Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: Mary Lojkine

Reviewed on: 24 June 2005

Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7, purple fringing, camera, optical viewfinder

We like:

Slim, pocketable and even wearable; sturdy metal case; big, bright LCD; all main functions accessible via buttons; pleasing snapshots; great macro, magnifying glass and movie modes

We don't like:

Awkward to handle; cryptic menus; separate accessories required to mount it on a tripod, connect it to your computer and charge the battery

You might also need:

Memory Stick Pro Duo cards (256MB or larger); spare battery; case

CNET UK judgement:

The superslim design makes it the Kate Moss of ultracompacts, but you pay a price -- both financially and in terms of the handling. Nevertheless, snapshots are pleasing and the big, bright LCD makes it a great camera to hand around.

Full review:

While there's rarely any method in the product-naming madness, it's tempting to believe that the 'T' in T7 stands for 'thin'. Measuring just 9.8mm thick at the thinnest point, and only 14.7mm across its bulging belly, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 is an anorexic supermodel on a lettuce-leaf diet. It's far thinner than your wallet, even on the day before payday. If you're too shy to flaunt it round your neck, it'll slide easily into your pocket. Continue Reading...