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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H1SonyCyber-shot DSC-H2
Overview
ReleasedJune 2005April 2006
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor formatOtherOther
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5.1 MP6 MP
Largest image2592 × 19442816 × 2112
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range64–40080–1000
Sensor detail1/2.5-type Super HAD CCD; maker user guide specifies approximately 5.255 million total and 5.09 million effective photosites, rounded to 5.1 MP in UK specifications. Optical format does not specify physical sensor width or height1/2.5-type Super HAD CCD; approximately 6.183 million total and 6.003 million effective photosites. Optical format does not establish physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 and DCF; no RAW or TIFF recordingJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.21, DCF and DPOF; no RAW recording
Image processorReal Imaging Processor with 14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversionReal Imaging Processor; Clear RAW NR is noise reduction, not a RAW recording mode
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens36–432 mm equivalent36–432 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–3.7f/2.8–3.7
Optical zoom12×12×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailSony 12× zoom, physical 6.0–72.0 mm, 36–432 mm equivalent, f/2.8 wide to f/3.7 telephoto. Aperture closes to f/8. Supplied adapter supports 58 mm filters and optional conversion optics; digital and Smart Zoom are crops, not additional optical zoomCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 12× optical zoom, physical 6–72 mm, 36–432 mm equivalent, f/2.8 wide to f/3.7 telephoto. Supplied lens adapter supports optional conversion lenses; digital and Smart Zoom are crops
AutofocusSingle, Monitor and Continuous AF operation; multi-point, centre and movable Flexible Spot areas, with manual distance selection and AF illuminator. Macro minimum approximately 2 cm wide or 90 cm telephoto. AF-area count omitted because launch marketing and contemporary review descriptions differSingle, Monitor or Continuous AF, multi-point, centre and movable spot areas, with AF illuminator and manual distance adjustment. Normal minimum approximately 50 cm wide or 90 cm telephoto; macro approximately 2 cm wide or 90 cm telephoto
ShutterAuto approximately 1/8–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second. The 1/2000-second option requires f/5.6 or smaller aperture under the user guide's mode conditionsAuto 1/4–1/2000 second; Program Auto 1–1/2000 second; shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/1000 second. Fastest settings depend on aperture and mode
Burst detailUK maker table lists nine consecutive frames and approximately 0.8-second burst interval; image size and quality change the buffer limit. Separate Multi Burst records 16 small frames inside one still-image file, not 16 full-resolution photographsMaker manual gives approximately 0.8-second intervals and seven full-resolution Fine JPEG photographs per burst, or twelve Standard JPEGs. Separate Multi Burst puts sixteen small frames inside one image, not sixteen full-resolution photographs
Stabilisation detailSuper SteadyShot optical lens stabilisation with Shooting or Continuous operation; Continuous mode consumes more batteryOptical Super SteadyShot with Shooting or Continuous operation; continuous correction uses more battery
FlashBuilt-in automatic pop-up flash; approximately 0.3–6.8 m wide or 0.9–5.2 m telephoto at Auto ISO. Supplied lens hood/adapter can obstruct flash or AF illumination; no accessory hot shoeBuilt-in pop-up flash; approximately 0.3–9 m wide or 0.9–6.8 m telephoto at Auto ISO. Greater high-sensitivity range claims are conditional on ISO 1000
Exposure controlsAuto, Program, shutter-priority, aperture-priority and Manual; seven scene modes, multi-pattern/centre-weighted/spot metering and ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Jog dial adjusts exposure and program shiftAuto, Program, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and Manual, seven scene modes, multi-pattern/centre-weighted/spot metering and ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; jog dial adjusts exposure
Video
Highest video resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 monaural video up to 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps in MPEG Movie VX Fine, requiring Memory Stick PRO. Other modes include VGA Standard and 160-size video. Optical zoom setting cannot change during movie recordingMPEG-1 monaural video up to 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps in Fine mode, requiring Memory Stick PRO Duo. VGA Standard and 160 × 112 modes also available. Optical zoom can change during recording (DPReview exact-model test)
AudioBuilt-in electret condenser microphone, monaural movie sound and speaker; monaural analogue audio/video outputBuilt-in electret condenser microphone, monaural movie sound, speaker and monaural analogue A/V output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size2.5″2″
Screen dots115,20084,960
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots, 100% coverage; separate 0.3-type electronic viewfinder also has 115200 dots. UK web specifications round both to 115000; exact user-guide totals usedFixed 2.0-type TFT LCD with 84960 dots; maker launch table rounds this to 85000. Separate 0.2-type electronic viewfinder has approximately 200000 dots equivalent
Connections and design
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs400 photographs
Body weight438 g389 g
Release detailSony's US announcement on 19 February 2005 planned June availability; Japan specified 17 June and China confirmed June retail availability. June precision retained without claiming an exact worldwide first sale daySony's 25 February 2006 US announcement planned April shipping. Sony's overseas archive records a temporary DSC-H2 sales halt on 20 April 2006, establishing April retail availability; Hong Kong's launch planned end-May availability. No exact worldwide first-sale day established
Recording media32 MB internal memory plus full-size Memory Stick/Memory Stick PRO; PRO required for VGA Fine video. Memory Stick Duo requires its adapter; no memory card supplied30 MB usable internal memory under maker manual and Hong Kong specifications, plus Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo. US launch described 32 MB; manual capacity retained. PRO Duo required for VGA Fine movies
PortsUSB mini-B with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and monaural analogue A/V output; PictBridge direct printingMini-B Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and monaural analogue A/V output; PictBridge direct printing
Wireless connectionsUK specifications explicitly list no Bluetooth–
Battery life detailTwo supplied NH-AA-DA nickel-metal hydride AA batteries; approximately 290 photographs/145 minutes with LCD or 320 photographs/160 minutes with finder under CIPA still conditions, including shooting every 30 seconds, zoom changes and flash every other shot. User guide's 160/170-minute movie figures apply to 160-size recording, not VGA FineTwo supplied NH-AA-DB nickel-metal hydride AA cells; approximately 400 photographs/200 minutes with LCD or finder under CIPA still-test conditions. Alkaline cells are supported but maker test gives only approximately 60 photographs. Separate 250-minute movie figure uses 160-size continuous recording, not VGA Fine
ChargingSupplied BC-CS2A/CS2B external Ni-MH charger; approximately six hours for fully depleted supplied batteries at 25°C. Oxy Nickel AA primary cells and optional AC-LS5K power adapter also supported; regional launch references to alkaline batteries do not override user-guide conditionsExternal BC-CS2A/CS2B Ni-MH charger; approximately six hours for fully depleted supplied cells at 25°C. LR6 alkaline and ZR6 Oxy Nickel primary AA cells or optional AC-LS5K adapter also supported
DimensionsApproximately 107.8 × 81.4 × 91.2 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusions; user guide rounds width to 108 mmApproximately 113.2 × 83 × 94 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusions
Weight detailApproximately 438 g body only; user guide's 590.8 g includes two batteries, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories. This is not bare camera-and-battery weightApproximately 389 g net body weight in Sony Hong Kong specifications. Manual's 537 g includes two batteries, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories
ColoursSilver and blackSilver
In the boxCamera, two rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries, charger and mains lead, USB and A/V cables, shoulder strap, lens cap/strap, adapter ring, lens hood, battery case, software CD and instructions; regional fittings varyCamera, two rechargeable AA Ni-MH batteries, charger, power cord, battery case, USB and A/V cables, shoulder strap, lens cap, lens hood and adapter ring, instructions and software; regional fittings vary

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