Sony DSC-H50 Specifications

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	DSC-H50
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$399.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2008-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	15.6 oz (442 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.6 x 3.2 x 3.4 in. (116 x 81 x 86 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	9.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.79 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG
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:	3456 x 2592 (9.0 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG (EXIF 2.2)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	1.6
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	640x480 (30/16.6) 320x240 (8.3)
Movie File Format:	MPEG1
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	Component

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	31 - 465mm
Focal Length (actual):	5.2 - 78mm
Zoom Ratio:	15.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.7 - 5.6 (wide) / f/4.5 - 8 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Precision, up to 81x (total) Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AF
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixels
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):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:
Selfie Screen:
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push (custom)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, On, Slow Sync, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
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:
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MPEG1
Included Memory:	15.0 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:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	DC input, HD 1080i video out with optional cable

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.63
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):	1.6
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	Unlimited
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):	0.52 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.88 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.380 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.64 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.008 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	3.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	1.4 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	10.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	300 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
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 (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	Picture Motion Browser v3.0, Music Transfer*
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.3+ *
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Super Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCD, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp Mask, Happy Face.