'Both higher-end cameras also include Sony's intelligent scene recognition feature, which Sony claims enables the cameras to automatically choose the right scene preset mode to fit the shot.'
'when capturing low resolution JPEGs, the cycle time slows to 1.92 seconds'
'The sound is fine, but given the limited 2GB of memory (which your music has to share with your photo albums) and minimal playback controls--shuffle or linear playback in directory order, with no playlists--it becomes just another awkward convergence device'
'The other features are impressive too: 3.5in LCD, 2GB of on-board memory, Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, anti-blur technology, ISO 1000 sensetivity and a new shooting mode for twilight - perfect, apparently, for those romantic holiday sunset snaps.'
'optical zoom is only 3X optical'
'Sony has introduced a compact point-and-shoot camera with built-in wireless connectivity.'
'The DSC-H9 achieves a good balance between the hardware controls and the software menus; providing complete functionality without overly complicating or cluttering up either.'
'fans of large prints, 100% on-screen viewing, or high ISO shooting should probably steer clear of the DSC-H9'
'The handling of the H9 is very pleasant; you can grip it much like an SLR, left hand cradling the lens'
'The Cyber-shot DSC-T20 is a nice ultracompact, with most of the features that consumers are looking for in a point-and-shoot camera'
'Sony claimed the battery's good for 350 shots on a single charge.'
'Sony has implemented their new menu on this model and, as with previous units; we found it a little sluggish with a noticeable delay when navigating.'
'shots taken at ISO 1600 appeared noisy and blurry, and the ISO 3200 setting produced pictures that looked more like impressionist paintings than photographs'
'Photos taken at the camera's maximum sensitivity of ISO 3,200 are nearly unusable, becoming so covered in noise that they look like they were drawn on shag carpeting with spray paint'
'Sony touts the fact this camera is capable of HD out to your HDTV—unfortunately you'll need to purchase a separate accessory with the appropriate HD connectors.'
'ISO 1600 and 3200 are lousy, and should be avoided at all costs.'
