Sony Digital Cameras

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

Although its photos are fairly ordinary, the 10.2-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a very impressive fusion of style and technology. Among the clever features up its super-slim sleeve are its full-resolution high-speed shooting, excellent low-light mode and touchscreen interface

Editor's rating 6.8

Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

Those who want to step up to a digital SLR could do far worse than opt for the 10.2-megapixel Alpha DSLR-A330. As long as you steer clear of its default settings, it's capable of taking some very good photos. It's also reasonably fast and offers some pleasing design touches

Editor's rating 7.0

Sony Alpha DSLR-A230

The 10.2-megapixel Alpha DSLR-A230 is a decent entry-level digital SLR for those seeking to delve deeper into the world of photography. It's reasonably fast, offers useful design features and is capable of taking some great photos. Just steer clear of the default settings

Editor's rating 7.0

Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

Sony has revamped its old, entry-level Alpha DSLR-A350. The result is the Alpha DSLR-A380, which sports an innovative live-view mode, a smaller and more user-friendly body, and an improved and quieter 18-55mm kit lens. Most importantly, it also takes very good pictures

Editor's rating 6.1

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

The 9-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 superzoom offers 20x zoom and speedy, best-in-class performance. It also boasts some truly interesting features and solid video capability. Picture quality isn't the HX1's strongest point, but this camera is worth considering nonetheless

Editor's rating 7.3

Sony Alpha DSLR-A900

The 24-megapixel Alpha DSLR-A900 isn't bad for Sony's first full-frame effort and, technically, it produces excellent photos. While it has some distinctive features and the design is generally good, Sony still has some way to go to catch up with rivals that have more experience with dSLRs in this class

Editor's rating 7.4

Sony Alpha DSLR-A300

While most dSLRs use CMOS sensors in order to provide live view, Sony's DSLR-A300 doesn't: It offers instant live view via a tilting LCD screen. Now that's pretty cool. Another bonus is that Sony's built-in Super SteadyShot anti-shake system works with any compatible lens, allowing you to produce vibrant, clear shots, no matter what the circumstances

Editor's rating 8.1

Sony Alpha DSLR-A350

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 is a likeable entry-level dSLR. With its 14-megapixel CCD, flip-up LCD, sensor-shift image stabiliser and built-in wireless flash controller, this feature-packed snapper seems like a cornucopia of photographic goodness for the budget shopper

Editor's rating 7.2

Sony Alpha DSLR-A200

The entry-level Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 delivers a simple, no-nonsense approach to shooting. This 10-megapixel snapper shows off a solid yet simple design and a straightforward control system. You'll get good performance too, which keeps it on par with its class competitors

Editor's rating 7.0

Sony Alpha DSLR-A700

The Sony Alpha DSLR-A700 has a very un-Sony-like design, but it holds its own against its competitors with loads of features, including a moisture and dust-resistant body and Eye-Start AF, which detects your eye and begins autofocusing. With great image quality, this dSLR is spot on for amateurs

Editor's rating 8.3

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1

The screen on the Cyber-shot DSC-G1 is so big, you can almost gather friends around it to watch slides. With its MP3 capabilities, you can even set your photos to your favourite songs. Fitting comfortably into your jacket pocket, take the DSC-G1's show on the road

Editor's rating 6.4

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20

Sony's T-series is a neat range of ultracompact cameras and the T20 is no exception -- it comes in four stylish colours, has an 8-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and is not priced out of reach. Images are of a decent quality, too

Editor's rating 7.4

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-H9 -- and its almost identical sibling, the DSC-H7 -- offers a whopping 15x optical zoom, along with an excellent flip-up LCD screen. It's perfect for shooting outdoors in daytime -- especially sport, children and animals

Editor's rating 7.2

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50

Identical to the company's T30 in every way except the screen, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T50 is small and stylish, has optical image stabilisation and produces pleasing images. It all comes down to whether you like the touchscreen interface -- you might find it fiddly, but if you use auto a lot then the extra screen space may be worth it

User rating 5.0

Editor's rating 7.6

Sony Alpha DSLR-A100

Sony's first digital SLR marks the Japanese giant's entry into the top division of digital still imaging. With a 10.2-megapixel CCD sensor, a bevy of convenience features such as eye-start autofocus and a CCD-shift image stabilisation system, Sony has delivered a worthy competitor in the sub-£800 dSLR market

User rating 9.7

Editor's rating 7.5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5

Sony's Cyber Shot DSC-H5 sits at the top of the company's current crop of megazoom cameras. Fittingly, it has all the specs you'd expect in a camera of its class, including a large, image-stabilised 12x optical zoom lens, a 3-inch LCD screen, a 7.2-megapixel CCD sensor and a full set of manual controls

Editor's rating 7.2

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-M2

Thanks to good image quality and a big, bright LCD that's usable in sunlight, this hybrid still camera/camcorder is a surprisingly good point-and-click 5-megapixel snapshooter -- assuming you're willing to pay a premium for a camera with a 3x zoom, no manual controls and no bundled memory card

Editor's rating 7.4

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N1

Despite the headline touch-screen and photo-album features, the DSC-N1 remains a basic 8-megapixel, 3x optical-zoom ultracompact camera for everyday photography, with reasonable image quality

User rating 8.5

Editor's rating 6.6

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-R1

An easily rotated LCD screen, plenty of manual controls, a sharp Carl Zeiss lens and a 10-megapixel sensor recommend the DSC-R1, an intriguing bridge between the world of user-friendly prosumer cameras and the more complicated world of high-quality digital SLRs

User rating 8.0

Editor's rating 7.7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H1

Although slightly larger and heavier than its competitors, the DSC-H1 holds its own thanks to a broad feature set, speedy performance and 12x optical zoom. We have a few quibbles, but the H1 may please enthusiasts hankering for a camera with an extended focal range

Editor's rating 7.2