Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 5.1 Megapixel Bridge Camera

2.5" LCD - 12x Optical Zoom - 2592 x 1944 Image - 640 x 480 Video - PictBridge - MPN: DSCH1 See Product Details

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Description

Get closer than ever with the Cyber-shot DSC-H1 digital camera from Sony. With its incredible 12X optical zoom lens combined with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization system you can capture stunning long-distance images with minimized blurring, even during longer exposures. It is conversion lens compatible so you can easily add telephoto and wide-angle lenses for even greater optical range.

Quick Glance

Memory Type: Memory Stick

LCD Screen Size: 2.5"

Camera Type: Bridge Camera

Megapixels: 5.1 Megapixel

Image Stabilization: Optical

Lens Mount: Fixed

Optical Zoom: 12

Weight: 16.16

Summary

Product Title: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 5.1 Megapixel Bridge Camera

Manufacturer: Sony

Lowest Price: $600.00

Power Score: 4.5 | 25 Reviews

Image Processor

Image Sensor: CCD

Effective Megapixels: 5.1 Megapixel

Total Pixels: 5100000

General

Merchants (Images): DigitalCameraInfo

Crutchfield: Yes

Lens Features

Camera Type: Bridge Camera

Lens Mount: Fixed

Optical Zoom: 12x

Digital Zoom: 2x

Max Aperture: 2.8 1/f

Storage

Memory Card Support: Memory Stick

Installed Memory: 32 MB

Other Features

LCD Screen Size: 2.5"

Image Stabilization: Optical

Maximum Video Capture Resolution: 640 x 480

Flash: Auto Flash

Interface Connection: 1 x USB, 1 x Audio/Video Out

Dimensions

Height: 3.25"

Width: 4.25"

Depth: 3.12"

Weight: 1.01 lb

Reference

Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited

URL: Manufacturer Link

Additional Specifications

Frequency Band: Built-in Microphone & Speaker ISO: Auto 100 200 400

Camera Modes: Scene Modes: Twilight Twilight Portrait Soft Snap Landscape Beach Snow Candle Picture Effects: Sepia Black & White Still Image Modes: Normal (JPEG Fine/Standard) Burst Multi-Burst

Exposure Control: Manual

Viewfinder Type: Electronic

White Balance Modes: Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Incandescent

Maximum Frame Rate: 30 fps

Number of Batteries Support: 2

GPS: No

Longest Shutter Speed: 30 Second

Shortest Shutter Speed: 1/2000 Second

PictBridge: Yes

HD Movie Mode: No

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Reviews on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 5.1 Megapixel Bridge Camera

  • 5
  By member: Iflyfish47 - May 29, 2006

Great camera at in affordable price range

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

Weakness: None

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...

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  • 5
  By member: bigmike7 - May 6, 2006

Great Camera

Strengths: Just about everything - and the pictures are great Made in Japan (something that you cannot find in any review) with very good build quality

Weakness: Slow recovery for flash shots - but not all that bad

Got this camera after reading many reviews and comments from both professional reviewers and users - and chose it over the Canon, Panasonic and Fuji counterparts- Glad that I did - because am very happy with the performance and outcome of the resulting pictures- We took three cameras on our latest cruise - two Fujis and the Sony - and the Sony outperformed the other two 10 to 1!! Have found that...

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  • 5
  By member: rob1963man - Mar 3, 2006

Greatness with Sony

Strengths: Professional look, Quality of Photographs, Ease of Use.

Weakness: View Screen exposability

Sony has a great product with this camera. Puts out professional looking photographs. Convenient dial on top which displays all the photo settings and convenient placement of any and every button you might need. Some of the weaknesses of this camera might actually be considered its strength. You have to work for the best possible quality photo. Adjust the lighting, brightness, etc.. This...

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  • 4
  By member: im2late - Oct 8, 2005

Never had so much fun with a camera!

Strengths: SO MANY - Fast focus, lots of manual controls, excellent flash range, great macro, LARGE LCD screen, good image stabilization, AF assist beam, 12x zoom, nice extras in the box.

Weakness: POOR AUTO FOCUS IN movie mode, shutter lag in flash mode, uses 2 batteries instead of 4, no provision for external flash (However, the powerful built-in flash is probably all you will ever need!)

I bought both the Sony DSC-H1 and the Canon S2 IS 12X zoom cameras and after a 5 day side-by-side trial I decided to keep the Sony. The DSC-H1 has a great build, nice layout, and a well thought out interface. This camera may have a few less bells and whistles than the Canon, but it has everything I need to take great pictures and I love reviewing them in the large 2" LCD screen! Since the...

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  • 5
  By member: ebgwd - Jul 29, 2005

Very Nice and Solid Camera - 12x optical zoom,...

Strengths: Solid comfortable case (metal-not all plastic). 12x optical zoom with short lens movement. Lens protector included in package. Very nice video/sound capture at 640x480 resolution. Stable long range.

Weakness: Battery life shorter than Sony LiOh battery packs (uses AA rechargeable batteries). Camera comes with 1 set batteries and detached charger. Unable to change zoom while taking movies.

Solid feel to camera. Nice protection for lens comes with camera. Takes GREAT long range shots when using the automatic image stablizer. Movies are excellent with the larger 640x480 format. Flash auto pops up and shoots red beam at short range objects so you can see where the camera is looking for focus and picture center, nice feature. I looked at others with 12x zoom and did not like the...

