Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: While other cameras may rock face recognition, the DSC-T200 digital camera from Sony comes with something called Smile Shutter, which only takes pictures when the subject is smiling. Think of it as a smile detector...

Verdict: Digital cameras are pretty advanced these days with all sorts of cool technology tossed into the tiniest and thinnest of bodies. While other cameras may rock face recognition, the DSC-T200 digital camera from Sony comes with something called Smile ...

Review summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200 is an ultracompact 8-megapixel camera that oozes style and quality. It's built to last, produces bright and powerful pictures and has handy built-in features such as the 'Smile Shutter', which automatically takes photos ...

Pros: Bulletproof build ; smile-activated shutter ; good colours

Cons: Touchscreen interface ; tiny zoom control ; weak detail

Verdict: Whether you're in front of or behind this fun family camera, it's bound to raise a grin -- and capture it, with a unique new 'Smile Shutter' mode. The large touchscreen is easy (but slow) to use, the long lens is fast and flexible and images explode ...

Pros: Touch screen operates well, low image noise, relatively quick operation

Cons: Chromatic aberration is quite problematic, some sharpness issues

Verdict: Sony's Cyber-Shot DSC-T200 is an interesting camera. Its pictures suffer from some sharpness and chromatic aberration issues, but are still good enough for small and medium sized prints.

Review summary: sony cyber-shot t200 review: The Sony Cyber-shot T200 is a perfect camera for those who prize style and gimmicky features over performance and control.

Pros: Great design, Touchscreen interface, Nice, large 3.5-inch display

Cons: Iffy accuracy with Smile Shutter function, No custom white balance, Slight noise even at ISO 400

Verdict: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T200 is a perfect camera for those who prize style and gimmicky features over performance and control.

Review summary: You may remember Sony's new Cyber-shot T200 from way back at IFA, where we had the great and terrible pleasure of getting our grubby mitts all over it. Well, CNET Asia has gotten their mitts on the device for a thorough review, and we thought we'd ...