In summary
Sony’s pocket-sized Cyber-shot DSC-T3 is slimmer and lighter than the T1 model it replaces but has the same 5-megapixel sensor and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens. The large 2.5-inch LCD panel features a new ‘Clear Photo’ technology that reduces the impact of reflected light and provides a better view in bright conditions. No viewfinder is provided. The lens sits in the top corner and zooming movements are internal, so it’s easy to intrude a finger into the field of view. A tiny built-in flash is positioned beside the lens above the AF illuminator. . . [more]
Full review
Sony’s pocket-sized Cyber-shot DSC-T3 is slimmer and lighter than the T1 model it replaces but has the same 5-megapixel sensor and Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens. The large 2.5-inch LCD panel features a new ‘Clear Photo’ technology that reduces the impact of reflected light and provides a better view in bright conditions. No viewfinder is provided. The lens sits in the top corner and zooming movements are internal, so it’s easy to intrude a finger into the field of view. A tiny built-in flash is positioned beside the lens above the AF illuminator. The camera is supplied with a docking cradle with USB 2.0 and A/V out ports allowing it to be connected to a PC or TV set. No tripod mount is provided. Video clips are recorded in MPEG Movie VX format but you need a Memory Stick Pro Duo card for VGA movies at 30fps.
The test camera produced sharp images with accurate colours but elevated contrast and saturation. Capture lag averaged 0.2 seconds, with pre-focused subjects recorded almost instantaneously. The white balance delivered the best results with the manual pre-sets. Flash output was weak and noise was obvious in shots at ISO 400.
Strengths
- MPEG Movie VX movies at VGA/30 fps
- Docking station included
- Histogram display
Weaknesses
- Poor auto white balance in incandescent light
- Poorly positioned lens
- No tripod mount
- Weak flash [BG05]
Specifications
Image sensor: 5.8 x 4.35mm Super HAD CCD with 5,255,000 photosites (5.0 megapixels effective)
Lens: Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 6.7-20.1mm f3.5-4.4 zoom (38-114mm in 35mm format)
Zoom ratio: 3x optical, up to 6x digital
Dimensions (wxhxd): 91 x 60 x 17.8 mm
Weight: 146 g (without battery and card)
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