Sony DSC-H20

Description
The Sony DSC-H20 Cyber-Shot Digital Camera features 10.1-megapixel with impressive Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar wide-angle lens, 10x optical zoom, it's easy to capture the moment with impeccable detail. A 3.0" touch screen makes reviewing your shots a breeze and the ingenious iAuto mode takes the guesswork out of choosing the best camera settings when you're not sure which one to pick. There's also built-in technology like Optical SteadyShot image stabilization that reduces blur and Smile Shutter mode that automatically captures a smile as it happens. The H20 captures crisp, 720p video that can be viewed on your HDTV. There's even an anti-blink function to help everyone look their best and in-camera photo retouching tools.
Features
o A powerful 10.1 megapixel 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19") size, or crop your images.
o The professional-quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 10x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for great outdoor, sports and travel photos.
o Generous 3.0" (230K pixels) Clear Photo LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus and view photos, even in bright sunlight.
o The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera.
o Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode goes beyond traditional auto settings by recognizing and adjusting to scene conditions and lighting, enhancing natural skin tones and reducing blur.
o By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection and Optical SteadyShot, iAuto lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode.
o Capture more of your memories in high definition (720p) video. Record HD movies in 720p high definition MPEG4 format for stunning large-screen home movie playback. Record up to 29 min in 720p format (or up to 2GB) per movie.
o Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a Tripod, Portrait, Landscape and Macro. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced.
o Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye. It can also give priority to children or adults.
o Newly added Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and accelerates the shutter speed when facial movement is detected, reducing blur in the subjects face.
o Optimizing focus, exposure and white balance for a specific face is easier now with selectable facial memory, even when the subject leaves the frame. This feature is perfect at weddings and other events the goal is always to focus on a certain person.
o The Anti-blink function works to help counter blinking and squinting. When the camera is set to Portrait, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
o Red-eye Reduction helps reduce common red-eye problems.
o The popular Smile Shutter technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Simply activate by pressing the Smile Shutter button and the camera will capture a smile the moment it happens.
o The combination of Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and High ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood.
o Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
o High ISO allows faster shutter speed to take photos indoors or in low light. With High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select eight ISO settings (Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
o Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine the best exposure and contrast settings for almost any shooting environment.
o With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings with iSCN so you can just take the photo without worrying about settings.
o Using the 16:9 High Resolution Mode, you can record high resolution images in the 16:9 aspect ratio favored by HDTVs. This setting is ideal if you plan to view your images on a compatible HDTV and invite friends and family members over for a slideshow.
o The Cyber-shot DSC-T900 camera accepts Memory Stick PRO Duo media (sold separately).
o Provides extended battery life and shooting capacity when using a fully-charged lithium-ion battery. The included battery supports up to 290 shots, or 120 minutes of movies.
o Retouch and enhance your pictures on the go with 10 in-camera editing functions: Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Radial Blur, Retro, Happy Face and Unsharp Masking effects.
o The Multi-purpose Resize function lets you change the aspect ratio of an image right in the camera, so you can adjust images as necessary, whether you want to display them on a compatible HDTV, or e-mail them / upload them to a blog
o View your photos and videos in glorious high definition on a Sony BRAVIA or similar HDTV using the optional VMC-MHC2 HD output adapter cable (sold separately).

Specifications
· Burst Mode Max 100 shots at approx.1.8 fps
· Color Mode(s) Normal / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
· Date/Time Stamp No/ No
· Media/Battery Indicator Yes/Yes
· Memory Stick PRO Media Compatibility Tested to support up to 16GB Memory Stick DUO PRO media capacity; does not support Access Control security function.
· Red-Eye Reduction Auto / On / Off
· Self Timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Off)
· Still Image Mode(s) Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG) / Bracketing (JPEG) - AE(Plus / Minus 0.3EV / 0.7EV / 1.0EV)
· White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting)
· Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / Underwater White Balance Mode - Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash
· LCD 3.0" Clear Photo LCD 230k
· Lens Construction 12 elements in 10 groups(including 4 aspheric elements,1 prism)
· Lens Type Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
· Microphone/Speaker Yes / Yes
· Viewfinder No
· Battery Capacity 3.6V / 2.4wh(680mAh)
· Battery Type LITHIUM ION / InfoLITHIUM G type 3.6V
· Imaging Device 1/2.3 type(7.70mm) Super HAD CCD
· Megapixel 10.1 MP
· AF Illuminator Light Auto / Off
· In-Camera Editing Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Soft Focus / Partial Color / Fisheye Lens
· Cross Filter / Retro / Radial Blur / Unsharp Masking / Smile
· Movie Mode(s) 1280 x 720(Fine) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / 1280 x 720(Standard) (Approx.30fps, Progressive) / VGA(640 x 480, Approx.30fps, Progressive)
· Multi-Pattern Measuring Yes
· PictBridge Compatible Single / Select / Date / Event / Favorites / Folder
· Power Save Mode Yes (after approx. 3 min. of inactivity)
· Real Imaging Processor Technology BIONZ
· Scene Mode(s) iAuto / Easy / Program / Manual / High Sensitivity / Advance Sports Shooting / Landscape / Portrait / Twilight Portrait / Twilight / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Gourmet Mode
· Super SteadyShot Yes (optical image stabilization)
· 35mm Equivalent 38 - 380 mm
· Aperture Range Auto(F3.5./F8.0(W) / Program auto(F3.5./F8.0(W) / Manual(F3.5./F8.0(W)
· Digital Zoom Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
· Exposure Compensation Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
· Face Detection Detects up to 8 Faces - with Touch Priority / Auto Priority / Child Priority / Adult Priority
· Filter Diameter No
· Focal Length 6.18-24.7mm
· Focus 9 points(Under Face Undetected)
· ISO Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
· Macro Mode Macro On/Auto: W:Approx.2cm(0.07') to Infinity, T:Approx.90cm(2.95') to Infinity
· Optical Zoom 10x
· Shutter Speed Auto(2" - 1/2,000) / Program Auto(1" - 1/2,000) / Manual(30" - 1/2,000)
· Total Zoom Approx. 20x
· Operating System Compatibility Microsoft 2000 Professional, XP Home and Professional; Macintosh OS 9.1/9.2/OS X (10.1-10.5)
· Supplied Software Windows
· Flash Effective Range ISO Auto
· Flash Mode(s) Auto / Flash On / Slow Syncro / Flash Off
· Accessory Terminal Multi connector
· Audio/Video Output(s) Yes via Multi-Use Connector
· HD Output Yes (1080i)
· USB Port(s) Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed
· Dimensions (Approx.) 107.3mm x 68.7mm x 47.1mm (4 1/4" x 2 3/4" x 1 7/8") (W x H x D)
· Weight (Approx.) Approx. 250g (8.8oz.)