Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T77 is a slim 10.1 Megapixel compact with a 4x optically-stabilised lens and a 3in touch-sensitive widescreen display. Announced in August 2008, it's the successor to the Cyber-shot T70. Sony's kept the display, sliding front ...

Pros: Slim body with non-extending lens., 3in touch-screen monitor., Smile Shutter mode really works., Optional cable for HDTV slideshows., Slim body with non-extending lens., 3in touch-screen monitor., Smile Shutter mode really works., Optional cable for ...

Cons: Lacking true wide angle coverage., Touch-screen often slow to use., Slim body can be uncomfortable to hold., Lacking true wide angle coverage., Touch-screen often slow to use., Slim body can be uncomfortable to hold.

Verdict: As we said at the start, there's no denying the Cyber-shot T77 is a slim, stylish and gadget-packed compact camera. Its touch-screen means it's almost bereft of buttons or switches, the smile-shutter really can recognise cheery faces and wait for them ...

Review summary: We take the sexy DSC-T77 for a walk in the park. Is it just a sleek piece of digital eye candy, or does it possess the brains behind the looks? Find out in our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 review.

Pros: Hot looks. Great playback features. Super compact.

Cons: Mediocre image quality across the board. Poor touch screen response. Minimal manual controls.

Review summary: Slick lines, but can it deliver?

Pros: Good image quality, metering, styling, build

Cons: No optical viewfinder, slow and convoluted touchscreen-activated menus, image noise at higher ISOs, battery life, low light AF, slide down on/off lens cover

Verdict: At just 15mm thin, the T77 provides a stylish and compact snapper but it has real problems that tarnish this otherwise stylish compact

Review summary: The Sony DSC T77 is super slim. It is just 15mm wide. In terms of looks and style it gets 10 out of 10. It has a touch controlled LCD screen and is likely to appeal to anyone who is style conscious.

Pros: Design and style - touch screen control

Cons: Photos need to be sharper

Verdict: This camera has a lot going for it. It is super slim and looks great. You are also likely to be impressed by the touch controlled LCD screen. Picture quality does not quite live up to the style and design, but you should still be able to take a decent ...

Review summary: This slim credit card-sized shooter is a petite performer that delivers better image quality than expected.

Pros: Slim, stylish design ; intuitive functions such as Smile Shutter ; good image quality for its class

Cons: Small icons which can be difficult to tap on ; minor restrictions on certain settings

Verdict:  The Cyber-shot DSC-T77 is one of the slimmest touchscreen shooters we have ever seen. It's amazing how Sony squeezed so many features into such a tiny profile and still managed to deliver impressive pictures.