Sony DSC-H55 Specifications

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
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Successor:
General
Model Number:	DSC-H55
Alternate Model Number(s):
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
Size:	4.1 x 2.3 x 1.1 in. (103 x 58 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	14.1
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.43 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9
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:	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)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	n/a
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4
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:	Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 aspheric
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 250mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.3 - 42.5mm
Zoom Ratio:	10.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 or f/8.0 (wide) / f/5.5 or ?? (tele); 2 steps with ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	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
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Precision, Up to 67x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,400 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
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 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1600 - 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:	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
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	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)
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 / SD / SDHC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4
Included Memory:	45.0 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):	Multi-terminal (AV(SD/HD Component)/USB/DCIN)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	3.08
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):
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):
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):	0.36 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.36 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.016 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	2.2 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	7.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	310 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:	Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.4+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, HDR, HD Component Video Output. Available in black and silver.