Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC H2 - Expert Reviews

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

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

Verdict: 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.

Review summary: Priced at $399, the Sony Cyber-shot H2 appears to be Sony's budget ultra-zoom camera. It features 6 megapixels, 12x optical zoom, a 2 inch LCD (smaller than on the H1) and full manual controls. While it's certainly cheaper than the H5, it also has ...

Pros: Carl Zeiss 12x zoom lens with optical image stabilization ; Excellent exterior: Modern & stylish look, solid build, fits comfortably in hand ; Above average battery life ; Full manual controls with many accessories ; Useful jog dial (some competition ...

Cons: LCD is small; visibility and resolution not excellent ; No wide-angle conversion lens ; Slow and limited continuous shooting ; Overall performance could be faster and better ; Movie mode is basic and too bare: no zoom, focus when recording

Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot H2 is a relative bargain for the price. It features lots of stuff which make it great: The 12x zoom lens (now by Carl Zeiss) with optical image stabilization, 6 megapixels and great battery life (400 shots).

Review summary: The fact is that you would be well advised not to ignore the Sony Cyber-shot DSCH2's optically stabilised 12x zoom Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens; the zoom has a 35 mm SLR equivalent range of 36-432 mm. And don't ignore its 6.0 million pixel CCD when ...

Pros: Love the 12x lens. Looks like an SLR, feels like an SLR? it is an SLR!

Cons: Rear 5.1 cm LCD screen a bit small.

Verdict: The DSCH2 is an excellent example of the fixed lens SLR, with many useful features, long zoom and sufficient pixels on the CCD to make big pictures