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The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is an ultra-thin digital camera released by Sony in April, 2009. A competitor to the DSC-W and DSC-T models, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 maintains a relatively small 3” LCD screen, but packs a powerful punch with its whopping 10x / 10.1 megapixels Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens. Like its peers, the DSC-H20 features an the intelligent auto mode that enhances face pictures by capturing natural skin tones, identifying open/closed eyes, and reducing blurs without damaging image quality. In addition, the DSC-H20 records movies (w/sound) at 720p using an MPEG-4 codec. The DSC-H20 also boasts selected-face memory that allows the user to zero in on the main subject’s face. The next time the camera detects that face within the frame, it will automatically focus on that individual. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 retails for $279.95 and comes with a 90 day limited warranty.
MSRP $279.95
Release date April, 2009
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Features
- Thin Body
- 3" LCD
- 10x / 10.1 Megapixels Lens
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- Face Detection (8 Faces)
- Optical SteadyShot
- Smile Shutter
- iSCN Advanced (8 Scenes)
- 11MB Onboard Memory + MS Duo Slot
- NP-BD1/FD1 Li-ion Battery (220 shots per charge)
- 720p Video Recording @ 30 fps
- Available in Silver, Black, Red, and Bronze
- 90 Day Limited Warranty
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 10x Optical Zoom and Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization
• Cyber-shot DSC-H20/B Black Digital Camera
UPC: 027242767188
EAN: 027242767188
MPN: DSCH20/B
Competitors
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $299.99
Released January, 2008
Pros
- It gives you amazing pictures.
- Many camera settings.
- Big clear photo display.
Cons
- Have to close flash after use.
- In-camera image retouching, not as good as Sony Cybershot DSC-T77.
- no high definition video recording
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10
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MSRP $299.95
Released October, 2008
Pros
- 15x optical zoom
- runs on 4 AA batteries (easy to find and buy/recharge)
- extremely inexpensive (the cost of a regular P&S camera)
- easy to use for non-professionals (a good learning camera)
Cons
- sub-par menu layout
- noisy
2.7" screen with a low 230k pixels
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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Fujifilm Finepix S2000HD
MSRP $249.00
Released September, 2009
Pros
- great image quality
- uses a standard USB cable
- easy to use
Cons
- uses AA batteries instead of a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery pack
- does not record video in high definition (VGA only)
- no optical zoom in movie mode
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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Canon PowerShot SX120 IS
MSRP $299.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- 15x optical zoom
- 3" LCD screen
- face detection
Cons
- powered by AA batteries
- doesn't like certain SD/SDHC cards
- does not work with cheaper rechargeables that drop below 1.2V after light use
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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Nikon Coolpix L100
MSRP $249.99
Released March, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- 12x optical zoom
- uses AA batteries
Cons
- does not record video in high definition
- zoom is noisy during video recording
- uses AA batteries
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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Fujifilm FinePix S1500
MSRP $280.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- attractive
- easy to fit into a pocket
- small and light (115g)
Cons
- 3x optical zoom
- doesn't include an HDMI cable
- utilizes an older Canon UI
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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Canon SD780 IS
MSRP $279.99
Released May, 2009
Pros
- 5x optical zoom
- 720p video recording
- wide-angle lens
Cons
- not available in any colours
- a basic point & shoot
- no optical viewfinder
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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Samsung SL820
Reviews
June 18, 2009
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Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- shoots high definition 720p video with sound
- 10.1 megapixels
- affordable price
- intelligent automatic systems - face detection, detects the best scene setting, avoids blinking etc
- 3" LCD Screen
- can zoom in optically for videos
- good image stabilization when zoomed in
- solid build
- comfortable to hold and has an ergonomic grip
- detail info on the little icons
really helped the learning process for me
Cons
- supports Memory Stick Duo cards only - more expensive and harder to find than other types
- lacks wide-angle zoom
- USB port is located on the bottom of the camera
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July 23, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- shoots high definition 720p video with sound
- 10.1 megapixels
- affordable price
- intelligent automatic systems - face detection, detects the best scene setting, avoids blinking etc
- 3" LCD Screen
- can zoom in optically for videos
- good image stabilization when zoomed in
- solid build
- comfortable to hold and has an ergonomic grip
- very classy design, doesn't feel cheap
- memory stick pro duos are cheap if bought online
- very nice UI
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May 29, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- shoots high definition 720p video with sound
- 10.1 megapixels
- affordable price
- good image stabilization when zoomed in
- solid build
- comfortable to hold and has an ergonomic grip
Cons
- supports Memory Stick Duo cards only - more expensive and harder to find than other types
- lacks wide-angle zoom
- USB port is located on the bottom of the camera
- poor 90-day limited warranty (typical for Sony)
- bulky and blocky design
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June 7, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- shoots high definition 720p video with sound
- 10.1 megapixels
- affordable price
- intelligent automatic systems - face detection, detects the best scene setting, avoids blinking etc
- 3" LCD Screen
Cons
- supports Memory Stick Duo cards only - more expensive and harder to find than other types
- lacks wide-angle zoom
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May 10, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- shoots high definition 720p video with sound
- 10.1 megapixels
- affordable price
- intelligent automatic systems - face detection, detects the best scene setting, avoids blinking etc
- 3" LCD Screen
Cons
- supports Memory Stick Duo cards only - more expensive and harder to find than other types
- Only in black
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March 4, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- 10x optical zoom
- shoots high definition 720p video with sound
- 10.1 megapixels
- affordable price
- intelligent automatic systems - face detection, detects the best scene setting, avoids blinking etc
- available in silver, black, red or bronze
Cons
- supports Memory Stick Duo cards only - more expensive and harder to find than other types
- poor 90-day limited warranty (typical for Sony)
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- can zoom in optically for videos
- detail info on the little icons
really helped the learning process for me
- g
reat night-time pictures
- easy file size choice for shooting pictures; just select small and upload online, or select large and download
Cons
- requires Sony's proprietary memory sticks
- bulky USB hook-up
- included picture software is only Windows compatible
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