Reviews of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 (black)
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CNET Review
The Good: Slim, sleek design; face detection; optional HD output; fast performance.
The Bad: Must half-press shutter to ensure focus; very noisy at ISO 800 and above.
The Bottom Line: Sony's DSC-T20 is a stylish, solidly-built camera with quick performance and pleasing image quality at lower ISO settings.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 79/100 and users 85/100. Comparing these reviews to 555170 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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No Rating
dcviews.com
Review Summary: Sony has released a service notice for the DSC-T20 digital camera. In certain units (serial numbers on Sony's support site), the lens cannot adjust properly due to a mechanical failure in the lens mechanism. When the automatic features of the camera ...
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cameras.co.uk
Review Summary: I like the Sony DSC T20. It stands up well against other pocket sized digital cameras. It is likely to prove attractive owing to its looks, ease of use and low shutter delay times. The low shutter delay times mean that you should not miss a picture!
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSCT20/B
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Width 3.5 in
- Depth 0.9 in
- Height 2.2 in
- Weight 4.5 oz
- Enclosure Color Black
Main Features
- Resolution 8.1 megapixels
- Color Support Color
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Total Pixels 8,300,000 pixels
- Effective Sensor Resolution 8,100,000 pixels
- Light Sensitivity ISO 80, ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs Snow, Soft, Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Snap shot, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, High sensitivity, Magnifying glass, Twilight portrait
- Special Effects Sepia, Vivid, Neutral, Black & White
- Image Stabilizer Optical (Super Steady Shot)
- Image stabilizer feature Optical stabilization helps prevent blurry pictures, especially for handheld cameras at slow shutter speeds or when using high optical zoom. This camera utilizes built-in Super SteadyShot stabilization to assist in taking sharper pictures.
- Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment, Center-weighted
- Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
- Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- Face Detection Yes
- White Balance Presets, Automatic
- White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Fluorescent light (daylight), Fluorescent light (cool white), Fluorescent light (warm white)
- Digital Video Format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 160 x 112
Memory / Storage
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Integrated Memory 31 MB
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 3264 x 2448, JPEG 3264 x 2176, JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 640 x 480
Camera Flash
- Camera Flash Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective Flash Range 4 in - 10 ft
- Features AF illuminator, Flash +/- compensation
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 6.33 mm - 19 mm - F/3.5-4.3
- Focal Length 6.33 mm - 19 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 9
- Min Focus Range 19.7 in
- Macro Focus Range 1-50cm
- Lens Aperture F/3.5-4.3
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens Construction 9 group(s) / 11 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
- Features Aspherical lens
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 2 sec, 10 sec
- Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Face detection, Audio recording, Auto power save, Built-in speaker, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, Dynamic Range Optimizer, RGB primary color filter, In-camera red-eye removal, Display brightness control
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type None
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
- Display Form Factor Built-in
- Display Format 230,400 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
- Software Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Motion Browser
System Requirements for PC Connection
- Operating System Support MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X 10.3 or later
- Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Wrist strap
- Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable
Power
- Power Device Battery charger - External
Battery
- Supported Battery Sony NP-BG1
- Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 960 mAh ( Included )
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