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Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot HX1 trumps its rival's 4fps continuous shooting rate with one rated at 10fps. While it'll only capture ten frames during this burst, and tie the camera up for a while as it writes them to the card, it remains a highly impressive ...

Pros: Massive 20x range with 28mm wide angle., HD video at 1440x1080 with stereo sound., Ultra-fast 10fps continuous shooting., Vertically-tilting screen., Massive 20x range with 28mm wide angle., HD video at 1440x1080 with stereo sound., Ultra-fast 10fps ...

Cons: Burst mode ties-up camera for 18 seconds., No RAW or control over JPEG compression., Proprietary port and Memory Stick cards., Burst mode ties-up camera for 18 seconds., No RAW or control over JPEG compression., Proprietary port and Memory Stick cards.

Verdict: Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 is a camera of two sides: on the one you have the traditional super-zoom aspects which, like several rivals, deliver a massive stabilised range with full manual control and a flexible screen, while on the other you have the ...

Pros: Excellent viewfinder, 20x zoom, useful in-camera panorama mode, can shoot Full HD video

Cons: Noisy images, photos lack clarity when viewed at their full size, shutter button does not have a distinct step for focusing, body feels too narrow, LCD screen does not rotate

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 CyberShot DSC-HX1 is worth considering. However, you will have to get used to its odd physical characteristics (such as the poor shutter ...

Review summary: This innovative point and shoot will broaden your horizons

Pros: Sweep Panorama mode; Superzoom functionality; Speedy start-up; Full HD video

Cons: Pricy compared to rivals; Lack of RAW capture

Verdict: A surprisingly innovative and easy to use camera, which may not match the DSLR big-guns for performance but boasts a whole host of groundbreaking features.

Review summary: Can HD video and smart shooting modes turn Sony's new bridge camera into a crossover hit?

Pros: Speedy 10fps mode. Clever Sweep Panorama. Huge zoom range. Solid build and button layout

Cons: No RAW shooting. Some purple fringing in shots

Review summary: The DSC-HX1 turns in battery life numbers that are average in the super zoom class.

Verdict: The DSC-HX1 turns in battery life numbers that are average in the super zoom class