Sony’s Stunning Cyber-Shot DSC-T7
June 3, 2009 - Posted in advertisement, camera, gadgets
The 4.7 ounce Cyber-shot DSC-T7 is a head-turner. At just 0.625 inch thick, it’s one of the slimmest cameras I’ve seen. It sports a sturdy metal body and nice details, such as well-made levers and a substantial cover for the battery housing (most cameras have flimsy rubber covers that fall off or break easily)
But the $500 DSC-T7 does have it share of designs flaws. Its slimness, combined with the positioning o several buttons on the left, made the camera somewhat awkward to hold and use at times. And because the navigation buttons are on the left and the shutter is on the right, I was unable to operate the camera with one hand, which was frustrating. I could never get a comfortable grip on the camera, and I ended up smudging the LCD with my fingerprints on more than one occasion.
The good news: The DSC-T7 comes with both a 32Mb memory Stick Duo and a compact battery charger (The Casio and Nikon models recharged their batteries inside the camera when you seat them in the included cradles)
After shooting with these cameras, I’m hard-pressed to give any of them a glowing recommendation- all three had niggling issues. I would seriously consider buying the Casio EX-Z750 or the Nikon Coolpix S1. However, if I had my way I would combine the vibrant image quality of the Nikon, the intuitive menus and sharp photos of the Casio, and the sturdy housing and svelte design of the Sony to make the perfect tiny camera.
