High Zoom "Blur Free" Digital Camera

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Model number: DSCH90
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Snap incredible close-ups of distant subjects with this compact, easy-to-use camera. With stabilized 16x optical zoom, get up close to capture beautifully blur-free sports, wildlife and travel photos.

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Big in zoom, small in size.

Snap incredible close-ups of distant subjects with this compact, easy-to-use Cyber-shot® H90 camera. With stabilized 16x optical zoom, get up close to capture beautifully blur-free sports, wildlife and travel photos plus HD 720p video1. Easily compose shots and view footage on the big, bright 3.0" LCD, or try your hand at creative effects like Toy Camera and Pop Color that transform ordinary pictures into works of art.

  • 16x Optical Zoom

    Zoom in close for great travel, sports and wildlife photos. With 16x optical zoom, you can capture distant details without moving an inch for incredible close-ups. Just slip this easy-to-carry compact camera in your pocket or purse and you're ready to go.

  • Make HD Movie Magic

    Shoot and share HD movies with ease (records in 29-minute segments). In 720p MP4 movie mode, you can record 1280 x 720 HD movies at 30 fps for high-quality clips perfect for viewing and editing on your Mac® or PC, or uploading to sites like Facebook® and YouTube™ (internet-connected computer required).

  • Panoramic Photos up to 360°

    Use Sweep Panorama™ mode to get breathtaking panoramic shots of up to 360 degrees. Capture sprawling landscapes and captivating cityscapes by pressing the shutter and sweeping the camera in the desired direction. The camera handles the rest, shooting multiple images at high speeds then seamlessly stitching them together to create one continuous image.

  • Gorgeous Image Quality

    With a 16.1MP Super HAD™ CCD image sensor, capture high-resolution images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. More pixels means you can enlarge, zoom in and crop your photos without losing detail, plus create photo-quality prints of up to 13" x 19".

  • Say Goodbye to Blur

    Don't let a not-so-steady hand prevent you from capturing the moment. Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization with Active Mode compensates for camera shake by countering camera movements in both horizontal and vertical directions. Get sharp, blur-free footage in otherwise unsteady situations, like shooting video while walking.

  • Effortless Effects

    Let your imagination run free with a variety of creative effects. Try Toy Camera for photos with a nostalgic, lo-fi feel. The Pop Color effect allows you to transform ordinary portraits and landscapes into colorful, high-contrast works of art. Or make your focal point pop with Partial Color effect. It's fun and easy.

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Pros: extremely easy to use, great zoom, awesome videos and generally a good camera

Cons: 0

Reviewer: johnpap

Date 17-Apr-2012

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hello.. i bought this camera today and i'm so excited. this camera is just amazing. the zoom is incredible and the videos just perfect. the pictures are perfect too and the focus is very fast. it has great features such as sweep panorama and smart effects to make your photo better. you won't regret it if you buy it.. thank you sony

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Reviewer: prodlive (San Diego)

Date 24-Jan-2013

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Pros: Nice pictures

Cons: SLOW, SLOW, SLOW, I mean really SLOWWWWW

Reviewer: Turnsoul (Seattle WA)

Date 8-Feb-2013

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This is a good quality camera as you would expect from Sony. The only problem I have is how slow it is. This camera seems to always be "processing". I wish I had read more reviews about it before purchasing.

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Your subjects are never too far to capture with this Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-H90 digital camera with stabilized 16x optical zoom. Sporting a 16.1-megapixel sensor, you can shoot crisp photos at up to 10 frames per second (fps) so you'll never miss the shot–plus record HD 720p video of all your memorable moments (records in 29-minute segments). Review your shots and menu options on the big and bright 3.0" LCD, let your creativity run free with amusing Picture Effects or try Sweep Panorama 360 mode for impressive 360° panoramic pictures. With this compact, easy-to-use Sony camera on hand, rest assured your best memories will be preserved in brilliant quality and clarity.

Sweep Panorama™ mode (up to 360°)

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 up to 360° full circle, the camera can take a variety of panoramic shots. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.

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.

Face Detection technology

Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

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.

Dynamic Range Optimizer

Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO) Standard and Plus uses a sophisticated algorithm to help recover shadows and highlights. The result is more natural images with clearer details that more closely match what your naked eye sees. DRO is particularly effective when shooting backlit portraits or any scene with a dramatic contrast between background and foreground lighting. DRO Plus allows for even greater optimization by analyzing each region of an image and performing additional image processing.

16x optical zoom in a compact body

The Sony® 16x optical zoom G lens 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.

16.1 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD Image Sensor

A powerful 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3” Super HAD™ CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 16.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots.

