Best budget super-zoom: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-H20 is the company's latest budget super-zoom, packing 10 Megapixels and a 10x stabilised zoom into a compact and affordable package. It also features 720p HD video, smile and scene detection, along with manual control. In a market increasingly packed with super-zoom cameras, the H20 boasts a big lens at a low price and has justifiably become a best-seller. If you want a super-zoom camera, but can’t stretch to models like Canon’s PowerShot SX20 IS or Panasonic’s Lumix FZ35 / FZ38, this is the model to go for. You can find out more about the higher-end models in our Premium compacts section.

Pros: 10x zoom, 720p video with zooming, low price.
Cons: Lacking true wide-angle coverage, slow flash recharge.
Overall: The best super-zoom for those on a strict budget.