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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H1SonyCyber-shot DSC-H7
Overview
ReleasedJune 20052007
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeBridge
Sensor formatOtherOther
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDSuper HAD CCD
Effective resolution5.1 MP8.1 MP
Largest image2592 × 19443264 × 2448
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range64–40080–3200
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 colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 8.286 million total and 8.083 million effective photosites, rounded to 8.1 MP. Optical format does not establish physical sensor dimensions
Image formatsJPEG Fine or Standard, Exif 2.2 and DCF; no RAW or TIFF recordingExif 2.21 JPEG, DCF and DPOF; no RAW recording or selectable JPEG compression quality
Image processorReal Imaging Processor with 14-bit DXP analogue-to-digital conversionBIONZ image processor with Dynamic Range Optimizer and face detection
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens36–432 mm equivalent31–465 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–3.7f/2.7–4.5
Optical zoom12×15×
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 15× optical zoom; physical 5.2–78 mm, 31–465 mm equivalent, f/2.7 wide to f/4.5 telephoto; 13 elements in 8 groups including 4 aspherical and 1 ED element.74 mm filters require supplied adapter; digital/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 differNine-point multi-area, centre and flexible spot AF, face detection and manual distance adjustment. Japanese exact table: normal minimum 50 cm wide/120 cm telephoto, macro approximately 1 cm wide/120 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 conditionsJapanese exact table: Auto 1/4–1/4000 second; Program 1–1/4000; shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/4000; aperture-priority 8–1/2000 second. Fastest settings depend on aperture and operating 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 UK specifies approximately 0.46-second intervals and up to 100 continuous frames; actual count and interval depend on image settings and recording media. No reciprocal conversion to a headline frame rate
Stabilisation detailSuper SteadyShot optical lens stabilisation with Shooting or Continuous operation; Continuous mode consumes more batteryOptical Super SteadyShot, Shooting or Continuous operation; no infrared NightShot or NightFraming under exact UK specifications
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 0.2–9.8 m wide or 1.2–6 m telephoto at ISO Auto; no accessory hotshoe
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 Auto, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and Manual; nine scene selections, multi-pattern/centre-weighted/spot metering and ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps
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 movies: VGA 640×480 at approximately 30 fps Fine requiring Memory Stick PRO Duo, 17 fps Standard or 320×240 at approximately 8 fps. Optical zoom can change during recording; maximum individual file 2GB. HD output is still-photo output, not HD recording
AudioBuilt-in electret condenser microphone, monaural movie sound and speaker; monaural analogue audio/video outputBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; monaural movie sound and analogue audio output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size2.5″2.5″
Screen dots115,200115,200
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 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in exact English manual; UK and Japanese web tables round to 115000. Separate 0.2-type colour electronic finder approximately 200000 dots equivalent in manual, 201000 in Japanese web table
Connections and design
BluetoothNoNo
Battery life (maker's claim)290 photographs300 photographs
Body weight438 g375 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 dayAnnounced 27 February 2007 in the US; maker plannedApril shipping and Japanese announcement specified 27 April 2007 regional release. Contemporary May tests establish 2007 retail generation; first worldwide sale month remains unconfirmed, so year precision retained
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 suppliedApproximately 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo supported, with PRO Duo required for VGA Fine movie recording
PortsUSB mini-B with Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and monaural analogue A/V output; PictBridge direct printingMulti connector carries Hi-Speed USB 2.0, analogue video and monaural audio. HD component still-image output requires an optional cable; no HDMI terminal
Wireless connectionsUK specifications explicitly list no BluetoothUK maker specification explicitly lists no Bluetooth; optional external GPS workflow is not built-in GPS
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 FineNP-BG 1 lithium-ion battery, 3.6 V, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh. Approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes using LCD or 320 photographs/160 minutes using finder under CIPA still-test conditions. Separate continuous movie claims 160 LCD/170 finder minutes use 320-size movies, 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-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, regional version varies; approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes practical charge from depleted battery at 25°C. Optional AC-LS 5K adapter supported
DimensionsApproximately 107.8 × 81.4 × 91.2 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusions; user guide rounds width to 108 mmApproximately 109.5 ×83.4 ×85.7 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 375 g body only. Manual 514 g includes NP-BG 1 battery, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories; Japanese exact table also includes Memory Stick Duo
ColoursSilver and black–
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 varyNP-BG 1 battery, external charger, multi-connector cable, shoulder strap, lens hood, adapter ring, lens cap and RMT-DSC 1 remote; regional power fittings vary

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