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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77
By Leonard Goh
01/01/1970
URL: http://asia.cnet.com/reviews/digitalcameras/0,39005881,43883725p,00.htm

Sony's Cyber-shot lineup has recently been updated with the introduction of three new shooters, and one of the most eye-catching units has to be the Cyber-shot DSC-T77. Touted as the slimmest T-series point-and-shoot in the family, the T77 can fit well into any pockets or small bags. This touchscreen-operated model succeeds the Cyber-shot DSC-T70 with upgrades made to the sensor resolution, aesthetics and features. What impressed us about this camera was how Sony engineered a shooter that delivers performance and decent image quality within a small package. However, the icons on the screen are quite small, so tapping on them accurately may take some getting used to.

Question

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

Sony's Cyber-shot lineup has recently been updated with the introduction of three new shooters, and one of the most eye-catching units has to be the Cyber-shot DSC-T77. Touted as the slimmest T-series point-and-shoot in the family, the T77 can fit well into any pockets or small bags. This touchscreen-operated model succeeds the Cyber-shot DSC-T70 with upgrades made to the sensor resolution, aesthetics and features. What impressed us about this camera was how Sony engineered a shooter that delivers performance and decent image quality within a small package. However, the icons on the screen are quite small, so tapping on them accurately may take some getting used to.

Specs
General
Dimensions93.6 x 57.2 x 15 mm
Weight126 g
Inside The Camera
Optical sensorCCD
Sensor Resolution (max)10.3 megapixels
Resolution10.1 megapixels
Photodetectors (max)10.3 million
Photodetectors (effective)10.1 million
Zoom range4
Focal length35-140mm
Digital zoom8
Light sensitivityISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200
Lens apertureF3.5 to F4.6
FocusingMulti-point AF, Center-weighted AF, Spot AF, Focus preset and Flexible Spot AF
Normal focus range (min)8 cm
Macro focus range (min)1 cm
Shutter speed1/4 - 1/1000
MeteringMulti-segment/Multi-pattern, Center-weighted average, Spot
Creative controlsYes
Other useful featuresTouchscreen operation
Outside The Camera
LCD size (new)3 inch
Type of flashBuilt-in
Tripod mountYes
Storage type(s)Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo
HotshoeNo
Image Capture
Still image format (new)JPEG
Max. image resolution (new)3264 x 2736
Digital video captureYes
Max video resolution (new)640 x 480 @ 30 fps
Audio captureYes
Face recognitionYes