Typical price: £170
What is it: Classy 8-megapixel touchscreen snapper
What we think: An instant shutter, enormous touchscreen and respectable pictures in a gorgeous compact
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 12 November 2007
Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70, white balance, Memory Stick Pro, face detection
We like:
Classy styling; giant touchscreen interface; non-existent shutter lag; decent battery life
We don't like:
Pointless 'smile shutter' feature; clunky zoom control
You might also need:
A cloth to clean off fingerprints
CNET UK judgement:
If touchscreen compacts are for you, then the classy Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 is for you. One of the comeliest compacts we've seen for a while, and respectably-featured with it. Pictures are decent, the shutter is fast enough to take your hand off and did we mention how pretty it is?
Full review:
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 is an 8.1-megapixel snapper that looks every penny worth of its £170 pricetag, but there are still plenty of people unconvinced about touchscreens. We put the T70 through its paces. Continue Reading...
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 History
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