Pros: Wide angle, 15x optical zoom with stabilization, large articulated LCD, features, sturdy

Cons: Proprietary memory, price, size

The Bottom Line: I recommend Sony DSC-H9 if you want an 8.1MP camera with good optics, wide angle, 15x optical stabilized zoom that has a 3-inch articulated screen...

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Pros: Many features including image stabilization, night shot, face recognition, many shooting modes and more

Cons: None really, other than Sony proprietary batteries and filters are quite expensive.

The Bottom Line: This feature-packed workhorse is perfect for the digital enthusiast or the amateur photographer. Professionals should seek out a digital SLR.

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Pros: Infrared nightshot, face recognition,15x optical to 78x with digital zoom, 3200 iso, optical image stabilization

Cons: Only 8.1 Mega Pixel, uses proprietory batteries.

The Bottom Line: Great camera, buy this model H9 instead of the H7. Also get an extra battery and high speed memory stick, around 2 gig is good for starters.

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Pros: Fast shutter reaction, tilting LCD display, good video quality

Cons: power on button, zoom button, and mode button to easy to change accidentally.

The Bottom Line: It is not for everybody. Maybe this should be your special camera and have a mini camera for your primary camera or vice versa.

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Pros: LCD display is great, light weight. Love the photo editing abilities.

Cons: Not impressed with finished photos. yet.

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Pros: LCD screen is great. Camera is light. Menu is easy to use.

Cons: Need high speed memory stick for movies. No adaptors to rectify engineering flaws.

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