Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 digital camera review
Filed Under (Camera) by mandyywl on 18-10-2009
Tagged Under : Cyber-shot DSC-H20, digital camera, sony
As successor to last year’s H10 model, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 digital camera is very popular in digital camera market.It has a new menu system that makes operation easier, a pleasing combination of shooting features, and some valuable extras such as 720p HD-quality movie capture with use of its 10x zoom lens. Now, let us have a brief review:
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Key specs |
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
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Price (MSRP) |
$279.99 |
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Dimensions (WHD) |
4.3×2.8×1.9 inches |
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Weight (with battery and media) |
9.9 ounces |
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Megapixels, image sensor size, type |
10 megapixels, 1/2.3-inch CCD |
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LCD size, resolution/viewfinder |
3-inch LCD, 230K dots/None |
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Highest resolution size (still/video) |
3,648×2,736 pixels/1,280×720 at 30fps |
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Battery type, rated life |
Li-ion rechargeable, 290 shots |
The two auto modes Easy and Intelligent Auto Adjustmentin Sony H20 are very special. Intelligent Auto Adjustment mode is labeled with a lowercase ‘i’ followed by a camera icon. In this mode, the camera analyses the scene in front of the lens and picks the scene mode it deems appropriate. Besides, there is a separate SCN setting on the mode dial if you want to pick the desired scene mode yourself.
And the most important thing that I want to mention is the LCD. It is so gorgeous that it remains visible even in direct sunligh. The four-way controller provides multi-functions. The Left button gives access to the macro mode, the Down key brings up the self-timer options, the Right arrow controls the flash mode and the Up button cycling through the various display settings.
The pros: Elegant design; easy operation; afforable price
The cons: Narrow lens; lens cap is just so-so.
