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Sony A55

Reviewed November 2011
Sony A55
*Est. $800
Pros:
  • Translucent-mirror design is small and light
  • Much faster frame rate than rivals
  • Fast autofocus, even in movie mode
  • Excellent HD video and still image quality
  • LCD swivels and can be used in bright sun
  • Huge electronic viewfinder gives lots of info
Cons:
  • No optical viewfinder
  • Less low-light image detail than Nikon D5100
  • Loud autofocus shows up on your video
  • Burst-mode limitations
  • Short battery life
  • Overheats in video mode for some users
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Sony A580L

Reviewed November 2011
Sony A580L
*Est. $850
Pros:
  • Good HD video and still image quality
  • Fast shooting speed (7 fps)
  • Fun extras like Sweep Panorama
  • Live view settings for speed and precision
  • Tilting LCD
Cons:
  • Aggressive low-light noise control softens detail
  • Unreliable auto white balance in some tests
  • No video autofocus
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1

Reviewed January 2011
Speedy superzoom with so-so image quality
Pros:
  • Manual controls
  • Innovative automatic features
  • Tilting 3-inch LCD display
Cons:
  • Bulky size
  • So-so image quality
  • No RAW format support
  • Expensive
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Sony Alpha NEX-3

Reviewed November 2010
Impressive compact interchangeable lens camera
Pros:
  • Smaller than other Micro Four Thirds cameras
  • Interchangeable lenses
  • 720p HD video with continuous autofocus, exposure adjustment
  • Photo quality
Cons:
  • Limited lens selection
  • No electronic viewfinder
  • Flash isn't built-in
  • Some annoying controls and menus

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Reviewed November 2010
Tiny yet rugged point-and-shoot camera weathers the elements
Pros:
  • Slim profile
  • Withstands water, dust, drops and adverse temperatures
  • Simple touch-screen interface
  • Low-light shooting features
  • Good image quality
Cons:
  • Not as durable as other rugged cameras
  • Proprietary HD cable costs extra
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