Picture Effect

Picture Effect adds a new level of expression to photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. Select camera models have up to nine different effects.

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. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

Intelligent Scene Recognition Mode

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects 33 different types of scenes and selects the appropriate camera settings. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced Mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.

720p MP4 HD Movie Mode1

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.  Users will create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac® computer.1  Once transferred to your computer and connected to the internet, you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket® and YouTube™.

3.0” (230K dots) Clear Photo™ LCD display

Large 3.0” (230K dots) Clear Photo™ LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.

Intelligent Auto Mode

Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, 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; result in clear images without leaving auto mode.

Anti-blink Function

It’s frustrating to capture the perfect shot, only to review it later and discover subjects blinked during the photo. The Anti-blink function works to help counter blinking and squinting. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.

Natural Flash

Conventional point-and-shoot camera flash shots just don't capture colors the way the eye sees them. Natural Flash controls the white balance of both the background and main subjects.

Product Specifications

Recording

  • Media Type : optional “Memory Stick Duo” (No movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO Duo” (Mark 2 only for movie recording), optional “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, optional SD Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDHC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher), optional SDXC Memory Card (Class 4 or higher)
  • Still Image Mode : JPEG
  • Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Approx. 16.1 Megapixels
  • Still Image Size 16:9 : 12M (4,608 x 2,592) / 2M (1,920 x 1,080)
  • Still Image Size 4:3 : 16M (4,608 x 3,456) / 10M (3,648 x 2,736) / 5M (2,592 x 1,944) / VGA
  • Panorama Still Image Size : Sweep Panorama:360°(11,520 x 1,080) / Wide(7,152 x 1,080/4,912 x 1,920) / Standard(4,912 x 1,080/3,424 x 1,920)
  • Video Mode : 1280x720(Fine)(1,280x720/30fps)/1280x720(Standard)(1,280x720/30fps)/VGA(640x480/30fps)
  • Audio Format : MP3
  • Microphone/Speaker : Mono/mono

LCD Display

  • LCD Type : 3.0" Clear Photo™ LCD (460K dots)
  • Brightness Control : 5(Bright) / 4 / 3(Normal) / 2 / 1(Dark)
  • Histogram : Yes
  • Grid Display : Yes (Off / On)

Drive System

  • Self-timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2
  • Shutter Speeds : iAuto(2" - 1/1600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1600) / Manual(30"-1/1600)
  • Burst Mode : Approx 1 fps at 16.1MP (Maximum 100 shots)

Advanced Features

  • Sweep Panorama : Sweep Panorama / Sweep Panorama (360)
  • Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority / Key Selected Face Memory)
  • Smile Shutter™ technology : Yes
  • Image Stabilization : Optical SteadyShot™ with Active Mode Image Stabilization
  • In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking
  • Intelligent Auto : Yes
  • Shooting Tips : Yes
  • Tracking Focus : Off / Auto
  • Blink Detection : Yes
  • Picture Effects : Toy camera / Pop Color / Partial color / Soft High-key

Power

  • Battery Type : LITHIUM ION NP-BG1 3.6V
  • Battery Capacity : typical:3.4Wh(960mAh), minimum:3.3Wh(910mAh)
  • Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.3W
  • Power Requirements : AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 2W

Camera

  • Camera Type : High Zoom digital camera

Optics/Lens

  • Lens Type : Sony G
  • Aperture : f 3.3-5.9
  • Optical Zoom : 16x
  • Digital Zoom : 64x
  • Smart Zoom® Technology : 16M Approx.64x / 10M Approx.20x / 5M Approx.28x / VGA Approx.115x / 2M(16:9) Approx.38x)
  • Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : Still 16:9: 26-416mm . / Still 4:3: 24-384mm / Movie 16:9: 25-400mm(SteadyShot Standard), 26-416mm(SteadyShot Active) / Movie 4:3: 31-496mm(SteadyShot Standard), 32-672mm(SteadyShot Active)
  • Lens Construction : 10 elements in 7 groups (including 4 aspheric elements)
  • Minimum Focus Distance : iAuto:AF(W:Approx.5cm(0.16'') to Infinity, T:Approx.120cm(3.94') to Infinity) / Program Auto:AF(W:Approx.5cm(0.16') to Infinity, T:Approx.120cm(3.94') to Infinity)
  • Aspheric Elements : 4
  • Steady Shot Mode:Active : Yes

Focus Control

  • AF Modes : Multi Point AF /Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking Focus
  • AF Illuminator : Auto / Off

