Compare Prices : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20

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 ...

Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 -- a replacement for the DSC-T10 -- features an eight megapixel sensor which is coupled to a Zeiss-branded 3x optical zoom and a 2.5 inch LCD display. The DSC-T20's 38 to 114mm equivalent lens incorporates Sony's Super ...

Pros: Ultra compact form factor fits in a shirt pocket ; Not too small for features like image stabilization, high ISO sensitivity and Face Detection ; Big, beautiful LCD screen, usable (but a little hard to see) in full sun and in surprisingly dim lighting ...

Cons: Limited flash range (no surprise, this is very typical of subcompact digital cameras) ; HD output but no HD video ; No HD cable or dock included ; Strong pincushion distortion at telephoto ; Severe chromatic aberration at wide angle ; Auto white ...

Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 shipped from April 2007 priced at $330, and is available in pink, white, black and silver

Review summary: The Sony DSC T20 is one of the most stylish digital cameras on the market. It is small enough to fit into a pocket and takes a decent photo as well. Plus points include ease of use and very low shutter lag times.

Pros: Low shutter lag - ease of use - stylish

Cons: Red eye on indoor photos

Verdict: 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!

Review summary: Sony's T-series is a neat range of ultracompact cameras and the T20 is no exception -- it comes in four stylish colours, has an 8-megapixel sensor, 3x optical zoom and is not priced out of reach. Images are of a decent quality, too

Pros: Slim, sleek design ; face detection ; optional HD output ; fast performance

Cons: Must half-press shutter to ensure focus ; very noisy at ISO 800 and above

Verdict: Sony's DSC-T20 is a stylish, solidly built camera with quick performance and pleasing image quality at lower ISO settings