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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 31 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V has shooting options for solving common snapshot camera issues, but some users still won't be thrilled with the results. Read review

Specs: 10.2 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.4", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-M2 takes quality stills and videos, if you can get past its awkward design. Read review

Specs: Compact, 5.1 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/3.5, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 27 reviews

The Bottom Line: Trade-offs abound in Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 megazoom. Though it's fast and has some really novel, useful features, it just doesn't deliver the photo quality expected for its class. Read review

Specs: Full body, 9.1 megapixels, 20 x, 28 - 560mm F/2.8, 1/2.4", Exmor CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a great, fast-performing snapshot camera that falters on photo quality. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.4", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: With a shiny new interface, fast performance, and great pictures, the DSC-W80 sits on the top of the budget snapshot heap. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 50 reviews

The Bottom Line: If you shoot primarily outdoors in daytime--especially sports, children and animals--the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 is a great choice. The cheaper DSC-H7 has a smaller LCD, lacks infrared shooting, and has a few interface differences, but is otherwise identical. Read review

Specs: Full body, 8.1 megapixels, 15 x, 31 - 465mm F/2.7, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: The fast-shooting Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 is a slick, feature-laden ultracompact, but its price doesn't guarantee perfection. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.4", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 5 reviews

Specs: Compact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is a decent budget megazoom that can deliver very nice outdoor shots, but its photo quality falls short in other respects. Read review

Specs: 8.1 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Other models do budget better than the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700. Read review

Specs: Compact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: 5 megapixels, 5 x, 38 - 190mm F/2.0, 2/3", CCD, None

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 46 reviews

The Bottom Line: The megazoom Sony Cyber Shot DSC-H2's long, image-stabilized lens should have the soccer moms drooling--as long as they stick to the lower ISO speeds. Read review

Specs: Full body, 6 megapixels, 12 x, 36 - 432mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.5 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's not as feature-laden as higher-end models, but the Cyber-shot W120 offers plenty of style and substance for the price. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.4", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 29 reviews

The Bottom Line: Solid high-ISO performance and a relatively wide-angle view are among the features that make the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 a versatile budget-priced 6-megapixel camera for casual snapshooters. Read review

Specs: Compact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 31 - 93mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 25 reviews

Specs: Compact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 66 reviews

The Bottom Line: The DSC-P72 delivers both quick shooting and vivid snapshots--perfect for the mainstream photographer on a budget. Read review

Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 39 - 117mm F/2.8, 1/2.7", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The ultracompact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 packs impressive performance and image quality into a sexy little camera body, but its touchy touch screen left us a tad teed. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/3.5, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.6 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 42 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's new Cyber Shot DSC-T9 is a beautiful, highly pocketable camera that's fast and easy to use and has good image quality, to boot. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 6 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/3.5, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.2 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S750 is a convenient, budget-friendly pocket camera that takes pictures--just not very good ones. Read review

Specs: Compact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's not as feature-laden as higher-end models, but the Cyber-shot W120 offers plenty of style and substance for the price. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  0.0 stars

  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 20 reviews

Specs: 6 megapixels, 3 x, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: It's not the fanciest camera, but quick performance and solid images make this sub-$200 shooter a worthwhile pick. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 7.2 megapixels, 3 x, 38 - 114mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 12 reviews

The Bottom Line: Quick shooting and generally good picture quality make the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90 a solid choice. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 8.1 megapixels, 3 x, 35 - 105mm F/2.8, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 14 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is a decent budget megazoom that can deliver very nice outdoor shots, but its photo quality falls short in other respects. Read review

Specs: 8.1 megapixels, 10 x, 38 - 380mm F/3.5, 1/2.5", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)