The DSC-H1 features Sony's precision 1/2.5" Super HAD(tm) CCD imager which, combined with the Real Imaging Processor(tm) and 14-bit DXP processor, gives you amazingly detailed 5.1 Megapixel digital images with accurate colors and contrast. Its comfortable SLR body design, 2.5 inch LCD screen, and live histogram display allow you to quickly and easily compose perfectly framed shots.

Other key features include a pop-up flash, 32 Megabytes of internal memory, and MPEG Movie VX video capture capabilities. It is PictBridge compatible so you can easily print photographs directly from the camera onto compatible photo printers without the need of a personal computer.

• 1/2.5" 5.1 Megapixel Super HAD(tm) CCD
  Super HAD (Hole Accumulation Diode) CCDs provide excellent image quality by allowing more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

• 12X Optical/2X Digital/24X Total Zoom
  Optical zoom helps you fill the frame with your subject for better pictures. And Sony's Precision Digital Zoom helps bring your subject closer with an extra 2X magnification.

• 0 - 48X Smart Zoom(tm) Feature (at VGA Resolution)
  The Smart Zoom feature intelligently uses the full CCD to let you zoom into the portion of interest by cropping the image size - thus avoiding the image degradation of Digital Zooms.

• Super SteadyShot® Optical Image Stabilization
  Super SteadyShot® Optical Image Stabilization fights motion blur, even during longer exposures at full zoom.

• Real Imaging Processor(tm) Technology
  The innovative Real Imaging Processor in the DSC-H1 not only improves picture quality and clarity but also improves camera response time, decreases shutter lag and improves battery stamina.

• 2.5" LCD Monitor
  The 2.5" 115K LCD Monitor makes framing shots and reviewing pictures easy.

• Live Histogram Display
  Available in capture and playback the Live Histogram Displays the concentration of pixels at each luminosity value making it easy to evaluate correct exposure.

• 14-Bit DXP A/D Conversion
  Sony's 14-bit Digital EXtended Processor captures the range between highlight and shadow with up to 16,384 values, for extended dynamic contrast and detail.

• 3 Area Multi-Point Auto Focus
  By evaluating 3 separate focus areas of the frame, Sony’s Multi- Point AF system can intelligently focus on the subject and avoid mistakenly focusing on the background.

• Manual Exposure Mode
  Manual Exposure Mode provides extended control with 46-step adjustable Shutter speed (30 - 1/1000 sec.), and Aperture control (F2.8 - F8.0).

• AF (Auto Focus) Illuminator
  Briefly illuminating the subject, in low - or no-light conditions, the AF Illuminator helps establish a positive focus lock.

• Selectable Focus Mode
  Monitoring AF (Auto Focus) helps you anticipate the action by focusing even before you press the shutter release.

• Multi-Pattern Measuring
  Independently light-metering 49 points of the frame, Multi-Pattern Measuring establishes the optimum exposure, even when highlight and shadow isn't centered in the frame.

• Scene Selection Mode
  With 6 Scene Modes, parameters can be matched to the shooting conditions. Choose from one of the following: Twilight, Twilight portrait, Landscape, Beach, High-speed shutter, and Candle.

• Pre-Flash Metering
  With a momentary pre-flash, the camera illuminates the subject and sets exposure through the lens for accurate flash metering. Adjustable flash level and red-eye reduction ensure great flash shots.

• Slow Shutter Noise Reduction
  During long exposures, Slow Shutter NR captures the scene, and then the CCD noise pattern with a dark frame exposure. By subtracting the two, even long exposures can be clear.

• Memory Stick® Media and Memory Stick PRO(tm) Media2
  Digital. Powerful. Transportable.(tm) Memory Stick® media is compact, portable and rugged - connecting a variety of hardware and software applications.

• 32MB Internal Memory Included
  Shoot without a flash memory card with 32 MB internal memory; Slot for optional Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO(tm) media. Full 32MB of internal memory can be copied to optional Memory Stick media.

• 9 Shot Burst Mode
  Capture up to 9 5MP shots (fine) or 100 shots VGA (standard) at 0.7 frame/sec. Perfect for high speed subjects or fast moving action such as sports or small children.

• Multi-Burst Mode
  Captures 16 320 x 240 frames as part of a single 1280 x 960 image which plays back sequentially in the camera. Selectable 1/7.5, 1/15, 1/30 second.

• MPEG Movie VX Standard/Fine Mode with Audio
  Captures VGA (640 x 480) high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second) audio/video clips with length limited only by the capacity of the media. Video mail mode captures smaller file sizes suitable for email.

• Conversion Lens Compatible
  You can add telephoto or wide conversion lenses for greater magnification or wider field of view, as well as protective and special effect filters.

• PictBridge(tm) Compatibility
  Connect to any PictBridge(tm) compatible printer with the supplied USB cable and print directly from the camera. Images can be viewed and selected for printing right on the camera's LCD, with menus for print quantity, date and index print.