Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70

Résumé : Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T70 is an 8 Megapixel compact with a 3x optically-stabilised zoom lens. Announced in August 2007, it features a number of gadgets including a 3in touch-sensitive widescreen monitor and the capability to not just recognise faces, ...

Points forts : Slim body with non-extending lens ; 3in touch-screen monitor ; Smile Shutter mode really works ; Optional cable for HDTV slideshows ; Slim body with non-extending lens ; 3in touch-screen monitor ; Smile Shutter mode really works ; Optional cable for ...

Points faibles : Pedestrian 38-114mm lens range ; Noise and compression artefacts throughout ; Smile Shutter more fun than practical ; No manual control over aperture and shutter ; Pedestrian 38-114mm lens range ; Noise and compression artefacts throughout ; Smile ...

Conclusion : There's no denying the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 is a desirable-looking compact with some neat features. Sony's distinctive styling and unique gadgetry will see it immediately appeal to some people. And to be fair the gadgets are pretty good - the touch ...

Résumé : The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 is one fast snapper. With this 8.1-megapixel compact, shutter lag is non-existent, so you can start shooting the minute you hit the button. With 10 scene modes and features including 'smile shutter', you'll get crisp images ...

Points forts : Classy styling ; giant touchscreen interface ; non-existent shutter lag ; decent battery life

Points faibles : Pointless 'smile shutter' feature ; clunky zoom control

Conclusion : 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 ...

Résumé : Sony's 8.1-megapixel DSC-T70 cyber-shot is essentially a scaled-down version of the T200 model with a marginally smaller, lighter body, shorter zoom range and smaller LCD. Unlike previous T-series models, both are controlled via touch screens, which ...

Conclusion : Pictures taken with the test camera were bright and colourful with plenty of detail and lively colours. Exposures were biased slightly in favour of shadows so highlights tended to block up in outdoor shots, although dynamic range was wider than we've ...

Points forts : Touch screen, good noise performance

Points faibles : Chromatic aberration issues, some haloing in high contrast areas

Conclusion : Another solid touch screen offering from Sony, the Cyber-Shot DSC-T70 is a slightly slimmed down version of the T200. It offers relatively good quality pictures and combines them with a touch screen interface and a slick design.

Résumé : The Sony DSC T70 manages to get most things right. To start with the camera has a very fast shutter response. Picture quality is very good and I also like the build and style of the camera. It will fit easily into a pocket. This model is an 8 ...

Points forts : Low shutter lag - picture quality - design - extra features

Points faibles : I would like to see a touch more sharpness in some photos.

Conclusion : Picture quality and build quality place the DSC T70 towards the front rank of true pocket sized digital cameras. It also has very fast shutter response times.