Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: The T200 is a compact camera with an 8 megapixel sensor and a 5x Zeiss zoom -- 35-175mm film equivalent. The optics are folded within the body and do not protrud. The only external controls are power switch (power is also turned on and off with the slidin

Pros: The touch screen control function is logical. All camera settings - there are not that many - are easily accessible. Used with care picture quality is acceptable, if a bit hit and miss. No doubt the intended customer is a person who will leave the mode se

Cons: The price seems a little high. Perhaps this is a consequence of the included gimmicks, such as face recognition and Smile Shutter, or perhaps the touch screen. Auto white balance in Program mode is poor and left to its own devices it will select high ISO

Verdict: The Sony T200 is a perplexing camera. Those who buy it as a fashion accessory with the latest in gimmickry will probably love it. For less money you can buy the Sony DSCW80 (RRP $350) which is a better camera. Mind you, it looks like a camera, so it won't

Review summary: If you've heard anything about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200, you've almost certainly heard about its 3.5-inch touch screen interface. Unimpressive image quality, however, has plagued Sony ultra-compacts in the past, and the final verdict on the T200 is mi

Pros: Superb shooting speed, Cool touch screen interface, Smart auto modes, Lots of unique features

Cons: Menus are clunky, Not great image detail, Ugly high-ISO photos, Flash unit barely acceptable

Pros: Fast performance; Smile Shutter and touch-based focus are quirky but useful features; touch-screen interface much improved over previous cameras.

Cons: Too reliant on the touch screen; poor picture quality compared with the T100's; tiny zoom rocker.

Verdict: Though still a solid camera, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200's touch-sensitive LCD and lower image quality present a step back from its excellent predecessor.

Pros: 5X zoom lens in a compact, stylish metal body Optical image stabilization Good image quality (by ultra-compact standards) Enormous 3.5" touchscreen LCD display; great outdoor visibility (at bright setting) Snappy focusing speeds, though sluggish in low li

Cons: Some blown highlights, blurry corners, and vignetting in photos; moderate barrel distortion Noise reduction smudges details, mottles sky at low ISOs; unimpressive high ISO image quality Redeye a big problem (but at least you can fix it) Design annoyances:

Verdict: If the 3X zoom and 2.5" LCD on a typical ultra-compact just isn't enough for you, then you'll like the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200. It packs a 5X zoom and an absolutely enormous 3.5" LCD display into an thin metal body. Of course, there are some compromises