Sony introduced new Cybershot HX300 which is in the bridge category with 20 megapixels-50X optical zoom-1080p HD video. As a very good camera should have the three key components to produce images : Lens,image sensor and image processing engine. This camera includes this three components in the best level as Sony can.
Here it is used the carl zeiss lens which is the most Cyber-shot's eye to the world. Sony assures a superbly detailed image. The Exmor CMOS image sensor helpd the camera to double the light sensitivity and combines with Sony's Column A/D conversion to reduce noise by half while shooting in dimly light. With the help of Sony's image processing engine BIONZ which is very fast and efficient. The specialty of the camera which is Extra high sensitivity, Hand-held twilight,anti motion blur and high power zoom with blur free makes the photography experience more interesting and amazing.
This model can be compared with Nikon's P520- 18mp- 42x- 1080p HD video , Canon SX50 - 12mp-50X-1080p HD and Fujifilm HS50 - 16mp-42x(manual) - 1080p HD video.
Compared to all this model the Sony seems to be a little bit bulky and the design is not interesting. Size wise more preference is for Nikon P520 and Canon Sx50. Fujifilm HS50 also is a size more but it looks like a Dslr camera with manual zooming which is amazing in design. Features wise also more preferable is Fujifilm.
The latest,current and the best retail selling price of each model in Dubai,UAE is like this :
SONY HX300 - AED 1999
CANON SX50 - AED 1899
NIKON P520 - AED 1799
FUJIFILM HS50 - AED 1899