Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black)
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There's not much you can't photograph or film with Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black) it's got 16.1MP of resolution for superb image quality and a wide-angle 10x zoom lens (25-250mm equivalent in 35mm format) that allows you to capture everything from landscapes to sports and wildlife, plus everything in between.
The large, bright 3" LCD monitor makes it easy to compose and play back your photos and videos. The H70 shoots dazzling 1280 x 720 HD video. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization will chase away those blurry-picture blues, producing sharp pictures even when the light turns dim. Sweep Panorama makes it simple and easy to produce impressive and expansive ultra wide-angle panoramic photos, in the camera. Your friends and family will be thrilled with the photos you take--Anti-Blink, Soft Skin, Face Detection and Smile Shutter technologies produce the best possible pictures of the people in your life.
With iAuto, you never have to worry about having the right settings--iAuto does it all for you, automatically, for gorgeous photos and movies every time.
- High Resolution 16.1MP
- Contains a high-resolution 16.1MP CCD sensor for great image quality.
- 3.0" LCD
- 3.0" LCD to preview and review your photos.
- Compact Camera With 10x Zoom
- The Sony 10x optical zoom G lens (25-250mm equivalent in 35mm format) brings distant subjects super close for great outdoors, sports, and travel photos. The compact size makes it easy to take with you in a pocket, purse, or backpack.
- 720p MP4 HD Movie Mode
- In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps, a standard format when working with a PC.5 Users will create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac when connected to the internet. Once transferred to a computer you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket and YouTube.
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
- Motion Detection
- Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.
- Natural Flash
- Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash mode takes a reference shot without flash and then uses that reference to correct the color, for far more lifelike images.
- Intelligent Auto Mode
- Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode does the thinking, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur. Take advantage of all the technology without leaving Auto mode. Kids on the playground, landscape shots, a beautiful flower or an indoor birthday party; all result in clear images without leaving auto mode.
- Face Detection Technology
- Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
- High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
- High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to the shooting conditions.
- Sweep Panorama Mode
- Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and ultra-wide options, the camera can take panoramic shots of up to 260 degrees. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.
- Active Mode
- Stabilize hand held HD movies with active mode. For recording on the go this feature was designed to minimize motion capturing the video without all of the movement.
- Soft Skin Mode
- Portrait subjects will love the results. Soft Skin mode recognizes skin tones and reduces the appearance of blemishes and wrinkles without affecting the rest of the shot.
- In-Camera Guide
- Take all the guesswork out of photography with the in camera guide. Its convenient step-by-step instructions lead to a perfect shot.
- Anti-Blink Function
- It's frustrating to capture the perfect shot, only to review it later and discover subjects blinked during the photo. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
- Easy Shooting Mode
- With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition the easy mode simplifies preview mode.
- Smile Shutter Technology
- Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. Also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter mode. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.
- TransferJet Technology
- TransferJet technology, developed by Sony and advanced and promoted by a consortium of 18 other companies, allows transfer of up to ten files between two TransferJet enabled devices just by touching their TransferJet logos together, without the hassle of hunting for cables or the complication of pairing.
- In-Camera Retouching Tools
- Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions.
- Self-Portrait Timer
- Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture.
- Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software Ver. 5.5
- Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view video and still images on a compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.
- PHOTOMUSIC
- PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer (sold separately).
- Includes Sony PMB Portable Software
- With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software the DSC-H70 makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites without the need for any additional software or install.
- Compatible with PC and Mac Systems
- The Full HD video captured with the DSC-H70 can be used with the provided Picture Motion Browser software for PC and iMovie (sold separately) for Mac systems.¹
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 16.1 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 16.4 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.3" CCD |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MPEG-4 Audio: AAC |
| Max Resolution | 16MP: 4608 x 3456 @ 4:3 |
| Other Resolutions |
10MP: 3648 x 2736 @ 4:3 5MP: 2592 x 1944 @ 4:3 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 12MP: 4608 x 2592 @ 16:9 2MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
10 elements in 7 groups 4 Aspheric (35mm equivalent: 25-250 mm) Aperture: f/3.5 (W) - 5.5 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 10x Intelligent Zoom: 12x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 39.37" (100 cm) - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | 80-3200 |
| Shutter | 30 - 1/1600 sec in Manual Mode |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 0.33 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent |
| Burst Rate | Up to 1.0 fps at 16.1 MP for up to 3 frames |
| Self Timer | 2 Sec, 10 Sec |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 0.82 - 11.81' (0.25 - 3.6 m) Telephoto: 3.28 - 7.55' (1.0 - 2.3 m) |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Memory Card Type |
Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo SD SDHC SDXC |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 3" LCD Rear Screen (230000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 AV Output |
| Software Requirements | Windows: XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7 |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NP-BG1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.98 x 2.24 x 1.10" / 10.1 x 5.7 x 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 5.78 oz / 164 g Camera Only |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 18 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (16)
- Good image quality (14)
- Fast / accurate auto-focus (11)
- Zoom range/performance (11)
- Large clear LCD (10)
Cons
- Lag / shutter delay (3)
Best Uses
- Family photos (12)
- Travel (10)
- Landscape/scenery (5)
- Low light (3)
- Sports/action (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (12), Photo enthusiast (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (11), Yes (6)
Most Liked Positive Review
Solid performer
Solid design, some advanced features, easy to use, light weight, can fit into a pocket. I use it to teach photography to my grandchildren and carry it with me when I can't take...Read complete review
Solid design, some advanced features, easy to use, light weight, can fit into a pocket. I use it to teach photography to my grandchildren and carry it with me when I can't take my Alpha 55. The 10x zoom gives good close ups. The back screen is sharp. The 16.2 MP produces quality photos under varying light conditions. The accompanying software is makes post processing easy.
