Sony DSC-H2 Specifications

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	DSC-H2
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$399.95
Street Price:	$272.25
Date Available:	2006-05-01
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	20.8 oz (591 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.2 x 3.2 x 3.6 in. (108 x 81 x 91 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	6.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.5 inch
Sensor size:	24.7104mm² (5.76mm x 4.29mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	2.05 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1872 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1632 x 1224 (2.0 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30.00) 160x112 (8.00)
Movie File Format:	MPEGVX
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	36 - 432mm
Focal Length (actual):	6 - 72mm
Zoom Ratio:	12.00x
Aperture Range:	f2.8 - 8.0
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	2 - 0 cm 0.8 - 0.0 in
Filter Thread:	58.0mm
Thread Type:	Body threads w/ adapter
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Precision, up to 52x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	3-area Contrast Detection
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type, 0.3" 115K pixel color LCD
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.0
Rear Display Resolution:	115,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:	5.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000
Auto ISO Mode:	No
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Flash WB, Manual
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portrait, Landscape, Beach, High-speed Shutter, Candle
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, On w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Synch, Slow Synch w/ Red-Eye Reduction,
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: 1.0-26 ft, (0.3-9m)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MPEGVX
Included Memory:	32.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes
Remote Control:	No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.64
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	1.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	7
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.45 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.90 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.461 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.012 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.8 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.1 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	16.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	400 shots (NiMH AA)
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	2 x AA
Usable Battery Types:	Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable
Batteries Included:	2 x AA 2300mAh NiMH rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Cyber-shot Viewer v1.0
OS Compatibility:	Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: