The Cyber-shot DSC-H3 was first announced back in August 2007 and is the latest addition to Sony’s High Zoom range of compact cameras - and something of a departure ( previous models were all considerably larger ’SLR-style’ affairs) . This ’baby-brother’ of the Cyber-shot H7/H9 offers a 10x zoom in a very compact body for photographers on a tight budget. It is equipped with an 8MP sensor and has inherited a number of its bigger sister-models’ features such as Face Detection, Optical Image Stabilization and HDTV output ( albeit using an optional composite video cable or Cyber-shot Station dock) . Looking at its specification and price point the H3’s is obviously designed to go head-to-head with the popular - and similarly specified - Panasonic TZ3 and Canon SX100 IS.