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Review summary: The Sony DSC-HX1 is the big S's all new bridge camera, designed to span the gap between a compact snapper and a full-on interchangeable lens DSLR. It comes equipped with an epic 20x optical zoom lens and a brand new Exmor CMOS sensor, meaning it ...

Pros: Brilliantly versatile, sweeping panoramic mode

Cons: Noise in higher ISO shots

Verdict: Flexible, well designed and easy to use - a stonking bridge camera that can adapt to almost any shooting situation

Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is one of the new hybrid digital still cameras that can be used to shoot good quality video.

Verdict: If you want an advanced compact with a big zoom and if don't plan on making big prints of your photos then the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is worth considering. However, you will have to get used to its odd physical characteristics (such as the poor ...

Review summary: A super zoom camera with a good sprinkling of features, including a few novel ones. Shame about the video performance though.

Verdict: Apart from lacking a RAW image option and the less than Full HD video, the DSC-HX1 offers a pretty good spec. Features such as a powerful optical image stabilisation system, Sweep Panorama and a lightning fast continuous shooting mode are great to ...

Review summary: Sony has brought its Exmor CMOS technology to the super-zoom arena in the form of the 9.1-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-HX1. Styled like a mini-DSLR - but too big to be pocketable - the HX1 is the highest-priced model on the current market. However, it ...

Verdict: Test shots taken with the review camera appeared sharp and colourful and saturation was relatively modest for a small-sensor digicam. Autofocusing was generally fast and accurate, although low light levels initiated minor hunting. The special shooting ...

Review summary: A unique feature allows the HX1 to take seamless panoramas with one click and no stitching.

Pros: Sweep panorama, 10 fps, 20x zoom

Cons: No RAW option