Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization
Brand | Sony |
Model Name | Sony DSC-H20/B |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Form Factor | Compact |
Effective Still Resolution | 10.1 |
Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
About this item
- 10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
- 10x optical zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
- 720p high-definition movie capture; BIONZ image processor
- 3.0-inch (230K pixels) LCD; Face Detection and Smile Shutter technology
- 11MB built-in memory; capture images to Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo Media (not included)
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Zoom | — | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 3.8 |
Picture quality | — | 3.8 | 4.6 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.8 |
Image stabilization | — | 3.8 | 4.6 | — | — | 4.0 |
Easy to use | — | — | — | 2.4 | 4.6 | 4.1 |
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display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 2.8 inches | — | 2.88 inches | 2.7 inches |
lens type | zoom | Telephoto | Fisheye | Wide Angle | Telephoto | Wide Angle |
zoom type | Optical, Digital | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom | Digital Zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | Movie | Panorama, Automatic, Easy | Automatic | Easy | Manual | Automatic |
connectivity tech | HDMI, USB | wired, wireless | Type C | USB | USB | USB |
video resolution | HD 720p | 1080p | 2K | 1080p | 2160p | 1080p |
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Product Description
The Sony DSC-H20 is a full-featured point-and-shoot with outstanding high-power zoom capability and fast shutter speed. It includes Smile Shutter technology which captures smiles the moment they happen, as well as Face Detection technology to optimize focus, exposure and color for up to eight faces. Capture detailed images with 10 megapixel resolution, and get in close to the action with the 10x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens. Intelligent Scene Recognition helps you avoid failure picture, while Sony’s Double Anti-Blur solution (Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization plus High ISO) helps keep your images blur-free. The DSC-H20 completes the package with a 3.0-Inch Clear Photo LCD Plus Display that lets you easily view your images and menu options. Supplied accessories include a rechargeable battery (NP-BG1), a battery charger (BC-CSGB), a multi-connector cable, a lens cap and the CD-ROM software. Memory sticks are only optional.
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Auto Focus Technology | Multi-area, Single, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 230,400 |
Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
Effective Still Resolution | 10.1 |
White balance settings | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Flash torch |
JPEG quality level | Fine |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Video Capture Resolution | HD 720p |
Video Standard | mpeg4 |
Viewfinder Magnification | 10 Multiplier X |
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Viewfinder Type | Optical |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Touch Screen Type | LCD |
Model Name | Sony DSC-H20/B |
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Brand | Sony |
Model Number | DSCH20/B |
Customer Reviews |
3.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #136,961 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #837 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B001OI2LV8 |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Battery Charger, Lens Cap, Battery |
Assembly Required | No |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.2 x 1.9 x 2.8 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.63 Pounds |
Warranty & Support
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Lens Type | zoom |
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Optical Zoom | 10 x |
Digital Zoom | 8 |
Zoom Type | Optical, Digital |
Autofocus Points | 9 |
Compatible Mountings | Sony E |
Focus Type | Autofocus & Manual |
Maximum Focal Length | 380 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 38 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/2000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 30 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | Movie |
Flash Memory Installed Size | 11 |
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Batteries Required? | Yes |
Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Lithium-Ion (NP-BG1) & charger |
Battery Weight | 1 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 1.8 |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Memory Storage Capacity | 0.01 GB |
Special Feature | Image Stabilization |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Professional |
Specific Uses For Product | Photography |
Form Factor | Compact |
Hardware Interface | Memory Stick Duo |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CCD |
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Customers like the picture quality, quality and ease of use of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it takes very nice pictures both in day and night easily, the menus are fairly easy to use and that it's easy to set up and use right from the box. They appreciate the compact size and the ability to zoom in on videos.
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Customers like the picture quality of the camera. They mention that it takes very nice pictures both in day and night easily, and the pictures look fabulous. They also say that the higher megapixels do give sharper pictures, and there is a setting that allows for clear pictures without flash in fairly dark settings.
