Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Review Roundup & Sample Pictures

Sony’s 7.2 megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Review Roundup includes summaries from all main digital camera expert reviewers, company specification sheet, owners manual and sample photos taken with the Cyber-shot DSC-T30.

Features Include:

• High ISO of 1000
• Image stablization
• 3.0 inch LCD
• Carl Zeiss 3X optical zoom
• 58 MD of internal memory
• 420 shot NP-FR1 InfoLithium® rechargeable battery
• 14X Smart Zoom (digital)
• MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Reviewer - Opinion Thermometer

Sony Cyber-shot T30 Steadyshot Test Video
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Imaging Resource
DC Resource
CNET Australia
DP Interface

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Spec Sheet

[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Specs at Sony]

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Owners Manual

[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Users Manual]

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Sample Pictures

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Read More Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Reviews

Megapixel - 9/16/2006 - reviews the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and notes the camera is quick to respond to controls, including the shutter release -

Positives:

• Very good image quality.
• SteadyShot stabilizer allows low-speed shots.
• Sharp 3-inch LCD monitor.
• Low noise up to 200 ISO.
• Solid construction.

DigitalCameraInfo - 9/8/2006 - reviews the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and rate it 7.6 out of 10 - “The 7.2-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 offers consumers a lot of style, some imaging capabilities, and little overall value. The camera is nicely packaged in a metal body that is skinny enough to slide into a pocket, but also has a few features that make it easier to handle than most ultra-compact digital cameras. The Sony T30 has some positive points to its components too: the image stabilization is effective in keeping shakes out of the 3x optical zoom, the 3-inch LCD screen is large and has good resolution, and the ISO extends to a sensitive 1000 rating for low light shots. There are drawbacks too: the burst mode is slow, the LCD is fragile, and the movie mode requires a separate Memory Stick Pro Duo card to function at full speed. The pictures from the Sony T30 look good and the movies garnered from the Pro card look good, but the quality still doesn’t justify the enormous price tag.”

One of the hardest digital camera critics in the world is my wife. So when it came time to buy her a new compact digital camera I was pretty reluctant. After all, I post hundreds and hundreds of digital cameras reviews here on Digital Camera Tracker and based on my first choice, considering how she was going to use the camera was the Sony Cyber-shot T30.

So off she went to a friend’s wedding with her new T30, fully charged battery, and 15 minutes of instruction, no pressure here…

CNET - 8/2/2006 - reviews the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and rate it 7.6 out of 10 - “The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T30 is speedy. Time from power-up to first shot is a mere 1.8 seconds, and subsequent shots took 1.3 seconds between captures in single-shot mode. With flash turned on, this shot-to-shot time lengthened to 2.4 seconds. Continuous shooting yielded 1.4 frames per second regardless of image size, and shutter lag zips through at 0.4 second.”

T3 - 07/29/2006 - has reviews the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and here’s their verdict - “The key factor in any camera is image quality though, and it’s amazing how much detail Sony extracts from that tiny, corner-mounted lens. Seven-megapixel pics look simply stunning: sharp, crisp and packed with colour, with only a hint of softness at the edges.”

Steve’s Digicams - 07/27/2006 - has reviewed the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and they write - “The Cyber-shot DSC-T30 continues Sony’s tradition of robust performance, great image quality, and easy to use features, all packed in a durable metal package that can be tucked away just about anywhere. The only issues I had with the camera were the fingerprints on both the LCD and Lens. With 7-megapixels of resolution, you’ll have plenty of versatility for making prints from your typical 4×6-inch to poster size pictures. With an MSRP of about $499, some may feel it’s a bit expensive. However, with all of these high-end features, the stylish and durable body, and of course excellent performance, we feel it offers a great value; especially for those who must have the “latest and greatest” Sony.”

Cameras.co.uk - 07/24/2006 - has reviewed the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and indicated it is a real winner. They continue to write -

“The Sony DSC T30 certainly does not come cheap. It does have a lot going for it though. High marks are scored for style, photo quality and ease of use. If you are not too worried about the price tag then this is a very good pocket sized digital camera.”

Imaging Resource - 05/28/2006 - has reviewed the 7 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and indicated they did not like the high image noise in high ISO settings. They continue to write - “The biggest news of course, is the T30’s Super SteadyShot image stabilization, which we found to be very effective. This will let you get crisp shots even when faced with hand-holding the camera under surprisingly dim lighting (assuming of course, that your subject is stationary as well). Of course, a tripod is always recommended when things get really dark, but we were very pleasantly surprised to see just how dark it could get, while we were still snapping sharp photos. On the other side of the coin though, we found the Sony T30’s higher ISO modes rather noisy when shooting after dark, diminishing their usefulness. All in all though, we found the Sony DSC-T30 a delight to use, and its Super SteadyShot image stabilization made a huge difference in our ability to hand-hold long exposures. Bottom line, this would be a great camera to take along on a vacation: Super compact, able to handle a wide range of conditions, and able to save a lot of shots from what would otherwise be fatal camera-shake blur.”

