Sony Digital cameras

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a first-rate ultracompact party companion that excels at snapshots, but those expecting superb photo quality for its price should pass on it.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 4 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a great, fast-performing snapshot camera that falters on photo quality.

Specs: Ultracompact, 10.2 megapixels, 5 x, 2.7 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: While the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is a solid inexpensive dSLR with a few nice features that will probably satisfy many shooters, it doesn't deliver quite enough on any front to outshine competitors.

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: While the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is a solid inexpensive dSLR with a few nice features that will probably satisfy many shooters, it doesn't deliver quite enough on any front to outshine competitors.

Specs: SLR, 14.2 megapixels, 3 x, 2.7 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: If you don't mind its extra bulk and narrow lens, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is an otherwise excellent compact megazoom camera.

Specs: 10.1 megapixels, 10 x, 3 in LCD display

The Bottom Line: Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180.

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 15 MB - Integrated

The Bottom Line: Sony's careful feature trimming results in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220: a well-rounded pocket camera for less than $180.

Specs: Ultracompact, 12.1 megapixels, 4 x, 2.7 in LCD display, 15 MB - Integrated