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A review of the fashionable Sony Cyber-Shot T200 touchscreen digital camera has been posted over at CNET Asia. ‘The Cyber-shot T200 is an animal along the lines of the former. It's wonderfully sleek. And it's a close replica of the awarding-winning Cyber-shot T100, so it's good to know that the Japanese firm understands the need for not fixing what's not broken. The slider cover remains identical. It's a large panel that protects the microphone, lens and flash all at the same time. And it still has that nice, solid snap when you flick it up or down. Compared with some flimsy sliders we've tried, this Sony's got quality. Yet, while the classics are still there, some have gone missing. The joypad controls on the Cyber-shot T100's back have been replaced by a 3.5-inch LCD. In fact, leftover buttons have migrated to the camera top and, they look and feel… a little cramped.’

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CNET have published a review of the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-G1 digital camera. ‘Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-G1 defies summarization. Is it an overpriced, overlarge 6-megapixel camera with an optically stabilized f/3.5-to-f/4.3, 38mm-to-114mm (3x) lens? A portable photo album with a big 3.5-inch display but a mere 2GB of memory and frustrating Wi-Fi capabilities? An underfeatured portable media player with not enough memory and basic MP3 and movie playback? Or just a confusing mashup of solutions in search of a problem? The large LCD constrains the G1 to an equally large size; to want this camera you really have to be more interested in huddling around the G1's excellent 3.5-inch LCD display, watching slide shows soundtracked by your favorite MP3s, than in actually shooting photos.’

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PopPhoto have published a review of the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H9 digital camera. ‘The H should stand for Hooray. The Cyber-shot DSC-H9 ($459, street), the new flagship in Sony's line of superzoom electronic-viewfinder cameras, has a 15X optical zoom, 8-megapixel capture, image stabilization, and a slew of fun and useful features. It's almost as good as a DSLR, with the added benefit of a 31-465mm equivalent f/2.7-4.5 Carl Zeiss zoom. Can it measure up? Sony certainly has gotten it closer to the DSLR mark than any superzoom EVF we've ever tested. Through ISO 400, it puts up Excellent image quality numbers: Excellent resolution (just shy of 1800 lines at ISO 80-200), Excellent color accuracy, and noise no higher than Moderately Low.’

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Digital Trends have published a review of the 12-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W200 digital camera. 'The DSC-W200 is a very unassuming digicam, looking like an Altoids tin with a silvery all-metal body with some nice accents. In other words, no one but you and few eagle-eyed friends will know you’re holding a cutting-edge digital camera. For the record, Casio recently introduced the 12MP EX-Z1200 ($399 USD) and Panasonic has the DMC-FX100, also $399 USD and 12 megapixels so the Sony isn’t the coolest camera ever. As a matter of fact, the Panasonic has a 28mm lens, one of my favorite features—but that’s a story for another day.'

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The Photography Blog have published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital compact camera. ‘The Sony G1 digital compact camera is a curious mix of exciting and rather more humdrum features. It offers a very large 3.5 inch LCD screen with an amazing 921,000 pixels, providing much higher resolution than most cameras. On the other hand, the DSC-G1 "only" has a 6 megapixel sensor, losing it marks at least from a marketing point of view, and the zoom is just the standard 3x optical model, equivalent to 38-114mm on a 35mm camera. Back to the plus points, the Sony G1 has 2GB of built-in memory - yes, you read that correctly, 2Gb of memory - enough for 600 images at the highest resolution available.’

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A review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-H7 digital camera has been posted over at Digital Camera Review. ‘The recently released Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 fills the place of the H2 and is the slightly cheaper version of Sony’s flagship superzoom model, the Sony Cybershot DSC-H9. Both sport a 15x zoom, which translates into a massive 31-465mm. As with most superzooms both of these cameras offer great versatility by giving you both wide and telescopic options in a small and incredibly lightweight package. Superzooms have been growing rapidly in popularity and can be looked at as a bridge from traditional point and shoot cameras to DSLRs.’

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CNET have published a review of the 8-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H9 digital camera. ‘The plastic body feels a bit cheap, and the grip--a bit larger than the H5's--could use more of a rubbery texture. Sony also "improves" upon the simple 4-way-plus-set navigation controls of the H5 by adding a scroll wheel and now-Sony-standard Home and Menu buttons. I love the scroll wheel, but it takes a little while to get used to the operation for adjusting shooting settings. You toggle between changing the particular setting and changing the settings values with the OK/Set button; the changeable option turns yellow. In theory, it's all very logical. But in the heat of the shoot, it requires a little too much thinking. Still, it makes sense, so it shouldn't take long to adapt.’