"...The video is still much clearer than video from the 480 x 640 on a 720 HD TV that is about 42"...." Read more
"...The pictures look fabulous (and that's on a 22" HD monitor) and the camera is very easy to use, but the most suprisingly pleasing feature is the..." Read more
"...The image stabilization is definitely noticeable. Also takes pretty good photos at night, they are fairly crisp and not too much graininess from..." Read more
"...The H20 consistently took sharper images, and captured more detail than the W290, even though the W290 was 12.1 mpixel, and the H20 is 10.1 mpixel...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention that it is a great point-and-shoot, takes decent videos, and produces high-quality video souvenirs. The lens, sensor, feel, and body of the camera are great, and it has a plenty of optical zoom. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...cameras are welcome and have come away with some very high quality video souvenirs...." Read more
"...I haven't taken very many videos, but it seems to take decent videos for a still camera...." Read more
"...Also the video is just as high quality, you can optically zoom during video recording, and the focus seems quicker during zooming...." Read more
"...Pictures that are taken on the correct setting are of excellent quality!..." Read more
Customers find the camera easy to use. They mention that the menus are fairly easy to navigate, and the camera is easy to set up and use right from the box. Some appreciate the in-camera picture editing and photo editing tools built into the camera.
"...look fabulous (and that's on a 22" HD monitor) and the camera is very easy to use, but the most suprisingly pleasing feature is the video quality...." Read more
"...There are some photo editing tools built into the camera to edit photos before downloading them - some of them are kind of cool...." Read more
"...The menus are fairly easy to use the feedback from the navigation buttons are bit less than the TZ4, and i miss the context menu capability of the..." Read more
"...I have not been disappointed. The camera is easy to use, takes excellent pictures, has an almost indetectable click-to-record delay, and has many..." Read more
Customers like the size of the digital camera. They mention it's compact, has a nice size screen, and is portable. The charger is small and light enough to carry along. The camera has 10.1 Megapixels and a good level of zoom.
"...this camera is a great all around camera that is still small enough to be portable, easy to grip, and a value packed for the price!..." Read more
"...and easy to take the battery out and charge it and the charger is nice and small for travel. I would definitely choose this system again...." Read more
"...Great pictures2) HD video with zoom option3) Compact in size4) Good zoomCons..." Read more
"...the P C. The new Sony cybershot H-20 fulfills the requirement of a light weight and sleek camera with the features and picture quality of a SLR..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the zoom of the camera. They mention that it is excellent, and one of the few cameras that allow you to do OPTICAL zoom on the video. They also appreciate the 10 X zoom and the amazing aperture at maximum telephoto. However, some mention that the zoom button zooms very fast, so it's important to touch it very gently.
"...You can use the optical zoom while filming which seems pretty rare, and there isn't a maximum video time for the high res video - a lot of cameras..." Read more
"...The DSC-H20 takes beautiful photos, clear HD videos, and allows you to zoom in and out while recording a video, which is rare on most cameras in..." Read more
"...Pros:Great screenOptical zoom while video recordingGreat low light capabilitiesStrong flashManual controls..." Read more
"...I am also ecstatic about being able to use the zoom while videotaping, unlike my previous camera...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the digital camera. They say it is a nice item for the price, has lots of features, and produces great picture and video quality. The price has dropped considerably.
"...is still small enough to be portable, easy to grip, and a value packed for the price!..." Read more
"...Overall I am happy with the camera. For the price it is excellent...." Read more
"...[Update] Price has dropped considerably, but the battery prices still remain ridiculously high...." Read more
"...It is definitely worth for the money.Pros1) Great pictures2) HD video with zoom option3) Compact in size..." Read more
Customers like the performance of the digital camera. They mention that it works excellent, gives excellent results, and is very satisfied with the performance in a variety of situations. The camera is easy to use and serves all purpose with enough manual controls to get a good picture. Some say that the smile shutter works well and provides background clarity.
"...I took photos of downtown Baltimore from an airplane and it did surprisingly well, I used the manual photo mode and the photos were only slightly..." Read more
"...Nice features and smile shutter works well (yet to try blink detection)Fast focusing specially in low light conditions..." Read more
"...how easy is it when you set the camara on "easy" and the camara does all the work...." Read more
"...The camera did a commendable job. All in all, I am very satisfied with the performance of the camera in a variety of situations." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the HD video feature of the camera. They mention that it is an excellent bonus to capture fun moments with their son. They appreciate the clear HD video recording and the ability to use the zoom function at the same time. The quality of the videos is excellent, and the sound is actually quite good for a little device. The video feature is terrific, and play back is very good quality. It is a great choice for point and shoot, and portable use. The videos indoors are much better than my TZ4 as it adapts well to the low light.
