Sony Cyber-shot DSC T7

Résumé : The new Sony DSC-T7 takes "thin" to a whole new level for a sophisticated digital camera design. By far the thinnest Cyber-shot to date, the Sony T7 is noteworthy not only for its amazingly thin profile, but for the range of features and image quality ...

Points forts : Ultra-sleek, tiny form factor, very literally shirt-pocket sized, Rugged build quality, very nice feel to the lens cover in particular, Rich feature set for a subcompact, Better than average lens for a subcompact model, good sharpness in the corners, ...

Points faibles : A good lens, but pincushion distortion is higher than average at telephoto focal lengths, Poor low-light performance due to short maximum shutter times, Very weak flash (very common with subcompact cameras), No in-camera battery charging, External ...

Conclusion : Here at IR, we had some differences of experience/opinion with the T7's form factor. Shawn really didn't care for it: His hands were so conditioned to holding conventional cameras that he kept wanting to hold it like a conventional rangefinder, with ...

Résumé : The T7 will appeal to those who wants an ultracompact camera that has a strong built, and yet take reasonable pictures.

Points forts : Slim design ; large LCD screen ; no protruding telescopic lens

Points faibles : Small control buttons ; average battery performance

Points forts : Sleek, sexy design ; easy to use ; large and clear LCD ; solid snapshot feature set ; high-quality movie mode

Points faibles : Weak flash ; mediocre image quality ; high noise levels above ISO 100

Conclusion : Snapshot photographers who prefer style over substance may overlook this camera's unimpressive photo quality.

Résumé : The superslim design makes it the Kate Moss of ultracompacts, but you pay a price -- both financially and in terms of the handling.

Points forts : 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

Points faibles : Awkward to handle, Cryptic menus, Separate accessories required to mount it on a tripod, connect it to your computer and charge the battery

Conclusion : 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.

Résumé : The superslim design makes it the Kate Moss of ultracompacts, but you pay a price -- both financially and in terms of the handling

Points forts : 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

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