Sony Cyber-shot DSC H2

Review summary: The megazoom Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2's long, image-stabilized lens should have the soccer moms drooling--as long as they stick to the lower ISO speeds.

Pros: 12x zoom ; image stabilization ; decent selection of accessories

Cons: Small LCD ; large body ; lots of noise at ISO 800 and above ; no hotshoe

Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H2 has a 6.0 megapixel, 1/2.5 inch CCD. There are 2 image quality size settings available (Fine and Standard), which are recorded as JPEGs. There are no RAW or TIFF ...

Review summary: The Cyber-shot DSC-H2 is a compact and stylish 6-megapixel camera with a two-inch LCD screen, a powerful Carl Zeiss 12x optical zoom lens (36-432mm in 35mm equivalence). The H2 incorporates Sony's Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization to help ...

Verdict: The new H-series cameras are substantial, without feeling bulky, and feature a comfortable grip with controls easily accessible by your thumb. You can count on detailed image previews using the bright 2-inch color LCD screen

Review summary: Sony's H2 has a touch of the Flash Gordon about it

Pros: Colours are vividly rendered and well-saturated, Delivers an even exposure, Reasonable level of detail

Cons: Can underexposure shots, Highlights are occasionally blown-out , Feels plasticy

Verdict: On a positive note, the H2 powers up in a couple of seconds, the lens barrel extending to maximum wide angle in anticipation of the first shot, while the LCD bursts into life. Screen menus have a clean, legible layout, while the mode wheel atop the ...