Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The new Sony Cybershot H50 uses a powerful Carl Zeiss 15x optical zoom lens with Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization to capture action at a distance. The lens yields sharp, high-contrast images and reduces color fringing, even when shooting ...

Verdict: The camera also features a large, 3-inch tilting LCD screen so you can shoot comfortably from nearly any position, at low and high angles. Its scratch-resistant, UV hard-coat finish adds a premium look and feel that mirrors the performance of the model

Review summary: If you'd like a pro camera but cannot afford one, a semi-pro is a good alternative. We take a look at six worthy contenders.

Review summary: A 15x zoom, an innovative tilting LCD, excellent performance, and mini-DSLR styling.

Pros: Good color and image quality ; Good shutter response ; Many user inputs for image modification ; Monitor usable in outdoor light

Cons: Stabilization can sometimes unknowingly involve ISO increases ; Lens zoom button can be inadvertently activated ; Control button hard to activate without also activating adjacent functions

Verdict: won't be bringing up the rear on ultrazoom lens length once that show gets put to bed?) In any event, while the Sony might not be quite as wide or as long as most of the competition, let's see how it measures up otherwise

Review summary: sony cyber-shot dsc-h50 review: Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we ...

Pros: Excellent zoom control, Shooting options largely tweakable, Fold-out, tilting LCD

Cons: Sony's proprietary connections and memory media format

Verdict: Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we've seen. Sadly, it loses marks ...

Review summary: This dSLR wannabe should go down well with control freaks, thanks to its extensive shooting modes.

Pros: Excellent zoom control ; shooting options largely tweakable ; fold-out, tilting LCD

Cons: Sony's proprietary connections and memory media format

Verdict:  Plentiful features with all manner of adjustable options, entertaining gimmicks and rock-solid shooting make us like this camera a lot. If you could stick an SD card slot in there, it'd be one of the best superzooms we've seen. Sadly, it loses marks ...