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CNET UK has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 compact digital camera. This small camera from Sony has over 14 megapixels and a wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom.

Some key features for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380:
-14.1 megapixel image sensor
-Wide angle 5x optical zoom lens (24-120mm)
-2.6″ LCD screen
-ISO sensitivity 80 to 3200
-Face detection
-Uses Memory Stick Duo, SD and SDHC memory cards
-Able to shoot 720p high-definition movies

CNET UK ends up giving the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 a good review with an overall score of 8.5 points out 10 possible. The reviewer likes the design on the camera and find it to take pictures of high quality. The W380 also has a lot of good features and fast autofocus. There are a few downsides like cumbersome menu systems and the panorama mode could be better, but overall this Sony camera seems like a good choice.
Read the full review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 digital camera here.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350

CNET UK has reviewed the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 compact digital camera. This camera from Sony features 14.1 megapixels and nifty attributes like face detection and smile recognition.

Some key features for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350:
-14.1 megapixel image sensor
-4x optical zoom lens (26-104mm)
-Optical image stabilization
-ISO sensitivity up to 3200
-45MB of internal memory
-HD video mode
-Face detection and smile recognition

CNET UK ends up giving the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 an overall score of 7.6 points out of 10 possible. The reviewer likes that the zoom range is pretty wide, that the auto feature works well and that pictures taken on high ISO levels are pretty good. What CNET does not like is that photos were overall a bit soft and noisy when you look at them in full size. The Sony camera has a lot of cool features so it seems like a good, if not perfect, camera.
Read the full review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 digital camera here.

Sony Alpha DSLR-A550

Camera Labs has reviewed the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 digital camera. This DSLR from Sony features 14.2 megapixels and large 3″ LCD screen that have high resolution.

Some key features for the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550:
-14.2 megapixel image sensor
-7 frames per second
-ISO sensitivity 200 to 12800
-3.0″ LCD screen with 920k resolution
-Live View
-Uses Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo and SD/SDHC memory cards

Camera Labs ends up giving the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 a “Recommended” 84% rating. The camera scores highest on specification and handling while scoring lower on build quality. The reviewer likes the camera and find it to have many useful features, but it misses a few like movie mode and depth-of-field preview to get a top score.
Read the full review of the Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 camera here.

Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE

Trusted Reviews has tested the Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE camcorder. This camcorder from Sony has a very small design, contains 16GB of internal memory and is able to record 1080i HD video.

Some key features for the Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE:
-1920 x 1080 HD video recording
-16GB internal memory
-10x optical zoom lens
-120x digital zoom
-2.7″ flip-out LCD touchscreen

Trusted Reviews ends up giving the Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE an overall score of 8 out 10 points. The camcorder scores highest on image quality and features while scoring a little lower on value. The Sony Handycam is able to record videos of very high quality and it contains a lot of handy features. The only downside is the high price tag so if you are on a tight budget you might want to look at other pocketable camcorders.
Read the full review of the Sony Handycam HDR-TG7VE camcorder here.