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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-H7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberDSC-H7DSC-H3
Camera formatEVFMid-Sized
Release year (year)20072007
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)110106
Width (mm)8648
Height (mm)8369
Weight (g)514292
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony
Effective megapixels (MP)88
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7124.71
Sensor width (mm)5.765.76
Sensor height (mm)4.294.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.761.76
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:24:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2176(7.1 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG1MPEG-1
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar (13 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspherical, 1ED)Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)31.00 - 465.0038.00 - 380.00
1↑Focal length (actual) (mm)2.00 - 78.003.00 - 63.00
Zoom ratio (x)1510
Aperture range (f)0.22 - 0.370.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5050
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 30
  • 20
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-area Contrast Detect with Face Detection9 Area Multi-Point AF, Monitoring AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type, 115K pixel color LCD-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)115,000115,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)55
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode--
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent-1
  • fluorescent-2
  • fluorescent-3
  • incandescent
  • one push (custom)
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1
  • fluorescent 2
  • fluorescent 3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, SpotMulti Pattern, Center Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority+-
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesTwilight, Twilight Portrait, Portait, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports ShootingTwilight, Twilight portrait, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, Advanced Sports Shooting
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • off
  • on
  • slow sync
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • forced flash
  • forced flash w/ red-eye reduction
  • no flash
  • slow syncro
  • slow syncro w/ red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionW:0.7-32.2 ft (0.2-9.8m) T:3.9-19.7 ft (1.2-6m)Wide: 0.2 - 7.0 m; Tele: 0.9 - 5.6 m
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)3131
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • hd 1080i video out with optional cable
  • dc input
  • multi-connector
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-1.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-2
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-11
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.31
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-1.36
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.23
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.47
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.01
Startup time (s)-2.3
Play -> record time (s)-0.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-10
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250330
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BG1Proprietary NP-BG1 InfoLithium
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BG1Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x proprietary NP-BG1 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • music transfer
  • picture motion browser v2.0
  • usb driver
  • picture motion browser vers 2.1 + usb driver
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • me
  • vista; mac os 9.1/9.2/os x
  • windows 2000
  • xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper Steady Shot optical image stabilization; HD video out (1080i); Face-Detect AF, In-camera retouching (Soft Focus, Fish-eye-



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