Sony Cybershot DSC-H3 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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Sid, London

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Good quality both picture and build. Very easy to use and good value for money. Definitely recommended.
Bad points:: could be better... but then it would be perfect.

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

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Confirmed purchase: 25 May 2008

Perin, Canterbury Experienced amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Its fallen down the stairs, been through the australian desert and still goes strong! Its easy to take a good picture
Bad points:: The picture mode selector toggle is a little easy to knock onto another setting so have to be aware of where its at, would love low light and night-time/ fireworks/ bonfire/ christmas lights, to be easier to capture.

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

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Review date: 22 Jan 2010

Purchaser Experienced amateur

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Like the wide range of features. Like the pictures I get.
Bad points:: Doesn't seem to be available any more?

Ease of use	9.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	10.0
Build Quality	9.0
Value for money	5.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Review date: 19 Apr 2010

PAUL, WOODBRIDGE Experienced amateur

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: EASY, LIGHT AND PICTURE QUALITY
Bad points:: WEAK DOOR TO ACCESS PORT FOR DOWN LOADING.

Ease of use	8.0
Image quality	9.0
Features	8.0
Build Quality	6.0
Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Review date: 16 Jul 2010

mike, mansfield used mainly on horses

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: very solid, excellent zoom and picture quality
Bad points:: none so far

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

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Confirmed purchase: 14 May 2008

robert, whistable kent Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: ease of use picture quality and colour soilid build
Bad points:: flash

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

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Review date: 02 Feb 2010

Anita, London Keen amateur

Score 10.0/10

Good points:: The camera its self is a handy size, not too bulky, the dial for different settings is very easy to use, and the many different features is really good too. The menu is simple to follow, navigating through with ease.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

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: 01 Apr 2010

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Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
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)	2.5
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	Memory Stick Duo
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.
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)	106x68.5x47.5
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.
Filter Diameter (mm) Lens 1	58
If you want to protect your camera or camcorder lens from getting scratched you will need a filter. A filter screws on to the front of the lens. The filter diameter is the distance across the lens.
In-built memory (Megabytes)	31

Release date	2007-09-06
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.
Height in mm	6.9

Width in mm	106

Depth in mm	4.8

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: Cybershot DSC-H3

Digital Cameras Buyers' Guide

Manufacturer's Description

Cyber-shot H3B – Big-camera features including a powerful ZEISS 10x optical zoom in an ultra-compact black body. Great for sports and travel.

8.1 effective megapixels
10x optical zoom, 20x digital zoom, up
to 51x smart zoom
Face Detection automatically tracks and
focuses on faces in the picture
Photo TV HD output with music (using
optional cable)
Bright 2.5-inch (6.35cm) LCD screen
Carl-Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens
BIONZ processor for improved picture
quality and very high speed operation
Stylish compact black aluminium body
with two layer lens ring and firm grip
Double anti-blur solution:Super
SteadyShot and ISO 3200 High Sensitivity
(REI)
2cm macro for close-up shooting
DRO technology to automatically correct
contrast and exposure
MPEG Movie VX (VGA 30 fps movie mode
with audio)
Worry-free 31MB internal memory
Scene selection menu for automatically
adjusting camera settings to suit the
scene
In-camera retouching, including red-eye
correction and trimming
Easy operation with an on-screen
function guide
STAMINA battery life, up to 330 shots
(CIPA standard with LCD screen on)
On-screen menu in choice of 17
languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch,
English, Finnish, French, German, Greek,
Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish,
Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish,
Turkish
Supplied with: rechargeable battery,
charger, lens adaptor ring, flower type
lens hood, lens cap, strap, AV & USB
cables and software
Compatible with a wide range of optional
Sony accessories

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