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.

Dimensions	110 x 83 x 86 mm
Weight	440g
Type	Superzoom
Connectivity	USB/Composite
Storage	Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo + Internal
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 rechargeable
LCD Type	3.0" Tilting, 230,000 pixels
View Finder	EVF
Sensor	CCD
Effective Pixels	8.0 Megapixel
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Optical Zoom	15x
Digital Zoom	Yes
Shutter Speed	30-1/4000 sec
Aperture	F2.7 - F4.5
Format	JPEG, RAW
Scene Modes	Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Sports mode, Portrait mode, Twilight mode, High sensitivity, Twilight portrait
White Balance	Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
Flash	Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Self Timer	10 secs
Video Resolution	640 x 480 @ 30fps
Video Format	MPEG VX
Sound	Yes
Street Price	Rs 26,500