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DCRP Review have published a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100 digital camera. 'Like all of Sony's 2007 cameras, the Cyber-shot DSC-T100 has built-in memory instead of having a memory card included in the box -- 31MB worth to be exact. That holds just ten photos at the highest quality setting, so you'll want to buy a memory card right away. The T100 uses Sony's Memory Stick Pro Duo cards, which currently top out at 8GB, and I'd recommend picking up a 1GB card along with the camera. An adapter is included with all MS Duo cards so they work in standard Memory Stick slots.'

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A review of the compact Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T100 digital camera has been posted over at the Photography Blog. ‘Sony must have hit on something with its T-series Cyber-shots, as both Casio (EX-V7) and HP (R837) have aped it considerably by in recent months introducing flat fronted cameras with internally stacked zooms and flip open lens covers that recall the slide-open-and-snap ethos of mobile phone cameras. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T100's build quality and attractiveness is however higher than both its doppelgangers, being at once more slender yet of sturdier construction.

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A review of the sleek Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G1 digital camera has been posted over at CNET Asia. 'With its 921,000-pixel, 3.5-inch LCD screen, the G1 is practically a TV (in contrast, the usual camera LCD has about 220,000 pixels). 2GB of internal memory makes it possible to carry your whole photo library around with you for display on that huge LCD. The G1 looks pretty ordinary in all other respects: A 6-megapixel ultracompact with a relatively slow, narrow f/3.5-4.3 38mm-114mm 3x zoom lens. It does use Sony's SuperSteadyShot optical image stabilization, and offers a 640 x 480 30fps movie mode; interestingly, it does not use Sony's MPEG VX MPEG-2 recording, instead switching to MPEG-4.'

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A review of the sleek Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 digital camera has been posted over at Digital camera Info. 'The appearance of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 offers a clean design with an unfettered aesthetic that is sure to appeal to the novice photographer. With its matte silver finish and "chrome" plastic highlights, the camera is sleeker than point-and-shoot models made by manufacturers like Kodak in this price range. The problem with the camera becomes apparent once the camera is picked up and handled by the user however. The construction just doesn’t feel as rugged or durable as more expensive Sony cameras that rely on metal components in their construction. Many early model digital cameras by Sony are still being resold online and in stores because of the strength of the camera construction. However, the durability and longevity of this model is questionable.'

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Digital Trends have published a review of the 8-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W90 digital camera. ‘The DSC-W90 measures 3.6 x 2.3 x .87 (WHD, in inches) and weighs 5.2 ounces, including battery and Memory Stick Duo card. It’s easy to slip this one in your pocket, and as the old saying goes, your best camera is the one you have with you. The front is brushed silver, and its key feature is an f/2.8 3x Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar optical zoom with the common point-and-shoot focal length (35 – 105mm in 35mm terms). The lens extends when you power up and safely retreats when you power down behind a built-in lens cover. You’ll also find the flash, AF Assist lamp, and a peep hole for the viewfinder. There are a couple of embossed logos, but nothing too obnoxious. The top has the shutter, mic, and power button (another one that requires trimmed nails to make it work).’

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Digital Camera Review have published a review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 digital camera. 'The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S700 was announced in mid January of this year. The S series from Sony is their affordable, entry level line. A previous model, the S600, ended up doing very well in the market. The S700 is a 7.2 megapixel camera with 3x optical zoom and a 2.4 inch LCD. A stylish metal body makes the camera look and feel like a more expensive one. The S700 is meant to be an easy to use camera. There isn’t a ton of shooting options, but it’s easy to use the ones that are there. This class of camera is typically powered by AA batteries so entry level users aren’t intimidated by extra chargers and batteries.'

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A review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W55 (Caribbean blue) digital snapshooter has been posted over at ZDNet. 'In the field of budget cameras, a little extra cash can go a long way. For instance, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 is a fine snapshot camera for less than $200. It delivers decent photos, performance, and design, but it's not much to look at, and its LCD screen is woefully small. For only about $20 more, Sony offers a pleasant upgrade in the Cyber-shot DSC-W55. It's the same 7-megapixel, 38mm-to-114mm-equivalent 3x zoom camera with an attractive, brushed-metal face and a larger, 2.5-inch LCD screen.

