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
Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 compared to other large compact cameras
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H3 |
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
 Canon PowerShot G10 |
 Canon PowerShot G11 |
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| Review date | 4 Oct 07 | 27 Oct 09 | 10 Nov 08 | 13 Oct 09 |
| Editor's rating |
7.0
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8.9
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8.7
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8.2
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| Price range | £200 |
£483.98 - £483.99
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| Review summary | 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 Read full review |
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 is part of a new breed of camera that aims to combine the features and image quality of a digital SLR with the convenience of a compact camera. But it's the sheer physical and mechanical quality of the DMC-GF1 that impresses the most. If only all cameras were made like this Read full review |
Still the Godfather of compact cameras, the Canon G10 is a worthy successor to the G9. A wideangle lens, accessible controls and a list of features as long as your arm put dSLR power in your pocket Read full review |
The Canon PowerShot G11 offers excellent photograph quality and options for a compact camera, and the downshift from the old PowerShot G10's 14-megapixel sensor to a 10-megapixel one has paid dividends. But it remains a fat, heavy and expensive compact that's not without its flaws, including sluggish responses and an awkward main controller Read full review |
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