Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC T30

Review summary: The Cyber-shot DSC-T30 ($500) is the top-end model in Sony's ultra-thin camera lineup. The T30 takes the basic design and features of the DSC-T9 and cranks them up a notch. That means that in addition to a 3X zoom lens and optical image stabilizer ...

Pros: Stylish, ultra-thin metal body ; comes in black and silver ; Optical image stabilizer ; Very good photo quality (though see issues below) ; low noise levels through ISO 400 ; Snappy performance ; Huge LCD display ; good outdoor / low light visibility ...

Cons: Redeye ; Above average purple fringing ; some corner softness ; No manual controls ; custom white balance and long shutter speed modes needed ; Burst mode could be better ; Annoying sliding lens cover ; Flimsy cover over memory card / battery ...

Verdict: The usual caveats about proprietary batteries apply here. They're expensive ($50 a pop) and you can't use "regular batteries" to get you throw the day in an emergency. Unfortunately these batteries are standard features on ultra thin cameras like the ...

Review summary: The 7.2-megapixel T30, announced in April 2006, is part of Sony's line of ultra-compact point-and-shoot digital cameras. At just under an inch thick, it offers a host of trendy features. It has an optical image stabilization system, 3-inch LCD screen, ...

Review summary: The 7.2-megapixel T30, announced in April 2006, is part of Sony's line of ultra-compact point-and-shoot digital cameras. At just under an inch thick, it offers a host of trendy features. It has an optical image stabilization system, 3-inch LCD screen, ...

Verdict: The T30 takes a different approach to lens design. While most cameras have telescoping lenses that come out of the camera body when in use, the T30's lens stays in the body. The lens cover is different, too, in the form of a large panel that covers ...

Review summary: Sony's T30 is the latest in a long line of compact snappers - and it could well be the best yet

Pros: Ultra-fast. Superb images. Compact

Cons: Plasticky feel. Poor screen. Slow zoom control