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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70

alaTest has collected and analyzed 739 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the design and screen. The flash and color are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the energy efficiency and connectivity. There are some negative reviews about the features and shutter.

performance, color, flash, screen, design

low-light, memory, viewfinder, shutter, features

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 (Silver)

 

Someone at Sony must really love touch screens. They're the interface of choice for the company's camcorders and in the last couple of years have been making inroads on the camera side of the business. All of the current T-series models have touch...

Optical image stabilization; face detection; smile shutter.

Long flash recycle time; somewhat unresponsive touch screen; very noisy at ISO 1,600 and above.

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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Sony DSC-T70

 

Sony's new T-series cameras feature high-definition output so you can bring your photos to the party and take full advantage of the HD equipment already in your home. Once you have viewed photos in the utmost clarity, color and detail on an HDTV set,...

Shooting in low light doesn't have to result in blurry, grainy photos. Sony's Super Steady Shot® optical image stabilization counters camera shake and stabilizes images so you can easily shoot with longer exposure times. Armed with high light...

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How to Buy a Point

 

If you're as concerned about how your camera looks as you're snapping shots as you are with the shots themselves, you'll love Sony's $299.99 8-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T70. This well-designed ultracompact turns heads with its good looks, but it also...

Nice features for the price. 3-inch (widescreen) touch-screen LCD. Lots of in-camera editing options. Effective Smile Shutter mode.

Doesn't excel in low-light shooting situations. High ISO settings turn out very dark photos. No custom white balance.

This slim and snazzy Cyber-shot packs a big 3-inch touch-screen LCD and offers plenty of features and good overall picture quality.

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Sony DSC-T70

 

The 8.1-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T70 from Sony is a compact point-and-shoot that feels solidly built. Unfortunately, you must navigate the camera's menu and controls via a 3-inch touch screen LCD (in wide-screen format). The panel is large, but the...

High ISO capability ; Can shoot in 16-by-9 format

Touchscreen controls hard to press

The DSC-T70 looks flashy, but its image quality leaves room for improvement, and we found its touchscreen frustrating to use.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70

 

A wide 3-inch touch-screen LCD is the main attraction on this well-designed ultracompact from Sony. Features galore and good image quality round out the pocketable package.

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Sony CyberShot T70

 

Here is my video review.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 Review

 

Most of my camera experience is with DSLRs.

Compact, yet solid A capable camera for the most part Excellent macro mode

Limited battery life Buttons were too easy to accidentally press Touch screen

is a nice little camera to fit this bill. It's compact in nature, yet easy to use, and provides decent image quality for general shooting. It's also one of a handful of cameras out there with a touch screen interface. If this bit of technology appeals...

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"Vibration problem is related by a lot of users."

 

Good when not broke.

Vibration problem is related by a lot of users and only T20 model has a recall. Sony should review this decision.

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Vibration problem is related by a lot of users.

 

Good when not broke

Vibration problem is related by a lot of users and only T20 model has a recall. Sony should review this decision

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"Nice Design, Performance is Good"

 

This camera has an excellent look on the outside and an okay performance on the inside.

The design is very nice and stylish. Good features that take advantage of the touch screen.

The overall performance is a bit slow and the zoom strength is mediocre. The frame rate for burst is a bit slow and the photograph ratio is rather strange (could be just me). Some buttons are a bit difficult to operate.

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Product Specifications

Sony's worldwide reputation for creating unique, attractive, high-quality, advanced technology products rests on a long line of innovations embraced by people from all walks of life. With a diverse product lineup serving a variety of lifestyles and industries, Sony continuously strives to introduce new products and technologies to meet changing market needs. PRODUCT FEATURES: 8.1 Megapixels (effective); Zoom: 3x Optical, 5.1x HD Smart (16:9); 6x Precision Digital, 15x Smart (VGA); Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens; LCD: 3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus; Stamina (CIPA): Up to approx. 270 shots / approx. 135 min.

Audio Input

Type:Microphone

Battery

Battery Form Factor:Manufacturer specific

Camera Flash

Red Eye Reduction: Yes
Type:Built-in flash

Digital Camera

Digital Camera Type:Compact
Supported Flash Memory:Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:0.8in
Height:2.2in
Weight:4.5oz
Width:3.5in

Display (Projector)

Diagonal Size:3in
Diagonal Size (metric):7.6cm
Display Form Factor:Built-in
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD display

Exposure Parameters

Shooting Programs:Beach / Fireworks / Hi-speed shutter / High sensitivity / Landscape / Snow / Soft snap / Twilight mode / Twilight portrait

Flash Memory

Form Factor:Memory Stick PRO Duo
Storage Capacity:2GB

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:DSC-T70/DSC-T70 HD Value Pack/DSC-T70B/DSC-T70HDPR/DSC-T70S
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony Cyber-shot

Lens System

Lens Aperture:F/3.5-4.3
Max Focal Length:19mm
Min Focal Length:6.33mm
Optical Zoom:3
Type:Zoom lens

Miscellaneous

Color:Black/Pink/Silver

Optical Sensor

Optical Sensor Size:1/2.5"
Optical Sensor Size (metric):10.2 mm ( 1/2.5 ) / 10.2 mm ( 1/2.5" )
Optical Sensor Type:Super HAD CCD
Sensor Resolution:8.1Megapixel

Optical System

Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer: Yes
Image Stabilizer:Optical (Super Steady Shot)

Storage Floppy Drive

Type: None

Video Input

Digital Video Format:MPEG VX
Digital Zoom:2/6
Face Detection: Yes
ISO (Max):3200
Light Sensitivity:ISO 100 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 3200 / ISO 400 / ISO 80 / ISO 800 / ISO auto
Shooting Modes:Frame movie mode
Special Effects:Black & White / Neutral / Sepia / Vivid
Still Image Format:JPEG
Type:Digital camera

Viewfinder

Viewfinder Type: None
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