Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1 First Impressions Review

Picture Quality / Size Options
Allowing users to optimize photographs for 4 x 6-inch prints, the H1 can shoot in a 3:2 ratio, as well as the standard 4:3 ratio. With 5 effective megapixels, the DSC-H1 has five resolution options: 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, and 640 x 480. Each of these settings can be shot in the Standard or Fine JPEG compression mode.

Picture Effects Mode
Photographs can be changed to either Black & White or Sepia tone in Playback mode with the Sony H1’s color settings. These are standard inclusions on point-and-shoot digital cameras and would likely be of no use to prosumer users. Most engaged digital photographers opt to apply tonal alterations and image effects in editing software rather than in-camera. The quality of in-camera effects will never parallel results from postproduction software.