonderful. The flash on this camera is amazing. It can fill a dark room and produce beautiful, clear images. The only issue I have with this camera is the low-light shooting without a flash. The 1/1600 and 1/3200 speeds don't seem to benefit anything. Shots are grainy and full of noise. Another quirk is the lens cap recognition. If the lens cap is on when the camera is powered up, you will have to cycle the power to get an error message to go away. This can be annoying, but is not a deal-breaker. Overall, I'm very impressed!
- Viewable area, measured diagonally
- Compatible BRAVIA™ HDTV, HDMI or component cable (sold separately) required for PhotoTV HD viewing. Specifications of the BRAVIA HDTV shown vary according to market region.
- Four preset music tracks stored in internal memory. Imported music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot® camera.
- Requires Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Windows XP SP2, or Windows Vista. Not supported by Mac OS.
- HD Viewing requires an HD output adapter cable (VMC-MHC2), sold separately.
- Maximum of 29 minutes continuous recording per video clips, limited to available capacity on storage media.
- Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.
© 2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Xtra Fine LCD, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Optical Steadyshot, Memory Stick PRO Duo, HDNA, Super HAD, Stamina, and the Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Face Detection, BIONZ, and HDNA logos are trademarks of Sony. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.