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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.2 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V is an excellent compact megazoom suitable for snapshooters to enthusiasts, though the latter might be turned off by some aspects of the camera. Read review

Specs: High Zoom, 30 x, Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It can't match some of its competition in the features department, but the Sony Cyber-shot HX300 still packs a powerful zoom lens and plenty of point-and-shoot punch. Read review

Specs: High zoom, 20.4 megapixels, 50 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with 3-way Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: It's a great camera choice for high-quality stills and a streamlined shooting design under $800, but the Sony Alpha NEX-5R falls short when it comes to sharing your shots online. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A good option if you're looking for something fast with a viewfinder and tilting LCD, the Sony Alpha SLT-A37 is a solid but not outstanding sub-$800 dSLR-style camera. Read review

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

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

The Bottom Line: Some first impressions of the company's new compact, least expensive interchangeable-lens camera. Read review

Specs: Interchangeable Lens Digital SLR Camera, 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 17 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V has a lot of features and a lot of lens with photo and video quality that's just good enough to back up its hefty price tag. Read review

Specs: Full body, 16.2 megapixels, 30 x, 27 - 810mm F/2.8, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.0 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 8 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 is a very good basic compact megazoom, if not the best value. Read review

Specs: Compact, 16.1 megapixels, 10 x, 1/2.3", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Steady Shot with Active Mode)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.3 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 28 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's Alpha DSLR-A100 deserves consideration whether you're looking for an alternative to Canon and Nikon, you already own a selection of Maxxum AF lenses, or you're looking for your first digital SLR. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 15.8 x 23.6mm, CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)

• 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: The Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 is a solid entry-level dSLR that doesn't really stand out in its very competitive field. Read review

Specs: SLR, 10.2 megapixels, 3.9 x, 15.8 x 23.6mm, Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot, CCD-shift mechanism)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.7 x 23.5mm, CCD, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Though it doesn't wow us for any particular aspect, the Sony Alpha NEX-F3 is a nice overall package for photographers looking for something with better photo quality and more flexible than a point-and-shoot. Read review

Specs: 16.1 megapixels, 3 x, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 27 - 82.5mm F/3.5, 15.6 x 23.4mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.7 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A lot of people will like the Sony Alpha NEX-C3 for its excellent photo quality and a now more usable design, but it can get unexpectedly heavy with the zoom E-mount lenses and it's still a bit more expensive than many point-and-shoot upgraders will like. Read review

Specs: 16.2 megapixels, 24mm F/2.8, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.2 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 1 review

The Bottom Line: Though it's a decent camera, the Sony Cyber-shot G3's Wi-Fi implementation is a disappointment, and makes the camera overpriced relative to nonwireless models, including its better designed but otherwise similar sibling, the DSC-T700. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", 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: 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:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: SLR, 16.1 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.5mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.5 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: A solid camera for point-and-shoot upgraders who want to be able to shoot action and video, the Sonly Alpha SLT-A35's bulk may still be a turn-off for some. Read review

Specs: SLR, 16.2 megapixels, 15.6 x 23.4mm, Exmor APS HD CMOS, Optical (SteadyShot INSIDE)

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

Specs: Ultracompact, 18.2 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", 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: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's slimmest Cyber-shot, the DSC-TX66, is a fun and powerful snapshot camera that might be too small and have too many megapixels for its own good. Read review

Specs: Ultracompact, 18.0 megapixels, 5x, CMOS

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.6 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 11 reviews

The Bottom Line: Though the CD350 takes good photos with little trouble, you pay for its mini CD media in size and weight. Read review

Specs: 3.2 megapixels, 3 x, 41 - 123mm F/3.8, 1/2.7", Super HAD CCD, CD-RW (8 cm), CD-R (8 cm)

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

Specs: 12.2 megapixels, 4 x, 1/2.3", Exmor R CMOS, Optical (Steady Shot)

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.5 stars Very good

  Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 13 reviews

The Bottom Line: Outdoor enthusiasts and snorkelers looking for a rugged yet stylish point-and-shoot will appreciate the U60's take-anywhere, waterproof design. Read review

Specs: Compact, 2 megapixels, 1 x, 33mm F/2.8, 1/2.7", CCD

• CNET Editor rating:
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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.1 megapixels, 5 x, 1/2.3", Super HAD CCD, Optical (Super Steady Shot)