Sony Cyber-shot HX200V

Accurate, lively colors are great for snapshots; Burst shooting and video among the best-in-class

A safe update, and the design has fallen behind the pack; Very noisy sensor many pixels

Based in part on the spec sheet but mostly on the price tag, the Sony Cyber-shot HX200V sits in the top tier of superzoom cameras, circa late 2012. It features a long zoom lens and a high-res sensor that unlocks fast performance and excellent video...

Fast 10-frame burst shooting ; Eye sensor automatically switches from EVF to screen ; 1080p50/60 best quality HD video ; In-Camera Guide ; Built-in GPS

Poor High ISO noise performance ; Lens cap obstructs lens on power-up ; No RAW mode ; No Hotshoe

Manual zoom and focus ring, extensive zoom range, excellent image stabilisation, faster and more accurate autofocus than much of the competition, GPS

No raw file shooting, image quality ok but no better than standard compact

The HX200V takes Sony’s existing superzoom formula and further improves the recipe. A great design and manual zoom ring, bags of features and decent performance across the board tick all the right boxes. It’s only the so-so image quality and high price...

Generous specification ; Advanced proprietary features ; Good building quality

Lacks Raw capture ; Issues with noise reduction ; Quite expensive

With a current market price of over £400, the HX200V is pricier than some of its competitors. That said, it's still an impressive camera. It not only features a full specification, but also comes with a host of proprietary Sony technology that marks it...

Impressive specification, good design, large focal range

Premium price, heavy image processing, ill-thought-out menu system

There’s no escaping the fact that the HX200V is an impressive bridge camera. It not only features a full specification, but also a host of extra imaging technology sure to impress. However, there are a few gripes – first of all, the price tag is a fair...