Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 (Silver)

Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSCT70S

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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

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Bottom Line:: The ultracompact Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 packs impressive performance and image quality into a sexy little camera body, but its touchy touch screen left us a tad teed.

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Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 12 reviews

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9 stars

Wow! This camera is amazing.

by PTechy on December 21, 2007

Pros: Easy to use, touch screen controls, takes great pictures, takes great video, plays them directly to the TV, plays a musical slideshow on the TV

Cons: only 3x optical zoom

Summary: This camera has absolutely blown me away. It is amazing. I've been using an old Canon for the last 8 years. It was good but this camera is so ...

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Summary: This camera has absolutely blown me away. It is amazing. I've been using an old Canon for the last 8 years. It was good but this camera is so far above it it's not funny. I've used it for one day and I absolutely love it. The best thing is the huge 3" LCD screen on the back where all the controls are done by touching the LCD screen. My wife was able to use it without any coaching from me. That is a testament that it is easy to use. I'll try it on my mom tomorrow. That will be the ultimate test.

The video mode is incredible. It can shoot 16:9 wide screen video into MPeg2 files and then play them directly to the TV with the adapter cable. I'm not sure if I'm going to need my camcorder any more.

The only shortcoming I can see is that it only does a 3x optical zoom. But that's pretty standard for this kind of camera.

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24 out of 24 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

Sony is Brilliant!!

by glm0818 on October 8, 2007

Pros: Easy to use, touchscreen, one can hold the camera without smudging the screen (like on the T200)

Cons: None found thus far

Summary: I vascillated between the T70 and T200 for days online, but after handling both of them in person, I found that the T70 was much lighter and easier to hold ...

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Summary: I vascillated between the T70 and T200 for days online, but after handling both of them in person, I found that the T70 was much lighter and easier to hold - the T200 was way too heavy and too difficult to hold without smudging the 3.5" LCD screen. The T70 has just the right amount of LCD, but with some space to put your finger on the side. The trade-off is with the zoom and 3.5" LCD - not a deal breaker for sure. I highly recommend the T70 for those people that go out with their friends and want to take pics!

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8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
10 stars

freekin awesome!!

by techi007 on December 28, 2007

Pros: This camera has everything from wide angle to full HD. Excellent picture quality and the touch screen is very responsive. Snaps pics very fast...power on off speed is satisfactory. Very slick ofcourse

Cons: no cons so far...excellent piece by sony!

Summary: 100% recommendation. just got this couple of days ago. this camera is a beauty. not only it looks good, but it takes damn good pics in full HD or in ...

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Summary: 100% recommendation. just got this couple of days ago. this camera is a beauty. not only it looks good, but it takes damn good pics in full HD or in 16:9 wide angle. you can adjust the megapixel ratio which is standard in many cameras. touch screen is top notch. try to use the pen they gave you caz it seems to get dirty..but a light cotton cloth can clean it up and its jus like new. the picture quality is outstanding....def. worth the money!!!

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5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

PERFECT for my lifestyle

by pchristopher87 on January 9, 2008

Pros: size, style, options

Cons: battery life, ease of use,

Summary: You MUST have basic knowledge how to use the camera, I bought it at circuit city. Extremely stylish and size is perfect for the bar, vacations, etc. It is smaller ...

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Summary: You MUST have basic knowledge how to use the camera, I bought it at circuit city. Extremely stylish and size is perfect for the bar, vacations, etc. It is smaller than my iPhone. I recommend this camera to anyone who is looking for price, style, quality, options all wrapped into one! One of the most confident electronic purchases I have ever made!

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2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

One word... AMAZING!

by smooches91 on December 28, 2007

Pros: Touch Screen, Light, Easy to use, On board software

Cons: None what so ever!

Summary: Within 5 minutes I had this entire camera figured out. I was really impressed by the ability to download music from my computer onto the camera for the slideshow. That ...

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Summary: Within 5 minutes I had this entire camera figured out. I was really impressed by the ability to download music from my computer onto the camera for the slideshow. That was, for me at least, impressive. I recommend this camera to anyone. A great buy!

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2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
3 stars

Unimpressive, entry level point-and-shoot

by Elan2014 on May 20, 2008

Pros: Convenient size, semi-intuitive menus, flash isn't overpowering

Cons: Picture quality, very very little in terms of manual controls, pictures look like they have soft focus

Summary: When my (third consecutive) Canon wore out last weekend, I decided that maybe it was time to go with another camera altogether. After researching online and talking to friends, I ...

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Summary: When my (third consecutive) Canon wore out last weekend, I decided that maybe it was time to go with another camera altogether. After researching online and talking to friends, I opted to get the Sony T70. I can honestly say that, after an hour, it?s going back to the store.

