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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera (5.1MP, 2592x1944, 12x, 32MB Internal Memory)

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Pros
Powerful 12X optical zoom
Optical image stabilization
Cons
Mediocre image quality

Product Specs

Battery
Number of Batteries	2

Digital Format
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)	1

Display
Viewfinder	Electronic

Exposure
Shutter Priority	1

Image Processor
Number of image sensor pixels	5.1 megapixels
Image sensor	CCD
Maximum horizontal image resolution	2592
Maximum vertical image resolution	1944
Image sensor quantity	1
Image format	JPEG
White balance	0

Included Software
Included Software	Picture Package for Sony 1.6 Cyber-shot Life tutorial

Lens
Accessory Lens	1
Telephoto Aperture Maximum	3.7 mm
Wide-Angle Aperture Maximum	2.8 mm

Shutter
Starter Media or Internal RAM	1

Storage
Media Slots	Memory Stick

LCD Screen
LCD screen size	2.5 inches

Exposure Controls
Maximum shutter speed	2000
Minimum shutter speed	30
Bulb setting	0
ISO equivalencies	64 400
Exposure settings	0
Exposure compensation range	0
Number of scene modes	7

Dimensions
Width	4.3 inches
Depth	3.3 inches
Height	3.3 inches
Weight	21 ounces

Flash
Flash characteristics	Flash Slow Sync No

Lens Features
Camera body only	0
Optical zoom	12 X
Minimum focal length	36
Maximum focal length	432
Lens mount	Interchangeable
Focus features	Yes

Connectivity
Interface connection	No

Other Features
General features	Pict Bridge
Image stabilization	Yes
Included components	No
Power source	Rechargeable AA

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What You Should Know about the Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera (5.1MP, 2592x1944, 12x, 32MB Internal Memory)

Larger-Than-Average Optical Zoom Range

The optical zoom range on this camera is sufficiently broad to give you considerable creative control. Your options extend from individual portraits to group shots to wide-angle landscapes. Most point-and-shoots offer a focal length range that’s roughly equivalent to 35mm to 105mm on a 35mm film camera. At the wide end (the 35mm, in this case), they shoot a bit wider than what you see with your eye. At the telephoto end (the 105mm, in this case), they can zoom in a good deal closer than you’d be able to with the naked eye.

Reviewed by: sisbill

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: nice camera while it worked

Weaknesses: unreliable; too expensive to fix

Overall Evaluation: 3 years old; power will not stay on. new batteries, card format, factory re-set did not help; camera has not been dropped; worked well last week but now dead; repairs estimated at $250. I'll go back to Olympus which has not failed in the last 7 years.
Reviewed by: Iflyfish47

Duration of ownership:

Strengths: This camera has lots of settings, the 48 times zoom is assume, and the macro delivers clear crisp shots.

Weaknesses: None

Overall Evaluation: I saw this camera at around 320.00 and at that price you can't beat extras that come with this unit. The camera comes with a charger w/ batteries, lens hood, lens cap and lens adapter. I was considering the Canon S2 IS but after comparing both display screens, the Sony had a much clearer display, while Canon's was washed out and grainy. I took pictures of my daughter's graduation, we were in the second to last row of the stadium and I was able to get a picture of her getting her diploma handed to her, it was absolutlely amazing! How about a steady shot that really works, I took some pictures on full zoom, you could actually see the display shaking, but once the picture was taken it was clear and crisp with absolutely no streaking! The digital zoom is outstanding, it was just what I was looking for, and in an affordable price range, I highly recommend this camera to anyone you won't be disappointed. There are also tons of manual settings, although I haven't played with them that much, I'm sure I won't be disappointed.