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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Nikon D2Hs
D2Hs vs D3S
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Successor: |
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Nikon D4
D3S vs D4
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Model Number: |
DSC-H20 |
D3S |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
Pro SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$279.00 |
$5199.95 |
Street Price: |
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Date Available: |
2009-04-15 |
2009-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
10.1 oz
(285 g)
includes batteries
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49.7 oz
(1,410 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.7 x
1.9 in.
(107 x
69 x
47 mm)
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6.3 x
6.2 x
3.4 in.
(160 x
157 x
88 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Super HAD |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.5 inch |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
860.4mm2 (36.00mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.58 microns |
8.46 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 16:9 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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82 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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23.5 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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12.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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3,253 |
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432
(8.9 MP,
3:2), 3648 x 2056
(7.5 MP,
Other), 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) |
4256 x 2832
(12.1 MP,
3:2), 3184 x 2120
(6.8 MP,
3:2), 2128 x 1416
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2784 x 1848
(5.1 MP,
Other), 2080 x 1384
(2.9 MP,
3:2), 1392 x 920
(1.3 MP,
Other), 3552 x 2832
(10.1 MP,
5:4), 2656 x 2120
(5.6 MP,
5:4), 1776 x 1416
(2.5 MP,
5:4), 3552 x 2368
(8.4 MP,
3:2), 2656 x 1776
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 1776 x 1184
(2.1 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.21) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
1.8 |
9.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3)
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1280x720 (24)
640x424 (24)
320x216 (24)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG4 |
Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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Yes |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
Component |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 10 elements in 9 groups |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
38 -
380mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
6.3 -
63mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
10.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - f/10.0 |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
2 cm to Infinity
0.8 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x Precision, up to 57x Smart Zoom |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point Contrast Detection |
51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
No |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.70x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
5.0x |
27.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
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Yes |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, 200 - 12,800, plus down to 100 in Lo-1, up to 102,400 in Hi-3 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash |
Auto, twelve manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot |
1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Easy, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, SoftSnap, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Gourmet, ASports; Smile Shutter Button |
None |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2/5/10/20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
No |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off |
n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: 0.2m - 7.0m(W), 0.9m - 5.5m(T) |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
CF1 |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
Yes |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
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RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; compr |
Movie File Format: |
MPEG4 |
Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
11.0 MB |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
DC Input, Multi-connector |
HDMI Out, DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal, External Stereo Mic |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.00 |
0.34 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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0.34 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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58 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.34 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
1.8 |
9.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
100 |
90 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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41 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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36 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.32 seconds |
0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.32 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.51 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.423 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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0.043 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.012 seconds |
0.043 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Optical Viewfinder AF lag:
51-point Auto-Area Full AF = 0.361s
Live View AF Lag:
Hand-held mode Full AF = 0.511s
Tripod mode Full AF = 2.66s
Tripod mode Prefocused = 0.423 |
Startup Time: |
2.1 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
11.0 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
290 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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4200 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary Info LITHIUM |
Proprietary EN-EL4a |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium ion rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Sony CD-ROM |
PictureProject |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, Smile Shutter, Intelligent Scene Recognition, Smile Shutter Botton, Dynamic Range Optimizer, In-camera Retouching, HD Slide Show with music. |
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