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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 Cyber-shot DSC-WX1

Sony has packed an impressive amount of technology into the 10.2-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-WX1, while keeping it tiny and lightweight. Capable of delivering some very good photos, it's also one of the quickest cameras we've tested in its class, making it well worth considering

Editor's rating 8.0

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220

In order to keep the price down, Sony's trimmed the 12-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-W220's features, but left enough in so that it's still a worthwhile proposition. Also offering fairly speedy performance and decent photo quality, this is a well-rounded and attractive compact camera

Editor's rating 7.2

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-W290

The Cyber-shot DSC-W290 is a compelling package, offering a 5x wideangle zoom and 12-megapixel resolution in a compact, attractive body for a reasonable price. Photo quality and performance are also solid. Combine that with a terrific design and you've got a winner

Editor's rating 8.0

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W270's specs certainly gives this compact a fighting chance among its fierce competition. From its 5x wideangle zoom, automatic scene detection, HD movie mode, plus all kinds of face detection, this slim snapper could be one to keep handy

Editor's rating 7.1

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 Cyber-shot DSC-T77

Stylish though it is, the 10-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T77 might actually prove too small for some users. It offers speedy performance for its class though, and, considering its size, picture quality is decent. If you don't mind the touch-based interface, the T77 is one of the better ultra-compact cameras around

Editor's rating 6.8

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

Most compact cameras offer video as something of an afterthought, but it's central to the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500. High-definition 720p video takes advantage of an optically stablilised 5x zoom and a decent microphone, all wrapped up in a slim but substantial metal body that sports a large 89mm touchscreen LCD

Editor's rating 6.6

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 Cyber-shot DSC-W150

The Cyber-shot DSC-W150, Sony's latest 8-megapixel ultracompact digital camera, comes in a variety of fancy colours and is packed with fun-to-use features. You can choose from ten different shooting modes and it's very easy to edit or play back images on your camera while adding effects to them

Editor's rating 7.0

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300

Sony's Cyber-shot W series is the one to choose if you just want a top-quality everyday camera. For around £190, the top-of-the-range W300 gives you an amazing 13.6-megapixel sensor, a titanium-coated body, advanced face and smile detection, ISO 6,400 and 5fps shooting

Editor's rating 7.5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50

Superzooms split the dSLR and compact camps, but the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 sweetens the deal with a full 18x zoom lens and a handy fold-out LCD screen. There's a wealth of features in the sturdy body, all of which can be tweaked. Images look great and features kept us entertained

Editor's rating 6.9

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10

Searching for a modestly priced superzoom? Sony has a solution in its Cyber-shot DSC-H10. Its 8 megapixels and 10x optical zoom are packaged inside a comfortable design that makes the snapper easy to hold. With above-average performance, it could be a decent choice

Editor's rating 7.0

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 Cyber-shot DSC-W120

Sony packs a surprising number of features in its Cyber-shot DSC-W120, a 7-megapixel shooter that comes in a stylish range of colours, including pink, blue and the more traditional black and silver. A better-than-usual 4x optical zoom and in-camera slideshow headline the feature list

Editor's rating 7.4

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300

As the latest offering in its T series, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 comes packed with all the features you could want in a compact point-and-shoot camera. From face detection to smile shutter, it also includes onboard editing options and a variety of snapping effects

User rating 2.0

Editor's rating 7.6

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90

If you're after a simple, modestly priced pocket camera that shoots quickly and produces nice pictures, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90 makes a great choice. It has a generous suite of onboard retouching options, like cropping and retouching, plus effects that are fun to play with

Editor's rating 7.4