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Pure precision plus magnification ease
Pure precision plus magnification ease The high-resolution Super HAD™ CCD teams with a Carl ZeissŪ Vario-TessarŪ lens to capture every scene with supreme accuracy. Sony's advanced Real Imaging Processor™ ensures clear beautiful results. And 12x Optical Zoom empowers you to capture faraway subjects with ease - even when shooting movies. Macro functions are additionally provided for shooting clear close-ups of subjects near the camera.
High-resolution Sony CCD
iconEffective 7.2-megapixel resolution
Drawing on its expertise as the world's leading CCD manufacturer, Sony developed 7.2 (DSC-H5) and 6.0 (DSC-H2) megapixel* CCDs that offer high-resolution performance while allowing compact dimensions. Sony's Super HAD™ CCD features an advanced sensor configuration that reduces the gaps between microlenses so that each sensor captures more light. The result is brighter, more accurate images with less noise. Whether you choose the DSC-H5 or DSC-H2, you'll enjoy clear, faithful image reproduction.
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Real Imaging Processor™ for realistic colour
Sony's highly efficient Real Imaging Processor™ accelerates start-up time and reduces power consumption. Battery stamina has also been enhanced to provide up to XXX (DSC-H5) or XXX (DSC-H2) images per charge. Thanks to the convenient combination of quick start up time, improved shutter time lag, and long-lasting battery power, users miss fewer photo opportunities when traveling, at sporting events and everywhere they go. RIPlogo Real Imaging Processor
iconQuick response and enhanced stamina
Sony's highly efficient Real Imaging Processor™ accelerates start-up time and reduces power consumption. Battery stamina has also been enhanced to provide up to 340 (DSC-H5) or 400 (DSC-H2) images per charge. Thanks to the convenient combination of quick start up time, improved shutter time lag, and long-lasting battery power, users miss fewer photo opportunities when traveling, at sporting events and everywhere they go.
Response
 
DSC-H5
DSC-H2
Start Up Time (approx.)
2.11 sec.
2.11 sec.
Shutter Time Lag (approx.)
0.403 sec. 0.403 sec.
Release Time Lag (approx.)
0.0095 sec. 0.0095 sec.
Minimum Recording Interval* (approx.)
1.4 sec. 1.3 sec.
*Max size
The first H models with a Carl ZeissŪ Vario TessarŪ lens
The DSC-H5 and DSC-H2 are the first models in the H series to feature a Carl ZeissŪ Vario-TessarŪ lens that captures images with superior sharpness, excellent contrast and outstanding colour reproduction. It gives each shot, from everyday objects to important events, an extra boost of emotional impact. By combining this lens with an advanced high-resolution Super HAD™ CCD, Sony gives you the power to create stunning, richly textured images.
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12x Optical Zoom and 57x Smart Zoom
When shooting from a distance, far-off subjects pose no problem to the super strength 12x Optical Zoom lens. The new H Series is capable of bringing up faraway objects in razor-sharp detail. For even further away subjects, optical zoom smoothly and automatically converts to Precision Digital Zoom (up to 24x) and astonishing Smart Zoom (57x on DSC-H5, 52x on DSC-H2).
x1 x12 (Optical zoom) x24* (Digital zoom)

x57* (Smart Zoom)

*Still images only
iconZoom while recording movies
You can even zoom faraway subjects up close when recording movies with the new H series. The maximum 12x optical zooming power is equivalent to that of many DV camcorders and captures moving images that are just as impressive.
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