Sony's 7.2 megapixel DSC-T30 reviewed

For the most part, Sony's latest ultra-compact member of the ultra-popular T-series line of digital cameras sounds like the perfect all-around point-and-shooter -- with a few important caveats. For starters, the DSC-T30 features a Carl Zeiss lens backed up by a 7.2 megapixel CCD, and Sony was gracious enough to toss in some optical image stabilization for steady hand-held shots even at slower shutter speeds. You also get a 3-inch display that fills nearly the entire backside of the camera, and that, according to Imaging Resource, performs much better than average in direct sunlight. For as low as $400, it would seem that this followup to the DSC-T9 should be unrivaled in the marketplace, but several non-minor flaws -- including heavy noise in low-light shots captured above ISO 200 and audible artifacts in some video clips -- would suggest that this model is not for everyone. Still, the small size, good overall photo quality, and superior battery life (400+ shots) are enough to make the T30 one of Imaging Resouce's coveted "Dave's Picks."

[Via Photography Blog]

[Zaid @ Oct 13th 2006 3:05PM]

Would you recommend Sony T30 over the Nikon S7c? (not interested in the WiFi) but overall picture quality and night time shots. Any advice would be helpful.

Thank you!

[aniven @ Feb 25th 2007 7:13PM]

Is DSC-T30 available here in seoul korea? i really want this model but i haven't notice it yet on stores...will somebody tell me? im just a tourist here and i don't know where to go...thank you...