"...It shoots video in 720P and the sound is actually quite good for a little camera...." Read more
"...The video indoors is much better than my TZ4 as it adapts well to the low light, and in high sensitivity mode while the video can be a bit noisy it..." Read more
"...The zoom is very good, not grainy when printed. The HD video recording is AMAZING, very very clear...." Read more
"...2. Good 10x zoom./Good Macro close up shots.3. Ability to record HD video (720p) and use zoom function at the same time.4...." Read more
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My decision was between this and the Canon SX120 (the most comparable in price) or SX20.
I liked that both of the Canons took AA (two or four) batteries and a standard SD card, but the Canon SX120 still had the 480 x 640 video. So the deciding factor for the Sony over the Canon SX120 was the 720 HD video, being able to record in a more compressed format, and recording for longer periods of time.
The Canon SX20's (a larger camera that is more the size of a SLR) only additional real advantage over the SX120 was the 720 HD video and 20x zoom which was important since I am using this as a camcorder right now too, BUT it is about $200 more. I still will probably get a HD camcorder (1080 instead of 720) someday so I couldn't justify this not to mention this camera wasn't really pocketable for most of the events I would be using a camera for, and it seemed like you could only record for 20 minutes at a time in a less compressed format.
Although it's nice that the Canons I looked at use an SD card, you have to get at least a Class 6 (I think or better), and not all SD cards are the same quality even if they are the minimum class. Though I dislike "proprietary" cards, using a Sony memory stick will probably mean the least issues later on with video quality.
The included battery pack I had in my old Sony camera is the same one this camera takes, and it lasted for a long time not to mention I'll have an extra for this camera now. It also seemed like my Nikon camera my daughter has that used AA batteries took longer to recover even though it was comparable to the Sony DSC W120 in other ways. I do wish Sony would have included the upgraded battery that displayed the time left instead of just a graphic indicator amount of battery left. I like that a separate battery charger is included so I can charge the extra battery and still use the camera.
I am very pleased with the intelligent auto mode plus the manual options as well. It also captures action and low-light shots much better than my W120 model camera. It seems to reduce red eye and the glow of pet's eyes much better, and it's easier to fix if there is a problem. 10x will be enough zoom for most pictures.
Video is so much clearer than the video my W120 took! It imported well into the latest version of Pinnacle Studio though I would use the video from the original card instead of copying to hard drive if you don't want to use Sony's software to transfer it. If I just copied it to the hard drive, it seemed like there were some "bad places" in the video that don't show up if I used the original video on the Sony card. It is going to take a lot more computer resources to process the 1080 so this may be a good compromise until I can upgrade my computer including adding a blu-ray burner. For now, I am downgrading the 720 video to a standard DVD anyway until I can upgrade the computer DVD drive and household DVD player to a blu-ray. The video is still much clearer than video from the 480 x 640 on a 720 HD TV that is about 42".
Overall, this camera is a great all around camera that is still small enough to be portable, easy to grip, and a value packed for the price! It is a definite model to check out within this price range :-) .
One thing about the video, when we played it back, the audio was a few seconds ahead of the video. It was an easy fix though because we downloaded a free program to play it through that put the audio in sync with the video. PERFECTION!
I saw a couple looking at the camera in best buy and I had to stop and tell them that it is practically a must-have. I think they bought it actually.
You will want a 4 or 8 GB memory stick if you plan to do a lot of video. We did about 40-45 minutes on a 4 gig and we still had extra room, but for a kid's play or a concert or something, it would probably be nice to have an 8 gig just for the peace of mind. It would also be handy to have an extra battery because we have had the low battery light come on, but only after LOTS of pictures and video (we don't have one and have been fine, but we may get one).
One more thing...the small cybershot case that many people have bought with this is NOT big enough for this model, it is for the smaller cybershots that don't have the powerful optical zoom. Ours is sitting empty in our house, but the camera fits easily in a purse or coat pocket so we haven't bothered to replace it yet.
I cannot reccommend this camera strongly enough. Happy shopping!