Targeting those who want better image quality and a broader range of features – not to mention lens reach – than the typical compact, without going the whole hog and investing in a DSLR, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 shapes up as a surprisingly compelling p
Overall, we did like the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50, especially the 15X lens and the tilting LCD. Eliminate the glitches (or ignore them), and you have a fierce little camera for a reasonable price.
Though its lens isn't as wide and suffers from many of the same lens artifacts as its competitors, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 is a good megazoom camera with a lot of features for experiment-minded snapshooters.
The Sony DSC-H50 is an attractive entry into the ultrazoom sweepstakes despite giving up a marginal measure of focal length at each end of the zoom spectrum to most of the other brands in the race. Good color and image quality, good shutter response, and
...the images are average, and the handling is horrible. If the camera was just slightly larger and had better manual controls it could probably pass muster but as it is, it doesn't.
If the Sony H50's other features are good enough that you won't mind a little blurring at the outer edges, something that is common among long zoom digicams, give it a go; but be sure to take a few test shots to make sure you're happy with the unit you ge
Image quality was generally good with acceptable noise levels up till ISO 800, though with some color fringing, barrel distortion and a little redeye in people photos at times. If you want a decent ultra-zoom camera with some fancy features (Like Night Sh
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