While I did like the size and feel of the camera (and didn?t even mind the touch screen), the photos that it took were far from impressive. The colors were muted and dull and there was very little detail ? even in macro shots. While I didn?t expect it to compare to (for example) a dSLR, I did expect a bit more than it offers. Indoor photos had noticeable noise, while those taken outside were equally unimpressive. I tried to change the color settings to ?Vivid? but this made very little difference.

For example, I tried to take a head shot of my Golden Retriever. I?ve taken dozens of these before with various Canons and used these as a basis for comparison. With the T70, the picture came out alright, but the details (i.e. her eyelashes and whiskers) were just not there the way they were with any of the Canons. Overall, the pictures looked like they were taken with soft focus (to the point where I was rubbing my eyes, thinking there was something wrong with my contacts). Personally, I prefer the sharp, clear precision that my other cameras have offered.

I read through the manual, searched online, and played around with the camera for quite some time only to find the controls severely lacking. While this camera may be great for the extreme beginner, anyone seeking any sort of advanced functions or breathtaking photos will be sorely disappointed.

I did like the flash. One problem that I have had in the past is what I refer to as an ?x-ray flash? where even my black dachshund looks white. This camera did not have that problem. Subjects were not washed out the way they tend to be with my Canons. In the end, however, this wasn?t enough to make it worthwhile.

I guess basically, it is what it is: a very entry level, point-and-shoot camera. Personally, I expected more, however. And so, despite my bad experiences, I?m off to get another Canon.

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

great camera for the price

by jtran15570 on March 30, 2008

Pros: big 3 inch touchscreen,ease of use , lots of features

Cons: none so far

Summary: i bought this camera at bestbuy for $299.99 and i was well worth the money. it takes great pictures and has tons of settings and features. it has a ...

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Summary: i bought this camera at bestbuy for $299.99 and i was well worth the money. it takes great pictures and has tons of settings and features. it has a good auto mode for ease of use or program mode with lots of settings you can adjust for better pictures. i would highly recomend this camera for anyone that is looking for a quality digital camera at a good price.

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
10 stars

Amazing camera

by thebeat on January 1, 2008

Pros: Excellent features, Pictures, 1080p widescreen, everything else it provides

Cons: The LCD gets dirty with finger smudges, but just get a screen protector and you will be fine.

Summary: I bought this camera for my mom and she loves it! It has amazing features, touch screen, VERY EASY TO USE, wide screen is great, and best of all, the ...

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Summary: I bought this camera for my mom and she loves it! It has amazing features, touch screen, VERY EASY TO USE, wide screen is great, and best of all, the photos turn out AMAZING in both dark and outdoor situations. It is very fast (shutter lag) and reliable. Photo Quality is the best I have seen. A bit grainy at ISO 3200 but who takes pics at such high ISO settings anyways? Great camera!

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1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
9 stars

Sleek Camera That Packs A Punch!

by Alan6738 on July 19, 2008

Pros: Gorgeous 3" LCD Screen
Easy to Navigate Interface
Excellent pictures
Fast recycle time.

Cons: Insensitive touch screen.
Lack of shutter speed settings.
No SD card slot.

Summary: Great camera for the price. I looked at all the other ones in this price range and size, the Lumix, Coolpix and I found the Sony one to be very ...

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Summary: Great camera for the price. I looked at all the other ones in this price range and size, the Lumix, Coolpix and I found the Sony one to be very appealing to the eye. The camera feels very sturdy, the slide mechanism is very tight- meaning it doesn't feel like it'll open and close by itself..that cheap feeling.

I love how clear and crisp the pictures are, the focus range is phenomenal, I can take breathtaking landscape pictures of the ocean and mountains, and still have crisp super close shots such as a single flower or even fine print.

As C-Net mentioned, the confirmation pop-ups for every menu button you hit makes changing settings sluggish. Pair that with a less that responsive screen and you get frustration. But, that part is vastly overwhelmed by the good parts of the camera.

Overall, if you don't mind the touch-screen, this is the camera for you.

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9 stars

It had the ladies looking and the techies drooling

by ptcruz74 on February 10, 2008

Pros: light as a feather, but packs a punch

Cons: not a doubt in my mind

Summary: Smashed the Instamatic Polaroid, made way for the Sony.

Summary: Smashed the Instamatic Polaroid, made way for the Sony.

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Specifications

Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSCT70S

General
Product Type Digital camera - Compact
Color Silver
Weight 4.5 oz
Width 3.5 in
Depth 0.8 in
Height 2.2 in
Body Material Aluminum
Main Features
Resolution 8.1 megapixels
Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
Sensor resolution 8.1 megapixels
Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
Effective Sensor Resolution 8,100,000 pixels
Total Pixels 8,300,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 3200, ISO 1600, ISO 100
Digital Zoom 2 x
Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
Shooting Programs High sensitivity, Twilight portrait, Twilight mode, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Hi-speed shutter, Snow, Fireworks
Special effects Vivid, Black & White, Sepia, Neutral
Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure Modes Automatic, Program

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