Latest – Review and Sample Photos by Pocket-lint (added 04 March’09)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is a 8.1 megapixel digital camera that features a 10x optical zoom, 3 inch LCD, and an ISO range of 100 to 200.
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Pocket-lint
“Overall this is nice little compact with a long zoom lens, it’s a shame it lacks an optical viewfinder though as the battery life was a little suspect. But it is obviously a camera meant for the (slightly) more adventurous snapper, and as such it fits the bill very well indeed.”
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StevesDigicams
“This one very versatile camera. Its features combined with the outstanding performance and very good image quality make this a great deal with at US$299 or less.”
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PhotographyBlog
“The lack of an eye-level viewfinder may also be strange at first if you are used to 35mm film cameras, but the huge LCD is really one of the best I have used, in terms of viewing angle and daylight visibility. So long as you use the camera as a point and shoot, you will have hardly any complaints about responsiveness and operational speed.”
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DigitalCameraReview reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and writes -
“The overall package detracts from the ability to seamlessly use this camera as an extension of my eye. This is a factor of both form and function. It is not a camera that feels sure in the hand; the finish smoothness certainly contributes to this as does the lack of an optical finder.”
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PCWorld reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and writes -
“This camera has a big zoom for its size, and features some useful program modes and manual setting possibilities, but if you want super-crisp photos at a resolution higher than 1600×1200, you’ll want to look elsewhere.”
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Cameras.co.uk reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and writes -
“I like the Sony DSC H10. It is a handy size for a camera with such a long lens. It takes a good photo in most circumstances and has very low shutter lag times.
This camera will appeal to anyone who needs plenty of zoom, but is looking for a smaller camera to carry around. With a manual exposure mode, a fast responding shutter, good all round photo quality, you have a camera that is very impressive.”
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InfoSync reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and writes -
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 isn’t the best looking camera in Sony’s lineup, but it is one of the most functional. Sporting a full-manual mode, 10x zoom, an EV calibrated flash-control and ISO sensitivity up to 3200, the Sony DSC-H10 is as close to prosumer functionality as compacts get. Unfortunately the camera is hobbled by its reliance on Memory Stick Duo media, and image quality is not the highest we’ve seen from Sony. Nevertheless, if a high level of control is what you’re seeking, then the Cyber-shot DSC-H10 could be a sound choice.”
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CNET reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and writes -
“Photo quality ranges from great to not so great. Shots I took outdoors, in good sunlight, looked very nice; sharp, with accurate yet saturated color and correct, even exposures. Indoor shots look murkier and softer, with significant noise and processing artifacts at ISO 800 and higher. Furthermore, the lens displays far more distortion that I’d like. The H10’s movies look good (I only tested it outdoors), but the audio sounds too muffled, and the camera can’t zoom–and didn’t even seem to want to refocus–during movie capture.
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is a decent budget megazoom that can deliver very nice outdoor shots, but its photo quality falls short in other respects.”
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DPReview reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and writes -
“The H10 is a compact long-zoom point and shoot camera that reliably takes pictures in Auto mode and offers good value for money. There are a few negatives you should have in mind but image quality is decent. Most of all, like its predecessor it is a fun-to-use camera that you can carry wherever you go.”
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PCMag reviews the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 and writes -
“The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 has some unique features that set it apart from the competition, such as on-screen previews of ISO settings and the advanced sports-shooting mode. But with poor flash shots, iffy face detection, and a price that’s a bit high for what you get, this camera is likely to have a hard time finding its audience.”
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Specifications
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Press Release
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 23, 2008 – Sony today unveiled its high-zoom Cyber-shot® DSC-H10 digital camera, a compact model that is ideal for parents looking to capture their families’ memories.
With its small dimensions (only 4-1/4-inches wide by 2-3/4-inches tall by 2-inches deep), the new model combines the performance of much larger cameras in a more convenient size. Small enough for a pocket or purse, the 8-megapixel camera is perfect for sporting events, school recitals and vacations, helping you easily capture close-ups, even from a distance.
Designed to replace the current DSC-H3 model, the DSC-H10 camera features a wider 3-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus™ screen for easy playback viewing and menu navigation.
Great Photos Made Easy
The new model has a powerful Carl Zeiss® 10x optical zoom lens and a long-range flash to help you capture details from afar. Its face detection technology can identify and focus on up to eight faces in a frame, and automatically adjusts the focus for correctly exposed photos.
The high-zoom camera includes Sony’s advanced sports shooting mode, which combines high shutter speed and continuous auto-focusing to help you capture fast-action shots. This intelligent technology allows the camera to quickly focus on fast-moving subjects by predicting where they will be in the frame – and ultimately reducing shutter lag.
To help you capture well-exposed, natural-looking photos – even in challenging low-light conditions – the new model features high sensitivity shooting (up to ISO 3200). It also incorporates Super Steady Shot® optical image stabilization to reduce blur caused by shaky hands.
The DSC-H10 camera incorporates Sony’s D-Range Optimizer (DRO) to help you capture balanced images when shooting in high-contrast or backlit scenes. DRO modifies the range from highlights to shadows through its in-camera hardware processing – ultimately producing more natural, evenly exposed images.
The camera also has helpful functions to manually correct images immediately after capturing them, including in-camera red-eye correction and photo retouching.
Fast and Fun Playback
For fun playback of family photos, the unit’s built-in slideshow function helps create slideshows set to your favorite music choices. Up to eight songs can be uploaded via the camera’s USB port. To view your favorite images and slideshows just like you view your favorite TV shows – in full 1080 high definition resolution – you can connect the camera to a compatible HDTV set.
Pricing and Availability
The Cyber-Shot DSC-H10 digital camera will ship in May for about $300. Additional accessories will include wide and telephoto conversion lenses, filters, batteries, travel chargers, sports packs and cases. The new model and accessories can be purchased online at www.sonystyle.com, at Sony Style® retail stores, at military base exchanges, and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin on Jan. 31 at www.sonystyle.com.
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I have the Sony DSCW170 and enoy it very much. It does everything you want a digital cameras to do.