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Sony CyberShot DSC-T700 Reviews: Digital Compact Camera

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“Good compact design - does everything it says on the tin!” D , Leeds View all 14 real customer reviews

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Build Quality	9.5
Ease of use	8.7
Features	9.1
Image quality	9.4
Value for money (at time of purchase)	8.4
Overall rating	9.3

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Score 9.0/10

D , Leeds

+ Good compact design - does everything it says on the tin!

- Some controls - playback & zoom are a bit fiddly

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purchased 25 Sep 2008

Score 9.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ great touch screen, brilliant pictures, good size

- the zoom

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purchased 01 Feb 2009

Score 8.0/10

Anonymous verified purchaser

+ Everything Really, Image quality is Excellent......n the screens, State of the art.

- Ibit Hard to figure out, all the features are there....but. loads of opitions.

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purchased 16 Nov 2008

Score 9.0/10

Vivien, Lewisham, London , “Other”

+ easy to use, handy and most importantly.. produces great image quality

- no panaromic function available. night mode needs to be stationary for quite awhile.

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purchased 26 Feb 2009

Score 10.0/10

Suzie, Totnes , “Keen amateur”

+ It's a compact little camera with lots of features including built in memory.

- Slight problem with the sliding opening mechanism which is a little awkward at times but otherwise no bad points.

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purchased 06 Jun 2009

Score 10.0/10

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+ The Large Screen make it easy to take the photograph. The slide show feature is great. It fits esily into my handbag. I love it.

- None as yet.

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purchased 18 May 2009

Score 9.0/10

paul, dunstable beds

+ 1/ good size screen-------touch screen controls good-----small enough to fit on shirt pocket.

- expensive

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purchased 20 Apr 2009

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PC Advisor expert review - by Kathleen Cullen

A trendsetter in digital cameras, Sony takes design to new heights with its 10.1Mp Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700.

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reviewed 05 Nov 2008

Product Features

Camera Type	Compact
There are 2 main types of camera: The SLR and the Compact. SLR stands for Single Lens Reflex. SLR cameras use a prism to reflect the exact image as seen through the lens and so offers a more accurate viewfinder. SLR cameras have detachable lenses offering greater flexibility if you wish to take a variety of different photographs. Compact cameras have a built in lens and an ‘above lens’ viewfinder which is less accurate but they are often cheaper, more sleekly designed and easier to carry anywhere with you to capture that moment perfectly without having to fiddle with complex settings or a bag full of lenses.
resolution (Megapixel)	10.1