DC Resource 05/22/2006 - has reviewed the 7 megapixel, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and they write - The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 takes everything that was great about its predecessor (the DSC-T9) and makes them bigger. You get more pixels, a bigger screen, and almost double the battery life. The camera does get a bit larger to accommodate some of these features, but it’s still a very compact (not to mention stylish) camera. While it’s not for everybody, the DSC-T30 is a camera that I can easily recommend to most folks.

CNET Australia - 05/03/2006 -has reviewed the 7 megapixel, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and has this to say.

Overall, the T30 didn’t impress a great deal since it retains most of its predecessor’s features, including a flimsy battery and memory stick compartment cover. At least Sony claims the T30 has a longer battery life of 420 shots on a single charge. So unless you fancy a larger three-inch LCD and don’t mind a bigger body, you shouldn’t retire the T9.

DP Interface - 05/01/2006 - has reviewed the 7 megapixel, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 and has this to say.

What the Cyber-shot T30 lacks in looks (compared to the T9) it makes up with a lot more stuff. The Sony Cyber-shot T30 is a pretty competitive camera as well and it’s bound to raise the bar of other ultra-compact cameras in order to be successful.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T30 Initial Press Summary

NEW SONY CYBER-SHOT CAMERA CLEARS UP LIFE’S BLURRY MOMENTS

Slim DSC-T30 Model with Double Anti-Blur Protection Makes Fuzzy Images a Thing of the Past

SAN DIEGO, April 5, 2006 - Sony is building up its arsenal of anti-blur, digital still cameras to help people who are out on the town win the fight against blur with the introduction of the new 7.2-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T30 model.

“When people are out having a good time, they don’t want to spend it learning how to avoid taking blurry pictures,” said James Neal, director of marketing for digital imaging products at Sony Electronics. “We’ve engineered our flagship T-series camera with intelligent, automatic features so people can spend more time having fun and less time understanding technology.”

No More Buzz Kill

Everybody’s feeling the vibe and you want a group shot before leaving dinner or the party. Don’t make everyone pose and re-pose, smiling as if they’re suffering from lock jaw, while you take shot after shot trying to get a good picture.

Equipped with double anti-blur protection, you can press the DSC-T30 model’s Super Steady Shot optical image stabilization and high-sensitivity mode buttons in seconds, and reduce the chance of taking a blurry picture the very first time - especially in low-light conditions.

The Super Steady Shot technology minimizes blur caused by shaky hands, while the new camera’s high light sensitivity (ISO 1000) mode reduces blur resulting from shooting at faster shutter speeds. There’s even added defense with Sony’s Clear RAW noise reduction system, which kicks in to counter picture noise associated with high-sensitivity shooting.

These technologies make the camera ideal for shooting in low-light conditions, such as restaurants, bars and clubs. Combined with its stylish finish and svelte dimensions, the DSC-T30 camera is the perfect accessory for even the most discerning “fashionista.”

Armed with features for optimal shooting and sharing, the new camera with its Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens combines power, portability and distinctive playback. Its slide show with music function is ideal for viewing on the camera’s three-inch, Clear Photo LCD Plus screen.

This is Sony’s first T-series model to feature selectable color modes. Choose natural mode for subtle color variations or vivid mode for more intense colors, depending on how you want to preserve the mood from your night on the town.

Sony’s ultra-fast Real Imaging Processor circuitry increases the camera’s efficiency for quicker start-up, faster shot-to-shot times, higher-quality movie capture, and longer battery life. Its supplied InfoLithium battery provides plenty of power - up to 420 shots per full charge. That’s nearly double the performance of previous T-series models.

The camera has 58MB of internal memory, just in case you forget your memory card. Its capacity can be expanded up to two gigabytes, however, with an optional Memory Stick Duo media card.

The Cyber-shot DSC-T30 camera will be available next month for about $500 at Sony Style retail stores and at authorized dealers nationwide.

The camera is supplied with an InfoLithium battery, battery charger, multi-connector cable, wrist strap and software CD-ROM. Optional accessories include a travel charger (BC-TR1, about $60), Cyber-shot Station (CSS-TNA, about $80), a marine pack (MPK-THC, about $200), and a genuine leather cover (LCJ-THA, about $40).

Make the Most of High-Resolution Images through Prints

This new high-resolution camera is ideal for making high-quality prints. When you connect it to a Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo printer, you can create prints, postcards, or even calendars using the printer’s supplied software. And with Sony’s ImageStation online photo service, you can expand your options to print tens or even hundreds of pictures, create online photo and video albums, or make customized gifts such as photo books and calendars.