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  • 5
  By member: ningtan2000 - Aug 10, 2005

Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera (5.1MP, 2592x1944,...

Strengths: attractive body; available manual options; great image quality; great image stabilization; uses standard rechargeable batteries with charger included

Weakness: uses less popular and more expensive memory sticks; occasionally noticeable purple fringing at 12x zoom

I bought this camera from a recent dell.com deal for around $350. My candidates also included the Canon S2 IS and Panasonic Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ5. Overall, I'm very satisfied with the camera. Its black hand grip and titanium-color body is extremely attractive and modern. To me, it looks better than the Canon and Panasonic ones. Image quality is great, and image stabilization works as...

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  • 4
  By member: tlenzenh - Dec 19, 2005

Great Camera

Strengths: Solid case, good LCD screen, uses standard size batteries, well positioned menu and other buttoms, nice design, great zoom and image stabilizer, good lens cap, fast startup, great to hold

Weakness: needs the more expensive memory sticks, uses lots of battery , size (too bulky for a pocket)

Don't have the camera very long yet but it is just great. The main thing I don't like is the size. Compared to my previous Sony DSC-P10 I can;t just slide this camera into my pocket. But hey - now I got the nice 12x zoom which kicks some butt. The image stabilizer works really well, I managed to get almost all pictures will full zoom still sharp. I like the way the camera lies in the hand - it is...

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  • 5
  By member: darthraw - Sep 27, 2005

Outperforms expectations

Strengths: Professional options at a great price. Has functioned great both indoors and at the beach. Great pix and movies. I highly recommend it for those with intermediate photo taking experience.

Weakness: Almost to many features to manage when you need a quick picture. High resolution pix plus movies will zap memory storage in a hurry. Need >= 250MB memory stick or will be constantly downloading pix!

Very pleased and satisfied with camera as I would expect with a Sony product. I already had a memory stick from another Sony product but if you don't, you should factor that into your cost. So far I haven't experienced any fringing with the SLR lens but some photo sites recommend the lens filter for some applications. Sound and movie quality is good even though it is not highlighted very much in...

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  • 5
  By member: lpicc65 - Nov 18, 2005

An absolutely beautiful Camera!

Strengths: 12x optical zoom; large lcd display; very solid feel (not all cheap plastic); Sony quality; uses simple AA batteries; beautiful pictures

Weakness: None so far

This camera is absolutely wonderful! I am so glad I purchased this camera. This is my very first digital camera purchase. I wanted something that is going to grow with my demands. I saw all the great reviews this camera has been receiving and felt very confident that this camera was NOT going to dissapoint me - and so far I was right. This camera uses regular AA batteries, which I feel is a big...

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  • 5
  By member: ericcvancleve - Jul 30, 2005

Camera is crisp, clean, and has fabulous Optical Zoom

Strengths: 12x optical zoom, many photo options for price. Great night shots. Deals with sun well.

Weakness: A bit larger than I wanted. It would be nice to have a smaller camera.

This camera has a great functionality for a relatively small price. The pictures come out very crisp and very clear. I think the one main improvement is to make it more portable and to include a larger internal memory card.

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  • 3.0
  reviewgist.com - Dec 29, 2009

Best Sony Digital Camera For Action Shots

Image is Average according to 11 Digital Camera experts. -- "Overall the photo quality on the DSC-H1 is very good"-dcresource.com -- "Image quality was good; in our tests the Sony delivered natural colours with low noise at ISO 64 and 100."-goodgearguide.com.au -- "The DSC-H1 produced a very smooth and saturated photo of our usual macro test subjects"-dcresource.com Read more to find expert...

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  • 3.9
  testseek.com - Feb 9, 2009

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Testseek.com has collected 28 expert reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-H1 and the average expert rating is 77 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Testseek.com to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.

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  • 3.8
  TopTenREVIEWS.com - Jul 16, 2008

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H1 receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS score of 3.03 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #57 standard digital camera of all time. The overall rating represents an intelligent balance of features, value as a function of price to features, and a summary of reviews from a variety of sources. The TopTen REVIEWS' formula gives a picture of important consumer features, market value, and a...

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  • 4.5
  Digitalcamerainfo.com - Dec 1, 2005

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 Digital Camera Review

As the digital camera market matures and consumers want better cameras, more people are growing tired of their 3x optical zoom lenses. Enter the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1. This digital camera has a 12x optical zoom lens with the option of attaching wide angle and telephoto conversion lenses. It also has 5.1 megapixels, which is enough juice to pump out 11 x 17-inch prints. The H1 heads up Sony’s...

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  • 2.7
  PCWorld - Aug 29, 2005

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

This bulky model features a 12X optical zoom with optical image stabilization, but overall image quality was mediocre.

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  • 4.5
  Imaging Resource - Jun 16, 2005

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

While Sony has made long-zoom, image-stabilized cameras in the past (starting with the original FD91 back in 2000), we haven't heard from them in this area for quite some time. Now, the new Sony DSC-H1 makes an impressive return to the category, apparently employing updated anti-shake technology. (The H1's lens assembly is much less bulky than that of the earlier image-stabilized models.) The...

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  • 4.0
  DCResource - Jun 4, 2005

DCRP Review: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 is a very good ultra zoom camera that isn't quite as good as the best models in this class (the Panasonic FZ5 and FZ20), mainly because of its above average purple fringing levels. It does offer a lot, though, and if you look past the purple fringing you'll find a very capable camera.

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