Optical Zoom Ratio	4
The amount by which the camera optics (lens) can bring the subject closer.
Screen Size in Inches	3.5
Screen size is measured diagonally from corner to corner.
Digital Zoom Ratio	8
Not to be confused with optical zoom, digital zoom enlarges a portion of the image thus simulating optical zoom. In doing so, some image quality is lost.
Face Recognition	Yes
A function for automatically detecting peoples faces and correctly adjusting the focus and exposure to take the best photo
Image Stabilisation	Yes
If a photo is taken at a slow shutter speed, or at a long focal length, the effects of ‘hand shake’ will be amplified. Some cameras come with built-in image stabilisation which is designed to act against this to produce sharper images. It’s great for low light shots without a tripod, like at a gig.
Colour	Multi
The main colour of the product.
Memory Card Slot	Yes
Having a memory card slot allows you to save data to a memory card and then transfer it to another device. For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly. Memory card slots come in many formats: Compact Flash Card Memory Stick Duo Micro SD Card MMC SD Card SDHC Card
Media Format	Memory Stick Duo
This is the type of storage that your digital camera or camcorder uses to save images to. The main types of card media format: Compact Flash Micro SD MMC (Multi Media Card) SD Card (Secure Digital) SDHC (Secure Disk High Capacity)
PictBridge	Yes
An industry standard allowing images to be printed from camera to printer, without needing a computer. CIPA PictBridge Standard Website
Macro Mode	Yes
This mode allows close-up photograpy of small objects such as insects and flowers.
Video Recorder	Yes
Video recording functionality allows the capture of videos in mpeg or avi format which is great if you want to capture a whole scene, not just one moment.
Manual Focus	No
Almost all modern cameras have autofocus. Manual focus allows you to override the autofocus and set the distance yourself. This is especially useful if your camera is struggling to focus in a low-light or confusing scene.
Timer	Yes
Having a timer function is essential if you want to get into the shot yourself. Make sure your camera has this feature if you plan to go on holiday and capture photos of you and your friends or family having fun together.
Under Water	No
An under water feature means your camera is safe to dive with, usually between 3 and 5 metres. Most dSLR cameras will require expensive separate housing so consider investing in a waterproof digital compact first.
Dimensions (mm)	58.4x95x16.4
The size of the device in millimetres, in width x height x depth.
Weight (g)	135
The weight of the product in grams.
Flash	Yes
Whether or not your camera has an in-built flash. Flashes are essential for fully capturing a low light image.
Body Only	Yes
dSLR cameras have detachable lenses and are sold in a variety of combinations. This facet lets you know whether the package your are considering comes bundled with a lens or whether it is just the body of the camera.
Resolution (Pixels)	3648x2736
A camera sensor, that captures the photograph, is measured in pixels. The number given here is the horizontal amount of pixels followed by the vertical quantity of pixels. The more pixels a camera sensor has, the bigger and higher quality the image will be.
Shortest Shutter Speed	1000
This is the fastest speed at which the camera can take a photo. Faster shutter speeds really freeze the action and are great for sports photography.
Longest Shutter Speed	4"
This is the longest exposure your camera will take. The longer you take a photo for, the more light is let in and the more motion is captured. Long shutter speeds can give fantastic, artistic results. Try photographing the night sky at 30s or longer to see how the rotation of the Earth causes the stars to curve through the scene.
Max. Aperture Lens 1	f3.5-4.6
Measured in f-stops the aperture of a lens dictates the maximum amount of light captured. If you want to do low light photography look for something with a wide aperture like f2.8. The widest aperture is given as a range as it changes when your lens is zoomed in.
In-Built Memory (MB)	4096

USB Port	Yes
Socket for connecting devices such as a computers and other components
WiFi	No
Wifi allows you to connect your device to wireless routers or modems which allows you to connect to broadband internet.

Also known as: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700/S, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700/H, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700/P, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T700

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Slim and stylish with high-capacity 4GB memory and photo album function. 10.1 megapixels with 3.5-inch wide touchscreen, 4x optical zoom, optical SteadyShot, improved Smile Shutter, enhanced Face Detection and Intelligent Scene Recognition

* 10.1 effective megapixels resolution for clear enlargements beyond A3 size * 4GB internal memory stores up to 24,120 photos (in VGA format) * Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 4x optical zoom * Photo Album functions for easy management and searches of stored images; with folder, date, favourites and event views plus face searches * Sharemark technology for simple labelling, resizing and PC upload of selected images * Smile Shutter with easier operation waits until subject smiles before firing the shutter: with selectable child/adult priority * Enhanced Face Detection with auto child/adult recognition optimises focus, exposure, white balance and skin tone for clearer portraits * Intelligent Scene Recognition selects correct shooting mode depending on subject: new Portrait mode features Anti-Blink technology * 3.5-inch (921K dot) Xtra Fine wide LCD touchscreen with high contrast and wide viewing angle * HD Output compatible with PhotoTV HD displays for optimised still images on BRAVIA TV * BIONZ processor for enhanced image quality with low noise and fast response * Double Anti-blur with Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation and High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for clearer handheld shooting in low light * D-Range Optimiser adjusts exposure and contrast in high-contrast and backlit scenes * Fun in-camera retouching and paint functions