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CNET have published their review of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W35 digital camera. 'Though identical in size and shape to the DSC-W30, the 0.9-inch thick DSC-W35 is a full ounce lighter than its predecessor. With battery, the W35 weighs a scant 5.3 ounces compared to the W30's significantly heftier 6.8 ounces. A much lighter battery accounts for some of this weight difference, as the metal cameras respectively weigh 4.2 and 4.5 ounces without battery or memory card. Fortunately, the battery doesn't sacrifice any power with its weight; the W35's battery is a 3.6-volt, 960 mAh lithium-ion pack, just like the W30.

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Trusted Reviews have reviewed the 7 megapixel Sony CyberShot DSC-W70 digital camera which features a 2.5-inch LCD display, Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom and 58 MB internal memory. 'As befits its mid-range status, the W70 is a fairly unremarkable looking camera. It has a functional but not unattractive aluminium body with nice brushed finish and chrome trim, and the usual selection of external controls. Measuring 88.9 x 57.1 x 22.9mm it is slim and compact, and weighing in at 127g empty or 157g ready to shoot it is nice and light, but in neither case exceptionally so. Build quality is excellent, and although the aluminium body doesn’t feel as solid as the steel shell of a Canon IXUS or Casio Exilim, it is still sturdy enough to be carried around in a coat pocket.'

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The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-T50 (black) digital camera has been reviewed over at CNET. 'Lately, it seems as if Sony is putting out a new T-series camera every other week. The newest addition to this hip line of snapshooters is the Cyber Shot DSC-T50. Like the T30, it features a 7.2-megapixel CCD sensor; optical image stabilization; a 3X optical, 38mm-to-114mm (35mm equivalent), f/3.5-to-f/4.3 zoom lens; and sensitivity of as high as ISO 1,000. However, the instead of the T30's 2.5-inch LCD screen, the DSC-T50 includes a 3-inch touch-screen LCD. This touch screen is the only major difference between the two models, and since Sony priced them the same, it looks like you'll get to choose whether you want a touch screen or not.'

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DCRP Review has posted a review of the 10 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-N2 digital camera. 'Like many digital cameras these days, Sony has built memory into the DSC-N2 instead of bundling a memory card. The N2 has 25MB of internal memory, which holds just five photos at the highest image quality setting. There's also a separate memory bank that contains the Photo Album that I'll describe later. Anyhow, you'll want to pick up a memory card for the N2 right away. It uses Memory Stick Duo cards, and I suggest a 1GB card as a good place to start. While the MS Duo card won't work in any card readers by itself, Sony includes an adapter that allows you to use them in regular Memory Stick slots.'

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CNET has reviewed the "Pocket-friendly" Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T30 (black) digital camera. 'At 3.7 by 2.2 by 0.9 inches and 4.7 ounces, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T30 is a bit larger than recent T-series cameras. As with the Cyber Shot DSC-T9, the T30's image-stabilized lens adds some depth over other T-series cameras. Its 3-inch LCD, compared to the T9's 2.5-inch screen, contributes to the increase as well. Still, the camera is plenty pocketable, and its vertically sliding lens cover integrates more seamlessly into the design than its predecessors, thanks to a raised portion on the camera's front face.

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CNET has reviewed the pocket sized Sony's Cyber Shot DSC-T10 digital camera. 'Except for its 7.2-megapixel CCD sensor, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T10 is extremely similar to the DSC-T9. A full-body-width sliding lens cover turns the camera on and off, and the back panel layout is essentially identical, with most of the control buttons gathered to the right of the 2.5-inch, 230,000-pixel LCD. One nice touch is that, when the lens cover is in the down position, a small vertical ridge provides a perfect grip for your middle finger. A tiny button to the right of the shutter controls the camera's optical image stabilization, which Sony refers to as Super Steady Shot. We found that it'll get you between one and two stops of leeway when shooting at slower shutter speeds. For example, we were able to shoot steady, crisp images at 1/20 second with stabilization on, in situations that would normally require a shutter speed of 1/60 second to prevent blur.'

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Shams Tarek writing over at CNET reviews the ultra-slim Sony DSC-T9 Cybershot digital camera. 'The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T9, the latest in Sony's T-series of shirt-pocket-size digital cameras, is a great tool whether you're a casual shooter or a more serious photographer. Snapshooters will appreciate the camera's ease of use, and discerning photographers will appreciate the 6-megapixel model's above-average image quality and responsive performance. And while a not-so-wide lens and poor red-eye behavior will mar some indoor portraits, any user will love the camera's 2.5-inch LCD screen, its thin and attractive body, and its image stabilization for keeping low-light pictures sharp. The deal is sweetened by 58MB of internal memory.

