Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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General
Model Number:	DSC-H55
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$249.00
Street Price:	$204.00
Date Available:	2010-04-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	7.0 oz (198 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (103 x 58 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4320 x 3240 (14.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9)
Continuous-mode frames/second:
Movie Resolution:	1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	30, 30
Movie Audio:	Yes
CCD Sensor (Megapixels):	14.50
CCD Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type:	CCD
Effective Megapixels:	14.10
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 250 mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Precision, Up to 67x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 or f/8.0 (wide) / f/5.5 or ?? (tele); 2 steps with ND filter
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	230,400 dots
Touchscreen:
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	30 - 1/1600
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports, Gourmet, Pet, Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1/2 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: 0.25 - 4.1m / 0.82 - 13.5 ft (W), 1.0 - 2.6m / 3.28 - 8.53 ft (T)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC
Memory Included (MB):	45.0
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4
Connectivity
Video Out:	Yes
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
Other Connection:	Multi-terminal (AV(SD/HD Component)/USB/DCIN)
Included Software:	Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.4+
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BG1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	310
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, HDR, HD Component Video Output. Available in black and silver.