Sony Cybershot DSC-H2 reviews and prices: Compact camera

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Sony Cybershot DSC-H2 reviews and prices: Compact camera reviews

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8.6 out of 10 based on 17 reviews.

Sony Cybershot DSC-H2: 6.2 MP (Megapixels), 12x optical zoom, SDXC Card storage, Yes image stabiliser digital Compact camera. See full product description

Overall rating	8.6
Ease of use	8.1
Image quality	8.8
Features	8.4
Build Quality	8.7
Value for money	8.8

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Esther, London Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: screen & viewfinder; lots of settings; options for auto or manual adjustment in most of the settings; sports setting very useful with ever moving kids;
Bad points:: the lens doesn't tilt like my previous cybeshot did wich restricts some of the angles you can take a photo in. I can never find the zoom by feel alone, I always have to look to find the botton which has made me loose some good shots.

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0

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Review date: 30 Jun 2010

keith, london

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: all round practabilty use is very good.
Bad points:: cant think of any in this range of camera.

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 29 Nov 2006

brian , Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: extra viewfinder
zoom quality
Bad points:: no exact fitting case available

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 10 Jun 2011

Purchaser Keen amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: The camera is easy to find your way around even for a complete novice like myself.
I am building up to using more and more of the features available on the camera but you can also use it's auto function while you get used to it.
Bad points:: Nothing really. But as with everything now, the instructions are not really easy for the novice to understand.

Overall rating	9.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	8.0

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Review date: 10 Jul 2010

David, Birmingham, England Point & shoot

Score 7.0/10

Good points:: Compact but well featured, good optical zoom
Bad points:: Complicated, do not switch on and then pick up, you're bound to press a button that alters something.

Overall rating	7.0
Ease of use	5.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	8.0

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Review date: 07 Jun 2010

Sam, Maseru

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Very nice
Bad points:: Low mega pixels for standard of camera

Overall rating	8.0
Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	8.0
Value for money	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 06 Jun 2006

Danny, London

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Rechargeable batteries, charger, lens hood & filter adapter included in price.
Better, more powerful flash than the competition.
Uses AA batteries, & only 2 required.
In-built 30MB memory is more useful than a small memory card.
Well made, e.g. metal tripod adaptor thread.
Good 400 ASA quality (but 1000 ASA is just a marketing gimmick and too poor to use).
Bad points:: Memory stick Duo much less convenient than SD card. Big disadvantage.
No hotshoe. I really miss not having an easy option to fit a bounce and tilt flashgun. The double-fire flash that digital cameras now have mean that I'll need to buy a new flashgun to fit to my slave.
Having only 2 batteries does mean a longer flash recycle time.
In common with most 12x zoom cameras, the zoom range starts too high. A 28-300mm range would be much more useful than 36-432mm. I shall have to buy a wide angle adaptor, which can't be used with the pop-up flash because it casts a shadow, and which means the bag I bought for the camera is now too small.
Autofocus doesn't work in low light, not even with the red focus-assist light.
No ISO button, which would be very convenient.
No manual zoom ring; one would be much better than the buttons.
The sound recording only works when taking video clips; you can't make voice notes.

Overall rating	8.0
Ease of use	6.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0

Was this review helpful? 15 of 15 people found this review helpful

Confirmed purchase: 03 Jun 2006

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Pixels)	2816x2112
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Optical zoom ratio	12
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	2
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	24
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Silver
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
Memory card slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Movie and Voice
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	Yes
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	537
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	113.2x83x94
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Max. Aperture Lens 1	f2.8-3.7
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	30

Built-in flash	Yes

Release date	2006-04-12
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	83

Width in mm	113.2

Depth in mm	94

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Battery Model	AA, LR6, MN1500, KAA, LR6/M,AM-3, 4006, MIGNON/AM3
Zoom Type	Optical + Digital
Autofocus	Yes
Range Finder Type	Optical/Electronic Viewfinder + LCD
Changeable Lens	No
Type of lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	432

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	36

Also known as: Sony Cyber-shot H2, Sony Cybershot DSC H2, Sony Cybershot H2, Sony DSC-H2, Sony CYBER-SHOT DSC-H2

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Manufacturer's Description

The Cyber-shot H2 – Flexible shooting options: Double ‘Anti-Blur’ Technology for sharper shots, 6.0 effective Megapixels, Carl Zeiss 12x Optical super zoom lens, full manual exposure control, and great STAMINA battery life.

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