Typical price: £200
What is it: 8-megapixel large compact with 10x optical zoom lens
What we think: For a zoom lens that's smaller than most superzooms, the H3 is a decent choice
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 4 October 2007
Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3, menu system, scene modes, camera
We like:
10x optical zoom lens; small size; optical image stabilisation; face detection
We don't like:
Noisy images at higher ISOs; no place to put your thumb
CNET UK judgement:
If you don't like electronic viewfinders but want a superzoom, this Sony stuffs a 10x zoom lens and 8 megapixels into a tiny package, although image quality at higher ISOs is a bit lacking
Full review:
If you're reading this, then you probably already know that there are a lot of different kinds of cameras in the world. This year, we saw the birth of a new variation with the advent of superzooms that don't have electronic viewfinders, such as the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 we'll be reviewing here, which retails for around £200. Continue Reading...
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