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CNET previews the Cyber-Shot DSC-T10 digital camera from Sony which is scheduled to released later this month. 'The DSC-T10 replaces the Cyber Shot DSC-T9 as Sony's stylish point-and-shoot at a slightly lower price than that of Sony's top-of-the-line Cyber Shot DSC-T30. The T10 shares the T9's body and most of its internal features while adopting the T30's optical image stabilization and support of ISO sensitivities as high as 1,000, for more flexibility in low-light and high-speed shooting, as well as its 7-megapixel sensor. Plus, it comes in four colors: silver, pink, black, and white.

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Sony's 10 megapixel Alpha DSLR-A100K digital camera is an instrument built for the professional and serious amateur photo buffs. 'Sony definitely benefited from its purchase of Konica Minolta's DSLR know-how. The Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 's body feels very comfortable in our hands, which makes sense since it closely resembles the now-defunct Maxxum 5D. Sure, Sony added a bit of flair with some shiny, black plastic around the shutter and on the edge of the pop-up flash, and also moved some controls around, but it would be easy to mistake the DSLR-A100 for the 5D if the two were sitting next to each other.

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CNET reviews the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W100 camera which, while not blowing away the competition in its category, would nevertheless, adequately shoot those photos and movies on your next holiday. 'As the current top-of-the-line model in its Cyber Shot W series, Sony's Cyber Shot DSC-W100 shares almost everything with its siblings, the DSC-W70, the DSC-W50, and the DSC-W30: it uses the same ultracompact 6.7-ounce body , 38mm-to-114mm 3X zoom lens (35mm equivalent), and bright 2.5-inch LCD. The W100 ups the resolution to 8 megapixels, sports a textured finish on its metal front panel, and adds a manual-exposure mode, but ultimately isn't a much more compelling buy than the similar-performing W50, which costs between $50 and $100 less.'

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You may be able to source a cheaper snap-shooter than the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W70 but if you are looking for an easy route to shooting good shots this camera is worth some consideration. 'Aside from its 7-megapixel sensor, the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-W70 is physically and functionally identical to its series brethren, the 6-megapixel DSC-W50 and the 8-megapixel DSC-W100. And just like its siblings, the DSC-W70 delivers a pleasant snapshooting experience--with the photos to match--making it a good choice for many casual and vacation photographers. However, photo artifacts will disappoint pickier shooters, and the deft finger work needed to manipulate its tiny controls may frustrate others.

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Digital Photography Review posts one of their comprehensive reviews focusing on the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 digital camera. 'The Cyber-shot DSC-H1 was Sony's first foray into the increasingly crowded compact, image stabilized 'super zoom' market, and it was a very successful one too. The DSC-H5 (along with little brother the DSC-H2) arrived almost exactly a year later in February 2006. The H5 is notable as the first 'big zoom' compact camera to feature a 7 megapixel sensor (a new Sony 1/2.5" CCD), and for its huge 3.0" screen. Otherwise the specification is pretty much the same as the H2, itself a fairly subtle update to the original H1 - no bad thing given the very high standards set by that model.'

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Simon Joinson reviews the Sony DSC-H2 Cyber-Shot camera on Digital photography Review and rates the device favorably in the areas assessed. 'The H2 follows the the same basic 'SLR-like' styling of the H1 before it - and the majority of its direct competitors. It's a serious-looking camera bristling with buttons and switches, and despite being mainly plastic - only the fixed part of the lens barrel is made of metal - it feels very solid and pretty substantial. A small thumb grip on the rear of the body, combined with the well-proportioned grip on the front, means it not only feels very secure when used single-handedly, it is also easy to reach virtually all the controls with one hand. Compared to the H1 it's a little sleeker, and a little more 'Cyber-shot', but I must confess I actually preferred the styling of the previous model. Functional changes are minor; a couple of buttons have moved to the top left of the rear panel and the zoom lever is now nearer to the shutter release, but there's nothing here that has a significant effect on handling.'

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Steves-Digicams previews the features of the soon-to-be released Sony DSLR-A100 camera. 'The a (alpha) DSLR-A100 digital single lens reflex (D-SLR) camera is the first product to come from Sony's aquisition of Konica Minolta's D-SLR and technologies. The DSLR-A100 is based heavily on the Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D and incorporates a higher resolution 10.2-megapixel image sensor, improved 40-segment metering, higher resolution 2.5-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus, and a new Anti Dust technology. The DSLR-A100 will have the highest resolution available in its class. It will be introduced along with 19 high-quality Sony lenses and a wide range of accessories.'

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