Sony Cybershot DSCH55B Compact Digital Camera

14.1 Mega Pixel H Series 10x Optical Zoom Cyber-shot (Black)
Capture awe-inspiring landscapes easily with Sweep Panorama mode. The wide angle 10x optical zoom lens is perfect for tight close-ups, with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and 14.1-megapixel clarity giving you stunningly sharp images.

• Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode)
• 10x Optical zoom
• BIONZ Image Processor
• 25mm wide angle Sony G lens
• Sweep Panorama
• Intelligent Auto Mode

Image³ - Sony Redefines Your Camera
Together with the BIONZ imaging processor, and Sony G Lens, the Cyber-shot H55 opens up a world of photographic possibilities.

Natural and vibrant image

BIONZ Image Processing Engine drastically lowers noise level and achieves high accuracy in auto-focusing, exposure auto-correction and auto white balancing; creating a more natural and vibrant image in different shooting environments. Cleaner and sharper image

Enjoy clearner and sharper images with the outstanding G Lens which combine superb clarity and sharpness with exquiste defocusing characteristic. Beautiful images

Equipped with Sony’s Super HAD CCD, rich gradations and colours are reproduced accurately whether you are zooming in on specific parts or printing high-quality images up to A3 size..
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Effortless Panoramic Photos

Enjoy beautiful panoramic shots by sweeping your camera horizontally to create stunning landscape shots, or vertically to capture tall objects. With horizontal images as wide as 7152 x 1080 and vertical images as tall as 4912 x 1920, be swept away by the amazingly detailed shots you can achieve with Sweep Panorama.

Smart Made Simple

25mm wide angle lens Get close to the action

Capture more with the impressive wide angle zoom
lens of the Cyber-shot H55! Now you can take amazing panoramic images outdoor and superb group shots even in confined spaces with the lens’ wide focal length.
Get sharp images without having to move closer. With the camera’s 10x Optical Zoom lens, you can accurately zoom in on the details when shooting your subjects from a distance.

Capture the perfect shot with ease

With Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode, it automatically determining the optimised settings for different scenes. iAuto mode combines the innovative technologies of Intelligent Auto Focus, Motion Detection and Intelligent Scene Recognition to ensure that every shot is perfect, regardless of the shooting environment.
Basic FeaturesGross Pixels Approx. 14.5 Mega Pixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 14.1 Mega Pixels
Processor BIONZ
Sensor Type 1/2.3" Super HAD CCD
Optical Zoom 10x
Precision Digital Zoom Approx. 20x
Smart Zoom 10M: Approx. 11.0x, 5M: Approx. 16.0x, VGA: Approx. 67.0x, 16:9: Approx. 22.0x
Optical Zoom During Movie Recording Yes
Lens Sony G Lens
F Number 3.5 - 5.5
Focal Length f = (35mm Conversion) 4.25 - 42.5mm (25 - 250mm)
Auto Focus Range iAuto (W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 100cm to Infinity)
Compatible Recording Media Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card
LCD 3.0" (230K pixels), Clear Photo LCD
Stamina (Battery Life) 310 shots / 155mins
Battery System Lithium ION Battery
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
Main FeaturesPhoto Mode Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Manual Exposure, Sweep Panorama, Scene Selection
Scene Selection Advanced Sports Shooting / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Snow / Beach / Fireworks / High Sensitivity / Gourmet / Pet
Still Image Size 14M 4,320 x 3,240
Still Image Size 10M 3,648 x 2,736
Still Image Size 5M 2,592 x 1,944
Still Image Size VGA 640 x 480
Still Image Size 16:9 Mode 11M(4,3200 x 2,432) / 2M(1,920 x1,080)
Still Image Size Panorama (Max. Degree of Sweep Angle) 7,152 x 1,080 (244deg) / 4,912 x 1,080 (168deg) / 4,912 x 1,920 (168deg) / 3,424 x 1,920 (117deg)
Movie Recording Mode (720p Fine) 1280 x 720, 29.97fps, Approx. 6Mbps
Movie Recording Mode (VGA) 640 x 480, 29.97fps, Approx.3Mbps
Movie Recording Time Max. approx. 29min continuously per movie
Recording Format MPEG4
Still Image Recording Mode Normal (JPEG) / Burst (JPEG)
Aperture iAuto (F3.5 - F8.0) / Program Auto (F3.5 - F8.0) / Manual (F3.5 - F8.0)
Shutter Speed iAuto (2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto (1" - 1/1,600) / Manual (30" - 1/1,600)
NR Slow Shutter Shutter Speed of 1/3sec or slower
ISO Sensitivity Setting Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Image Stabilizer Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode)
Focus Mode Multi-point AF (9 points) / Center-weighted AF / Spot AF
Auto Focus Mode Intelligent
Exposure Compensation Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set
Underwater White Balance Auto / Underwater 1-2 / One Push, One Push Set
Light Metering Multi-Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Auto Focus Illuminator Yes
Flash Mode Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Synchro
Flash Range ISO Auto: 0.25 - 4.1m (W) / Approx. 1.0 - 2.6m (T), ISO3200: up to 8.2m (W) / 5.2m (T)
Pre-flash Yes
Auto Daylight Syncro Yes
Dynamic Range Optimiser Standard / Plus
Face Detection Yes
Red-eye Reduction Yes
Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) Yes
User InterfaceSelf-Timer Yes (10sec / 2sec / off / Potrait 1 / Potrait 2)
Auto Review Yes
Mode Dial iAuto / M / Program Auto / Easy / Sweep Panaroma / SCN / Movie
Index Playback Yes
Playback Moving Image Mode Play back own recorded movie files only
Slide Show Playback Yes (HD / SD)
Slide Show Effect Transition Effect (Simple / Active / Nostalgic / Stylish), Music (4 Tunes)
Trimming / Resize / Playback Zoom Yes / No / 8x
Image Rotation / Divide (MPEG) / Cue & Review Yes / No / Yes
Hand Shake Alert Yes
LCD Brightness Setting Yes
Speaker Volume Control Yes
Internal Memory Data Copy (to Recording Media) Yes (MS / SD)
Multi-use Terminal Yes (AV / USB / DC)
USB Connecting Auto / Mass Storage / PTP, MTP / PictBridge
Other FeaturesTripod Receptacle Yes
Battery Remaining Indicator Yes
Exposure Warning Indicator Yes
Histogram Indicator Yes
Recording Media Remaining Indicator Yes
Quick ResponseStart-up Approx. 1.9sec
Shutter Time Lag Approx. 0.3sec
Release Time Lag Approx. 0.015sec
Burst Speed (Maximum) Approx. 1.84 fps
Burst Interval (Minimum) Approx. 0.69sec
Body SizeDimensions (W x H x D) 102.9 x 57.7 x 28.9mm
Weight Approx. 170g (Body), Approx. 200g (With Accessories)
Body Material Metal Face
Supplied AccessoriesBattery Yes
Battery Charger Yes
Multi-cable Yes
Power Cord Yes
Wrist Strap Yes
Application Software Picture Motion Browser