Flash

  • Flash Modes : Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off
  • Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx.0.3m to 3.7m(11 7/8 inches to 12 feet 1 3/4 inches)(W) / Approx.1.2m to 2.1 m(3 feet 11 1/4 inches to 6 feet 10 3/4 inches)(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.7.3 m(23 feet 11 1/2 inches)(W) / Approx.4.1 m(13 feet 5 1/2 inches)(T)

Interface

  • Memory Card Slot : MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC Compatible
  • SD Output : 4:3
  • HD Output : Composite
  • USB Port(s) : Multi (AV/USB), Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)

Imaging Sensor

  • Imaging Sensor : 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD Sensor
  • Processor : BIONZ®
  • Pixel Gross : 16.4MP
  • Effective Picture Resolution : 16.1MP
  • Color Filter System : RGB primary color filters

Viewfinder

  • Type : None

Exposure System

  • Metering Modes : Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
  • Exposure Compensation : Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV step
  • Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Soft snap / Soft Skin / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet mode / Advanced Sports Shooting
  • D-Range Optimizer : Standard / Plus / Off
  • ISO : Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
  • White Balance Mode : Auto (Intelligent) / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set

Convenience Features

  • Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
  • Erase/Protect : Erase: Single / Select / Date / Folder, Protect: Single / Select / Date / Folder
  • Media/Battery Indicator : Yes / Yes

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 4 1/8" x 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" (104.7mm x 59.7mm x 33.8mm)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 7.8oz. (222g)
  • Weight(Approx) (Main unit only) : 6.8oz. (192g)

In the Box

  • Multi USB Cable
  • Battery (NP-BG1)
  • Shoulder Strap
  • Battery Charger
  • Instruction Manual

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Reviewer: johnpap

Date 17-Apr-2012

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Pros: extremely easy to use, great zoom, awesome videos and generally a good camera

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hello.. i bought this camera today and i'm so excited. this camera is just amazing. the zoom is incredible and the videos just perfect. the pictures are perfect too and the focus is very fast. it has great features such as sweep panorama and smart effects to make your photo better. you won't regret it if you buy it.. thank you sony

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Reviewer: prodlive (San Diego)

Date 24-Jan-2013

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Reviewer: Turnsoul (Seattle WA)

Date 8-Feb-2013

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Pros: Nice pictures

Cons: SLOW, SLOW, SLOW, I mean really SLOWWWWW

This is a good quality camera as you would expect from Sony. The only problem I have is how slow it is. This camera seems to always be "processing". I wish I had read more reviews about it before purchasing.

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Reviewer: sultan44

Date 13-Jul-2012

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good camera

Pros: large clear zoom, great video easy install of sony software

Cons: none yet

its great first photo was of a full moon great zoom that u can see the craters

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Reviewer: JoLog (Georgia)

Date 5-May-2012

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Always with me

Pros: Clear, sharp photos, good color.

Cons: Macro does not get as close as some cameras.

I love the 18X zoom and the fact that the camera is small enough to carry all the time, in my purse or clipped to my belt loop in a small case. The photos are sharp and have good color. Even indoors without a flash, I have had nice photos of family and pets. It also has some fun picture modes. I am happy with my purchase.

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Reviewer: GoOfyPUNK (Albuquerque, NM)

Date 9-Feb-2013

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Glad I bought the camera.

Pros: takes great pics, easy to use, and many others

Cons: the pop up flash is a little bit in the way, sometimes have my finger on the flash cover

My son killed my old camera so I was in need of a new one shopped around alot reading reviews, youtube reviews checking sites for a good price almost went with another site and I would have paid much more had I done that. I finally checked the sony site for the camera and found it at a very great price (however I did buy it when on sale price and couldnt resist buying it). I love the camera it's very easy to use, takes great pics, I love the panaramic options, the zoom is great for I needed. The only issues for me is the pop up flash since my finger will be on that spot when the flash pops up. Other than that it's a great camera and I love it and would recommend it as a present or for yourslef.

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Reviewer: OutbackDog (Chicago, IL)

Date 6-Jun-2012

I've had this product forless than a month

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Great Camera

Pros: Size, Picture Quality, Zoom, Battery Life, Price, Low Light Picture Quality, Panoramic Mode, Made in Japan

Cons: Not quite that Canon G12

I bought this camera for a couple of reasons. I love taking pictures of abandoned structures and I needed something that was good in low light. I was originally going to purchase the Canon Powershot G12, but it had a lot of features I was not sure if I ever was going to use and for the price of 2 Sony DSC-H90's, was it worth it. I will never know, because this camera has everything I need and more. I am no expert, but I am very happy with the purchase.

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© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Optical SteadyShot, BIONZ, Smile Shutter, Sweep Panorama, Exmor R, and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice.