Sony Cybershot DSC-H10 Reviews: Digital Hybrid Camera

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Ease of use	8.8
Image quality	9.1
Features	8.4
Build Quality	8.9
Value for money	9.3
Overall rating	9.2

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Purchaser Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Well made and easy to use.
Bad points:: More features than I am skilled to use.
Would be better with SD card rather than Sony memory card.
Would be better with mini USB connection rarther than Sony connection.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Review date: 30 Jan 2010

Gary, Bristol

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Easy to use, nice large screen display, and small enough to fit in your pocket. Excellent zoom
Bad points:: None

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Confirmed purchase: 19 Aug 2008

Daniel , Doncaster Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: good quality photos, reasonably easy to use.
Bad points:: Poor battery life, standard batteries cannot be used, odd-ball connectors, all detract from ease of use. but I'm happy with the results which is what it'sa all about

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	7.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Review date: 14 May 2010

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: A great bridge camera! Small & lightweight, it is easy to carry around all day and, with the flexibility of adding additional lenses over the already great spec it takes point and shoot to a whole new level.
I think it is the best occasional use bridge camera on the market at the moment.
Bad points:: None for me, but have heard the white balance is not as adjustable as serious users would like. Personally, I wouldn't know where to start...

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	7.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 11 Sep 2008

Clifford, Chester Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: I HAD THE CYBERSHOT BEFORE THIS IS MUCH BETTER,,, IM A FAN
Bad points:: STRING ON LENS CAP TO CAMERA PLS, MY SON KEEPS MISLAYING IT

Ease of use	10.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	10.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Review date: 11 Feb 2010

Confirmed purchaser

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: easy viewable image
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	8.0
Features	9.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Confirmed purchase: 07 Oct 2008

Denis, Croydon, Surrey Point & shoot

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: very good for action shots, very fast start up good quality pictures.
Bad points:: lens shroud causes shadow on subjects when used with flash, menu a bit long winded

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	10.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Review date: 02 Feb 2010

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Product Features

Camera Type	Hybrid
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
Resolution (Megapixels)	8.3

Optical zoom ratio	10
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen size (Inches)	3
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital zoom ratio	20
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Type of image stabiliser	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Touchscreen	No
Touchscreen technology allows you to move and click things directly on the screen using your finger or a stylus pen.
3D	No

Colour	Black
The main colour of the product.
Media format	SDXC Card
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes

Weight (g)	264
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	No
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.
Shortest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/2000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest shutter speed (Fractions of a second)	1/4
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Waterproof	No
If your camera is waterproof you will be able to film under water which is perfect for diving and snorkeling.
Viewfinder	LCD Monitor
USB port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components.
Dimensions (mm)	106x69x49
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
RAW Format	No
GPS Receiver	No

Resolution (Pixels)	3264x2448
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-4.4
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	31

Release date	2008-04-22
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	6.9

Width in mm	106

Depth in mm	4.9

Serial Shot Mode	Yes
Bluetooth	No
Bluetooth is a technology for the wireless transfer of data such as contacts, photos and music between mobile phones, computers and a host of other Bluetooth enabled devices. Read more about Bluetooth on Wikipedia
Autofocus	Yes
Changeable Lens	No
Type of lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Highest focal length (Millimetres)	380

Lowest focal length (Millimetres)	38

Also known as: Cyber-Shot DSC-10, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

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Manufacturer's Description

Compact high zoom camera with clear image viewing. 8.1 megapixels and powerful, quality Carl Zeiss lens with 10x optical zoom. Large 3 inch screen, high-power flash, Face Detection, and BIONZ processor

8.1 effective megapixels resolution for
clear enlargements up to A3 size
High power 10x optical zoom Carl Zeiss
Vario-Tessar lens
Enhanced Face Detection with high-speed
subject tracking for clearer portraits
Large 3 inch (230K dot) Clear Photo LCD
Plus screen
HD Output compatible with PhotoTV HD
displays for optimised still images on
BRAVIA TV
BIONZ processor for enhanced image
quality and fast response
Dual Anti-blur with Super SteadyShot
image stabilisation and High Sensitivity
ISO 3200 for clearer handheld shooting
in low light
D-Range Optimiser adjusts exposure and
contrast in high-contrast and backlit
scenes
Advanced Sports Shooting mode with
Continous AF, predictive focus and high
shutter speed to capture fast moving
objects
High-power flash illuminates subjects up
to 14m away with Daylight Synchro and
Macro flash modes
Black finish

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