The Sony DSC H20 is one of an increasing number of more compact digital cameras that offer a long zoom lens. In this case the DSC H20 has 10x zoom available. It also has 10 megapixels. Image stabilisation is a useful feature on a camera with a longer lens so it is a plus point that Sony has included it here. The capacity of the lens can be further enhanced by adding a conversion lens. If you are looking to do this you will also need a lens adapter.
There is no viewfinder and images are composed through a 3 inch LCD screen. Another attraction is likely to be the ability to shoot High Definition movie clips.
Compared with other super zoom digital cameras the DSC H20 has a cut down set of features and is more likely to appeal to someone who wants the convenience of a point and shoot camera with a long lens rather than someone who is more serious about their photography.
Sony DSC H20 Details
Style
Extra Zoom
Megapixels
10
Zoom
10x
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
Memory Stick™ Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo™
Resolution
4:3, 16:9, 3:2
File Formats
JPEG
Focal Length Equivalent
38 - 380mm
Shutter Speed
2 to 1/2000 seconds
Aperture
f3.5 - f4.4
Sensitivity
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash
ExposureCompensation
-2EV to +2EV (in 1/3EV steps)
Viewfinder
No
Flash Modes
Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash
Flash Range
5.5m
Shooting Modes
Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Portrait
Maximum Movie Resolution
1280 x 720
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
30 fps
Maximum Movie Duration
To capacity of memory card
Macro Focus
2cms
Metering
Multi Pattern, Centre weighted, Spot
ManualControls
Unkonwn
Image Stabilisation
Yes
Lens Converters
Yes
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
107.3 x 68.7 x 47.1mm
Weight
250g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony DSC H20 Specification
