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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7

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Almost exactly 12 months after the launch of the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 Sony announced the replacement cameras; the DSC-H7 (reviewed here) and the top-of-the-range mode the DSC-H9 (reviewed at the end of May). That Sony chose to increase the pixel count (to 8MP) and to include this year's 'must have' features (face detection and ludicrously high maximum ISO) can't have surprised many, but there are a few less predictable new features, and a few welcome changes. The former include a 15x zoom and HDTV (well, 1080i) output. The latter include an improved focus system, faster performance and a new (in the box) remote control. The H7 and H9 appear to be internally pretty much identical, though there are some feature differences that explain the $80 price difference (chiefly, the H9's screen and NightShot mode) - the H7 is basically the 'budget' model.Read more
Almost exactly 12 months after the launch of the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 Sony announced the replacement cameras; the DSC-H7 (reviewed here) and the top-of-the-range mode the DSC-H9 (reviewed at the end of May). That Sony chose to increase the pixel count (to 8MP) and to include this year's 'must have' features (face detection and ludicrously high maximum ISO) can't have surprised many, but there are a few less predictable new features, and a few welcome changes. The former include a 15x zoom and HDTV (well, 1080i) output. The latter include an improved focus system, faster performance and a new (in the box) remote control. The H7 and H9 appear to be internally pretty much identical, though there are some feature differences that explain the $80 price difference (chiefly, the H9's screen and NightShot mode) - the H7 is basically the 'budget' model.Read more
Sony DSC-H7 review, find out how the DSC-H7 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.Read more
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Pros

  • improved image quality
  • faster response times
  • and better battery life

Cons

  • surprisingly small electronic viewfinder
  • serious detail loss and notable increase in artifacts
  • The plastic body feels a bit cheap

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 4.5
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Monitoring Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7

Pros

  • improved image quality
  • faster response times
  • and better battery life
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • the photos look very good
  • fast continuous shooting
  • solid stabilization and reliable center-

Cons

  • surprisingly small electronic viewfinder
  • serious detail loss and notable increase in artifacts
  • The plastic body feels a bit cheap
  • the tiny microphone that records muted audio
  • image noise and some processing artifacts

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 2448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px
Other resolutions
  • 2592x1944
  • 2048x1536
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom15.0 x
Digital zoom30.0 x
Minimum aperture2.7
Maximum aperture4.5
Focal length equiv31 - 465
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Flexible Spot Auto Focus
  • Monitoring Auto Focus
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.79 in
Number of focus points3
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
Filter diameter2.91 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range9.8
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive2.2 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options10
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Audio features
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight13.23 oz
Width4.31 in
Height3.28 in
Depth3.37 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)300
Battery life (max)2.3 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity960.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
Start-up time2000.0 ms
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensorno
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUS
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
Icon
Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceno
Supported image file formatsJPG
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots115000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsMPEG-1
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage31.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Memory Stick Pro
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Review
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DPReview
Published: 13.07.2007
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Review

Almost exactly 12 months after the launch of the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 Sony announced the replacement cameras; the DSC-H7 (reviewed here) and the top-of-the-range mode the DSC-H9 (reviewed at the end of May). That Sony chose to increase the pixel count (to 8MP) and to include this year's 'must have' features (face detection and ludicrously high maximum ISO) can't have surprised many, but there are a few less predictable new features, and a few welcome changes. The former include a 15x zoom and HDTV (well, 1080i) output. The latter include an improved focus system, faster performance and a new (in the box) remote control. The H7 and H9 appear to be internally pretty much identical, though there are some feature differences that explain the $80 price difference (chiefly, the H9's screen and NightShot mode) - the H7 is basically the 'budget' model.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Review
DPReview logo
DPReview
Published: 13.07.2007
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Review

Almost exactly 12 months after the launch of the Cyber-shot DSC-H2 and DSC-H5 Sony announced the replacement cameras; the DSC-H7 (reviewed here) and the top-of-the-range mode the DSC-H9 (reviewed at the end of May). That Sony chose to increase the pixel count (to 8MP) and to include this year's 'must have' features (face detection and ludicrously high maximum ISO) can't have surprised many, but there are a few less predictable new features, and a few welcome changes. The former include a 15x zoom and HDTV (well, 1080i) output. The latter include an improved focus system, faster performance and a new (in the box) remote control. The H7 and H9 appear to be internally pretty much identical, though there are some feature differences that explain the $80 price difference (chiefly, the H9's screen and NightShot mode) - the H7 is basically the 'budget' model.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Sony DSC-H7 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 27.02.2007
Sony DSC-H7 Review

Sony DSC-H7 review, find out how the DSC-H7 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Steves Digicams - Sony CyberShot DSC-H7 - Hands on Review
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Steves Digicams - Sony CyberShot DSC-H7 - Hands on Review

Sony CyberShot DSC-H7, 8-megapixel Digital Camera Review: Intro & Physical Views:, Steves,Digicams

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7
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CNET
Published: 16.01.2008
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7