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| General | ||
| Model Number: | DSC-H50 | FE-370 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | EVF | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $399.99 | $199.99 |
| Street Price: | $136.22 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-05-15 | 2008-08-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
15.6 oz
(442 g)
includes batteries |
4.5 oz (128 g) |
| Size: |
4.6 x
3.2 x
3.4 in. (116 x 81 x 86 mm) |
3.7 x
2.2 x
1.0 in. (95 x 57 x 25 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 9.1 | 8.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.35 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 27.2556mm2 (6.03mm x 4.52mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.79 microns | 1.85 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.6 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/16.6)
320x240 (8.3) |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG1 | AVI Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED) | Olympus lens, 8 elements in 6 groups, 4 aspherical elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 31 - 465mm | 36 - 180mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.2 - 78mm | 6.3 - 31.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 15.00x | 5.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.7 - 5.6 (wide) / f/4.5 - 8 (tele) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x Precision, up to 81x (total) Smart Zoom | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection; center-weighted AF, flexible spot AF | CCD contrast detection; ESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | EVF type; 0.2" color LCD, 201K pixels | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 * (* 3-megapixels) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent-1, Fluorescent-2, Fluorescent-3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push (custom) | iESP2 Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter | Portrait, Landscape, Night+Portrait, Night Scene, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self-Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Behind Glass, Cuisine, Documents, Auction, Smile Shot |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, On, Slow Sync, Off | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: W: 0.2 - 9.1m / T: 1.2 - 5.5m; ISO 3200: up to 18m (W), 11m (T) | Wide: 0.33ft. (0.1m) - 12.5ft. (3.8m); Tele: 2.0ft. (0.6m) - 8.5ft. (2.5m) at ISO 800 |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo | xD |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | microSD (MASD-1 is required) | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | MPEG1 | AVI Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | 15.0 MB | 48.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | DC input, HD 1080i video out with optional cable | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.63 | |
| 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): | 1.6 | |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
| 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): | 0.52 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.88 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.380 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.64 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.008 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 3.0 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.4 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 10.3 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 300 shots | 200 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BG1 | Proprietary LI-60B |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-60B Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Picture Motion Browser v3.0, Music Transfer* | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X v10.3+ * | Windows 2000PRO/XP/VISTA, Mac OS X 10.3 -10.5 |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Super Steady-Shot Optical Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Advanced Sports Shooting, Smile Shutter, Night Shot, DRO, Tilt LCD, HD video out. Retouch: Unsharp Mask, Happy Face. | Shooting Guide, Perfect Shot Preview, Frame Assist, Voice Recording, Dual Image Stabilization, Face Detection, TruePic III Image Processor. |
