Best Superzooms for this Diwali

Want to buy the photo enthusiast in your family a Diwali gift that he or she will cherish for a long time? A superzoom camera is the way to go. Not only is it a worthy upgrade from a compact camera, it's also the closest you can get to the functionality of a D-SLR without spending a bomb. So here are our top three superzooms to consider when you're thinking of a gift for that special someone.

Sony CyberShot DSC-H9
Boy, this camera sure does put the 'super' in superzoom! Boasting 15x optical zoom, the H9 has the most impressive specs in superzooms today. Besides the zoom level the camera has a giganormous 3 inch screen with tilting capabilities, and support for shooting in full HD resolution (1920 x 1080), so you can watch your pictures directly on your HDTV in its native resolution.

Its support for RAW file format makes it an excellent alternative to a budget D-SLR camera. Look out for our full review of the Cybershot H9 on Tech2. Till then, we can recommend this Rs 26,500 camera for buyers with deep pockets.