Typical price: £310
What is it: Compact digital camera with image-stabilised 12x optical zoom
What we think: This is a capable megazoom camera that can hold its own against much of the competition
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 28 July 2005
Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1, pixels, navigation, viewfinder
We like:
12x image-stabilised zoom; 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD; speedy performance; full feature set; nice selection of accessories
We don't like:
Slightly soft images; lack of fine detail; larger and heavier than the competition
You might also need:
512MB or larger Memory Stick Pro
CNET UK judgement:
This is a capable megazoom camera that can hold its own against much of the competition
Full review:
With its 12x-zoom Cyber-shot DSC-H1, Sony joins the megazoom competition. Although slightly larger and heavier than its competitors, the H1 holds its own thanks to a broad feature set, speedy performance and a generally well thought-out design. We have a few quibbles and wish that the photos were sharper, but overall, the H1 may please enthusiasts hankering for a camera with an extended focal range. Continue Reading...
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