Beauty is in the details, and this model captures them all. The DSC-H50 is a full-featured point-and-shoot with outstanding high-power zoom capability. It includes Smile Shutter technology which captures smile the moment they happen, as well as Face Detection technology to optimize focus, exposure and color for up to eight faces. Shoot detailed images with 9.1-megapixel resolution, and bring your subjects closer with the 15x optical zoom Carl Zeiss lens. Intelligent Scene Recognition automatically selects your camera’s settings based on detected lighting conditions, while Sony’s Double Anti-Blur solution helps keep your images blur-free. The DSC-H50 completes the package with a 3.0-inch ClearPhoto LCD Plus display that lets you easily view your images and menu options.
Cyber-shot DSC-H50 Highlights :
- 9.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD.
- Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom lens.
- 3.0-inch tilt-up Clear Photo LCD Plus Display.
- Face Detection.
- Smile Shutter technology.
- Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution.
- Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization.
- High Sensitivity (ISO 3200) mode.
- Intelligent Scene Recognition mode.
- Dynamic Range Optimization Standard & Plus.
- NightShot Infrared System.
- Variable Noise Reduction.
- Advanced Sports Shooting mode.
- Bracket Shooting mode.
- Convenient Photo modes.
- MPEG Movie VX Fine mode.
- High contrast and low chromatic aberration.
- Versatile long distance flash.
- Automatic macro shooting.
Technical Details :
* Smile Shutter technology captures smiles.
* Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization.
* HD Photo Viewing capability.
* Face Detection controls flash/focus/exposure/white bal.
* 15x optical zoom/30x digital zoom.
PROS :
- Very good optical lens range, from somewhat-wide (31mm) to 15x zoom (465mm)
- Generally good image quality.
- Excellent macro performance.
- Effective image stabilization.
- Outstanding, pivoting 3″ LCD screen.
- Feels solid and well-built.
- Lightweight.
- Good ergonomics.
- Full set of customizable photographic settings.
- Extrememly bright flash.
- Intuitive, redesigned user interface/menu system with descriptions.
- Can use up to 16Gb Memory Stick Duo.
- Very easy to use, even for novice users.
- Comes with remote control and other accessories.
- Both super zoom lens and wide-angle lens are available accessories.
CONS :
- Not quite wide-enough short end (only 31mm, not 28mm).
- Small sensor makes noise both inevitable and present, even at low ISO levels (noise reduction can be adjusted in-camera).
- Chromatic aberration/purple fringing under certain conditions.
- No true HD video (compare Panasonic DMC-TZ5).
- No RAW mode (but commonly missing now in “bridge” cameras).
- Camera carrying case not included.
- Can turn camera on with lens cap in place, allowing lens to push into lens cap; lens cap also pops off occasionally.
