Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9

Display on the H9, however, is pure joy. It's bright and very friendly to the eye under all kinds of lighting conditions. If you still have trouble with visibility, you can simply lift up the screen and tilt it to friendlier angle. For older folk who have trouble reading small text, this screen's a boon. The navigation system would still be annoying though.

In features, what sets the H9 apart from the H7 is the trippy infrared shooting mode. Camcorders have had this feature for years, and I was seriously beginning to wonder what's taking digital cameras so long to implement this brilliant feature. For those who don't know, in the infrared (IR) mode, the camera lets out an infrared light that's invisible to humans but visible to the camera sensor, so you can shoot in pitch darkness without using the flash. It works very well when shooting wildlife at night, among other things.

The camera also comes with an excellent remote control unit that allows you to release the shutter without physical contact. It's a great thing to have, and opens up a whole range of shots you can easily click without running back and forth for setting self-timers.

When it comes to features the Cyber-shot H9 is a complete photographer's camera. Brilliant features enable easy shooting of all kinds of trick shots, making the camera usable under all conditions without the need to invest in a bunch of accessories.