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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 reviews
You can find here the most interesting reviews / ratings from the well-known expert sites about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 Camera. Here are the reviewers:
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- 04 March 2009 - |
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- 4 |
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- 05 September 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 04 August 2008 - |
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- 4 |
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- 07 July 2008 - |
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- 0 |
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- 10 April 2008 - |
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- 3.5 |
Pocket-lint 's conclusion / rating - 04 March 2009 |
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10 provides a comprehensive set of controls that want them but is really a sophisticated snapper since the power of the maul options on offer are always locked away in menus and the like. Image quality is good in low ISO modes and although the 38mm wide end of the lens is limiting, the glass is sharp enough to make the most of the sensors resolution.
Overall this is nice little compact with a long zoom lens, its a shame it lacks an optical viewfinder though as the battery life was a little suspect. But it is obviously a camera meant for the (slightly) more adventurous snapper, and as such it fits the bill very well indeed....
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- 4 |
Complete review here
Steves Digicams 's conclusion / rating - 05 September 2008 |
Sporting a 10x zoom lens with optical image stabilization, 8-megapixel imaging sensor, new sports shooting mode and a very powerful built in flash, the Cyber-shot DSC-H10 is one very versatile camera. These features combined with the outstanding performance and very good image quality make this a great deal with at US$299 or less. If you like the features of this model but want more zooming power, an EVF, a "flip-up" LCD screen or more resolution then check out our Cyber-shot DSC-H50 review. ...
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- 0 |
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PhotographyBLOG 's conclusion / rating - 04 August 2008 |
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10, an evolutionary upgrade to last year's H3, is a compact, responsive and versatile superzoom with an effective image-stabilisation system. If the strangely shaped hand-grip and the plastic body do not inspire confidence at first, don't let these initial impressions fool you: this is the type of camera that grows on you as you use it more and more. The lack of an eye-level viewfinder may also be strange at first if you are used to 35mm film cameras, but the huge LCD is really one of the best I have used, in terms of viewing angle and daylight visibility. So long as you use the camera as a point and shoot, you will have hardly any complaints about responsiveness and operational speed. It's only when you want to take control that you'll find the restricted number of external controls a bit of a pain, as this means you have to dive into the menu to set almost anything. But in the case of a compact digicam like this, the mere possibility to set so many things counts as an asset, and to be frank, the dimensions of the camera do not really allow much more external controls to be crammed onto its body.
Given that the lens' widest angle corresponds to that of a 38mm optic on a 35mm camera, the H10 isn't quite the tool to shoot dramatic ultra-wide landscapes or to take group shots in cramped rooms. Nevertheless, its huge zoom still gives you enormous flexibility to take various kinds of photo, from macros to candids to portraits and so on. The lens exhibits visible barrelling at the wide end and isn't exactly free of chromatic aberrations either, but its resolving power is high enough to be a match for the tiny but high-resolution sensor.
The H10's most obvious rival is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ5, which boasts a slimmer and overall slightly smaller metal body, a higher-resolution screen, an all-around better movie mode and a wider lens with less distortion. On the other hand, the DSC-H10 offers manual exposure control, a better flash and a lens with longer reach for those who take most of their pictures in the ultra-telephoto range. So in the end it all boils down to what kind of photographer you are but if it matches your shooting style, expectations and requirements, you can't go too far wrong with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H10....
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- 4 |
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DigitalCameraReview 's conclusion / rating - 07 July 2008 |
The images produced by the Sony Cyber-shot H10 can be stunning. This is largely a testament to the fine lens used. However, the overall package detracts from the ability to seamlessly use this camera as an extension of my eye. This is a factor of both form and function. It is not a camera that feels sure in the hand; the finish smoothness certainly contributes to this as does the lack of an optical finder. The menus are tedious. A simple, frequent operation such as changing the ISO or setting exposure compensation is a multi-step process.
Overall, with such a great lens, other concerns and shortcomings with the H10 make themselves that much more apparent....
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DPReview 's conclusion / rating - 10 April 2008 |
I mentioned in the introduction to this review that the only apparent difference between the Sony DSC-H10 and its predecessor - the H3 which we reviewed in January - is the size and resolution of the screen. So it won't come as a surprise that this conclusion is not much different to the one I wrote for the H3.
Like its predecessor the H10 offers a massive zoom range in a very compact package: if you are looking for a camera that you can carry all the time but don't want to dispense with a very long zoom, you should seriously consider it as one of your options.
Image quality is virtually identical to the predecessor's. It is good in reasonable light, the output is ready to print, sharp and with appealing colors. At higher ISO ranges and in low light this picture changes but the results are no worse than on the competition's comparable models - certainly not at standard print sizes. The image stabilization system works efficiently (though don't expect miracles at very low shutter speeds) and can help to reduce the need for very high sensitivities in at least some shooting situations. The camera is a little prone to highlight clipping (again, not worse than the competition) and there is some evidence of color fringing and blurred low contrast detail even at low ISOs (caused by noise reduction)....
Complete review here
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