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ProductCode: sony_dsch7
Award: aboveAverage
ImageURL: /files/p/products/sony_dsch7/ca7341c9165347fb9a98afe5ffe0b83b.png
Name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7
ShortSpecs:
    - 8 megapixels
    - 2.5″ screen
    - 31 – 465 mm (15×)
ReviewScore: 0
URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dsch7
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: Second generation (along with the slightly higher spec H9) of Sony's foray into the popular 'SLR-like' superzoom market upgrades the DSC-H2 with a new 8MP sensor, 15x zoom (now covering 31-465mm equiv. range) and a wealth of new features (including larger screen). Although the H7 is fast, is capable of pleasing results in good conditions and is packed with useful features, we were unimpressed by the redesigned user interface. The long list of small complaints about the image quality add up to a camera that's hard to wholeheartedly recommend, especially when it has so many strong competitors. Recently superceded by the CMOS-sensored DSC-HX1. (April 2009)
    ProductPhotos: []
    ReviewSummary: null
    ASIN:
        - B000M4J2PI
Specs:
    Announced: Feb 27, 2007
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: ""
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Selective single-point
        - Single
        - Live View
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BuiltInFlash: Yes (pop-up)
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ContinuousDrive: 2.2 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "No"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (2x)
    Dimensions: 110 x 83 x 86 mm (4.33 x 3.27 x 3.39″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 8 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
    FlashRange: 9.80 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 31–465 mm
    Format: MPEG VX
    GPS: ""
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "No"
    ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 2 cm (0.79″)
    ManualExposureMode: ""
    ManualFocus: Yes (5 presets)
    MaxResolution: 3264 x 2448
    MaximumAperture: F2.7–4.5
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec
    MeteringModes: ""
    Microphone: Mono
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "3"
    OpticalZoom: 15×
    OrientationSensor: "No"
    OtherResolutions: 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480
    Processor: ""
    RemoteControl: "Yes"
    Resolutions: MPEG VX (640 x 480, 8/16/30 fps, unlimited) with audio
    ReviewPreview: "Read review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jul 13, 2007"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 115,000
    ScreenSize: 2.5″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (10 sec)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 8 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.5" (5.744 x 4.308 mm)
    SensorType: CCD
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: ""
    StorageIncluded: 31 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: ""
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderType: Electronic
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 405 g (0.89 lb / 14.29 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "5"
    Wireless: ""