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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: DSCT70S
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- 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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CNET editors' review
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 (Silver) price range: $300.00 - $304.08
- Reviewed by: Phil Ryan
- Reviewed on: 02/12/2008
The good: Optical image stabilization; face detection; smile shutter.
The bad: Long flash recycle time; somewhat unresponsive touch screen; very noisy at ISO 1,600 and above.
The 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.
User reviews
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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 ...
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.8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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!
8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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!!!
5 out of 5 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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!
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Broke in less than 2 years with the "vibration problem"
by PointFive-1 on January 12, 2010
Pros: High quality pictures.
Cons: Engineering problem plagues this design. I owned a T1 and it suffered the same fate.
Summary: Buy another brand.
Summary: Buy another brand.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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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 ...
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!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Vibration problem is related by a lot of users.
by cabs2010 on November 22, 2010
Pros: Good when not broke.
Cons: Vibration problem is related by a lot of users and only T20 model has a recall. Sony should review this decision.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: DSCT70S
- Description: The slim little camera with a big widescreen. In sleek silver, pure black, porcelain white or pearly pink, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 fits your lifestyle to a T -- with giant 3.0" Widescreen touch-panel LCD display for shooting and sharing, simple icon control and touch-and zoom capability, Face Detection technology and Smile Shutter mode to help you capture more smiles. Carl Zeiss 3X Optical zoom and the Sony Double Anti-Blur Solution gives you great shots in low light -- and HD Output lets you share memories in spectacular high definition on your Sony Bravia HDTV and other compatible HDTV models.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Enclosure Color Silver
- Resolution 8.1 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 8,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8,100,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5"
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty 9
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Image Recording Format JPEG
- AV Interfaces Composite video/audio
Exposure & White Balance
- Light Sensitivity ISO 3200,
ISO 400,
ISO 1600,
ISO 800,
ISO 100,
ISO 200,
ISO auto,
ISO 80 - Exposure Metering Multi-segment,
Center-weighted,
Spot - Exposure Modes Program,
Automatic - Shooting Programs Soft snap,
Snow,
Beach,
Twilight portrait,
Hi-speed shutter,
Twilight mode,
Fireworks,
High sensitivity,
Landscape - Special Effects Black & White,
Sepia,
Neutral,
Vivid - White Balance Automatic,
Presets,
Custom - White Balance Presets Incandescent,
Cloudy,
Fluorescent light (daylight),
Daylight,
Fluorescent light (warm white),
Fluorescent light (cool white),
Flash - Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
Lens System
- Type Carl Zeiss 3 x x Zoom lens - 6.33 mm - 19 mm - F/3.5-4.3
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus Adjustment Manual,
Automatic - Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 0.4 in
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 9 groups / 11 elements
- Features Aspherical lens
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Slow synchro,
Fill-in mode,
Auto mode,
Flash OFF mode,
Red-eye reduction - Features AF illuminator
- Effective Flash Range 3.9 in - 10 ft
Additional Features
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec,
10 sec - Additional Features Digital image rotation,
Blur warning,
DPOF support,
In-camera red-eye removal,
Audio recording,
PRINT Image Matching,
Auto power save,
Digital noise reduction,
Touch-screen control,
Histogram display,
PictBridge support,
USB 2.0 compatibility,
Direct print Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type 3 in LCD display
- Resolution 230,000 pixels
- Display Features Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB,
1 x Composite video/audio output
Software
- Software Driver,
Sony Picture Motion Browser System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP 4,
Microsoft Windows XP SP 2,
Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple Mac OS 9.1,
Apple Mac OS 9.2,
Apple Mac OS X 10.1,
Apple Mac OS X 10.4 - Peripheral Devices USB port,
CD-ROM drive Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Battery charger,
Wrist strap,
Docking station adapter,
USB cable,
Stylus,
Audio / video cable - Body Material Aluminum
Battery
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )
Memory / Storage
- RAM Installed 31 MB
- Memory Card Slot Memory Stick PRO Duo card
- Supported Memory Cards Memory Stick Duo,
Memory Stick PRO Duo - Included Memory Card 31 MB Integrated
- Image Storage RAW,
JPEG 3264 x 2448,
JPEG 2592 x 1944,
JPEG 2048 x 1536,
JPEG 3264 x 2176,
JPEG 1920 x 1080,
JPEG 640 x 480 - Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480,
MPEG - 640 x 480,
MPEG - 160 x 112 Dimensions & Weight
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 0.8 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 4.5 oz
Main Features
- 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.
Product series
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 (White)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
8.1 megapixels,
3 x,
1/2.5 in,
CCD -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 (Black)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
8.1 megapixels,
3 x,
38 - 114mm F/3.5,
1/2.5",
Super HAD CCD,
Optical (Super Steady Shot) -
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 (Silver)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Ultracompact,
8.1 megapixels,
3 x,
38 - 114mm F/3.5,
1/2.5",
Super HAD CCD,
Optical (Super Steady Shot)
Accessories
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
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