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| Model Name: | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 |
| Prices: | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | DSC-H55 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $249.00 |
| Street Price: | $204.00 |
| Date Available: | 2010-04-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: |
7.0 oz
(198 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.1 x
2.3 x
1.1 in. (103 x 58 x 29 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.43 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif v2.21) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | Component |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony Lens G; 10 elements in 7 groups, including 4 aspheric |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 250mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.3 - 42.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 10.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 or f/8.0 (wide) / f/5.5 or ?? (tele); 2 steps with ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, Up to 67x Smart Zoom |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | |
| Top Deck Display: | |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports, Gourmet, Pet, Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1/2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 0.25 - 4.1m / 0.82 - 13.5 ft (W), 1.0 - 2.6m / 3.28 - 8.53 ft (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 |
| Included Memory: | 45.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Connections (extended): | Multi-terminal (AV(SD/HD Component)/USB/DCIN) |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 3.08 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.36 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.36 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.016 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | 2.2 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 7.0 seconds |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.4+ |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, Sweep Panorama, HDR, HD Component Video Output. Available in black and silver. |
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