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Most Liked Negative Review
best camera
I or Brazil, I was in NY in June 2011,[...], the above product mentioned to me was great, in sharp images and vivid colors, I found an excellent machine, and...Read complete review
I or Brazil, I was in NY in June 2011,[...], the above product mentioned to me was great, in sharp images and vivid colors, I found an excellent machine, and I recommend people looking for a good camera with a good price [...]
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
A perfect cam to amateur. Your zoom with 10x it`s great.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
I am in love with this camera. I am not a professional Photographer but I can assure you that this is a great compact Digital Camera By Sony.
You can always carry this with you and can giveit to anyone to pake you photo for eg in Pizza shop, parking lot, garden etc. You can not do this with SLR.
It is a nice camera for capturing good memories.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
Gret Product and great service by B&H, got it within the time duration
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
Received in time, and it's very good product! I strongly recommend!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
Very glad good picture , small
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
easy to use, like the style
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Owners manual not include
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
Great camera for the money.
Pros: Easy menus to navigate.
Easy review of pictures and movies.
Good battery life.
Cons: Have to review the owners manual on a computer. It would be nice if Sony included the owners manual. Still searching the manual on where to find the filter.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Ok inddors
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Outdoors
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
Great camera the zoom is awsome the MEGApixles
are great the video is good but you can here the lense motor when you zoom the minimum apeter
is 3.5 not as good for indoors without flash but still great
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
Solid design, some advanced features, easy to use, light weight, can fit into a pocket. I use it to teach photography to my grandchildren and carry it with me when I can't take my Alpha 55. The 10x zoom gives good close ups. The back screen is sharp. The 16.2 MP produces quality photos under varying light conditions. The accompanying software is makes post processing easy.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Not is touch screen
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
This product is so good that I bought again to give by present!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
I use this product for leisure time and travel for pleasure
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
My college daughter uses this camera for pleasure and travel. We really like the big screen view, size, ease of use and picture quality. It needs a memory card, not included. Very happy with our purchase.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
Got the camera to replace a much older digital point and shoot. Have used it for family outings and travel. Photos are very crisp and I love the landscape feature. Had to get used to no optical view finder but am now comfortable with just the LCD. Seems a bit slow between clicking the shutter and the picture being taken but that may be just me not understanding all of the features yet (have had it about two weeks).
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
I or Brazil, I was in NY in June 2011,[...], the above product mentioned to me was great, in sharp images and vivid colors, I found an excellent machine, and I recommend people looking for a good camera with a good price [...]
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
Bought for wide angle and panorama shots
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
This camera is VERY easy to use - perfect small point and shoot camera. Small but powerful - zooms from a distance and captures a moving child very well...Love my new camera.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
I purchased this camera right before going to an outdoor concert festival..and all of my photos came out great!! the zoom is amazing so even though I was far from the stage I got detailed and clear photos of the bands.
I also used the camera to photograph fireworks over 4th of july weekend and they also came out way better than any other firework pictures I've ever taken.
when I first got the camera I felt like the shutter button was in an awkward spot..because it's not the closest button to the right edge of the camera...but it just took a tiny bit of getting used and now I don't mind.
it is easy to switch from auto to manuel to video modes ..and the preset photo settings you have to choose from (ie fireworks...low light..portrait) work wonderfully.
I highly recommend this camera!! :)
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 Digital Camera (Black):
I made movies during rock show and it's is so amazing!I filmed more then 7 minutes.
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Card Readers
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What's in the Box
- Battery (NP-BG1)
- Battery charger (BC-CSGD)
- Multi Connector Cable
- Wrist Strap
- CD-ROM
- 1-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
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