Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC T5

Review summary: Sony's latest touch screen ultracompact, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500, takes aim at sophisticated shooters seeking high-quality video capture.

Pros: Slim, stylish form factor ; Best video capture around in a digicam ; Easy-to-use full auto camera ; Speedy performance

Cons: Noise, loss of color render highest ISOs useless ; AF flakes out on ocassion ; Some cheap looking plastics used in construction ; Needs a more powerful battery

Verdict: Building on the foundation laid by Sony's long line of touch screen Cyber-shot T models, the T500 brings more advanced shooting features, 720p video recording, HDMI connectivity, and a more svelte and serious appearance to Sony's popular pocket cams

Review summary: The Cyber-shot DSC-T5 ($349) is the latest addition to Sony's line of ultra thin cameras. The T5 takes styling cues from the original DSC-T1 (and the more recent DSC-T7 as well), with its unique slide-down lens cover. Other features on the T5 are ...

Pros: Good photo quality (though see issue below) ; Ultra-thin, stylish metal body comes in four colors ; Large 2.5" LCD is very usable in bright outdoor light (though see issues below) ; Robust performance ; AF-assist lamp ; good low light focusing ; Very ...

Cons: Images are on the soft and fuzzy side ; Weak flash ; Redeye ; LCD hard to see in low light ; Sliding lens cover makes it easy to accidentally turn camera on/off ; No optical viewfinder ; Poorly-placed microphone ; Expensive memory card format ; ...

Verdict: As you can see, battery life has been improved quite a bit since the T7 and T33 were released. While it's not the best in class, the T5 is darn close

Review summary: Another stunner from Sony's stable.

Pros: Great styling; Good image quality; Intuitive controls

Cons: Slow zoom; Fat compared to the T7; Some nasty chrome fittings

Verdict: Okay, so it feels a bit bloated after handling its wafer-thin - albeit more expensive - older brother, but it's still very slim. The slide-down lens cover/power switch is still there, but the back panel is totally different. Whereas the T7's controls ...

Review summary: The T5 comes in four cool colors, so you can choose one that suits your style. Is red your color, or silver more your speed? Sony gives you options. The DSC-T5 is also ultra-thin, less...