Customer Reviews

Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 7.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Steady Shot Zoom (Black)

5 star:		(19)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(7)

 

 

The T10 has a great design and feels very well built. It is tiny but feels quite solid in the hand. The on-off mechanism (you flip the built in lens cover down and up) is undeniably cool, and the camera is very speedy both when you turn it on and from pic to pic. On paper it sounds like a great social situation/party ultracompact camera. Small enough to always have with you, ISO to 1000, optical image stabilization for shaky hands. Unfortunately the specs don't tell the whole story. In situations where there is plenty of light I think the T10 takes nice sharp pictures. However indoors you have 2 options: turn off the flash and increase the ISO - this often results in blurry, grainy pics above ISO 400 (the 800 and 1000 ISO settings are not very useful), OR use the flash and get washed-out faces with glowing demon eyes despite using the red-eye reduction mode. The flash is too bright and doesn't adjust it's output according to the situation. The red-eye is a real problem as it is in every pic of a person or pet and very pronounced and hard to get rid of in post-processing. Another negative is the movie mode. It works OK in bright light, although I wasn't super impressed with the picture quality. However in dim light the camera doesn't increase increase its ISO and you can't use the flash during a movie, so many of my movies came out really grainy and dark-looking. You might think it a plus to be able to zoom during movie mode - but when you do this the camera keeps changing its focus, even on objects that are fairly still, so you get a disconcerting intermittent blurriness in your movies. Finally, I thought the battery life was MUCH shorter than Sony claims it to be.

Since so many of my pictures are taken at night/indoors, I returned the camera and got a Fuji F31fd, which I am very happy with. The Fuji has very useful functions for me: face detection, which optimizes focus and exposure for faces even if they are not in the middle of the picture; usable high ISO settings; "Intelligent Flash" (the flash alters its output so you don't get the washed-out faces); and "Natural plus Flash" setting which takes 2 pictures in a row, one with and one without flash so you can choose which you like better.

sony is lame. i agree. they'e inexplicably expensive, provide terrible or non-existant customer service, produce equipment that has major faults, and only support their own proprietary formats and accessories so if you lose a cord or want to increase your memory card, you have to give them even more $.

that said, this camera is amazing, and you should buy one.

1. the small size of this camera makes it a non-decision as to whether to bring it with you, which is a major defect of most larger cameras. look at it this way: if you are not a photographer, you will likely never bring that big camera with you on simple outings, and will probably not even take it out of its case unless a really good photo op happens. so you will spend the same amount of $ on a much better camera that you will never really use. this camera fits in my shirt pocket, and comes everywhere with me.

2. The "magnifying glass" mode on the sony t-series camera cannot be beat except with a much larger, more expensive SLR camera. believe me, i am a botanist and this camera takes such good pictures of flowers that you can see the grains of pollen, in relief. this camera can see better that you can.

3. sony is not the only lame electronics manufacturer.

I've noticed a few reviews here mentioning problems that are either inherent in ultra-compact digital cameras or must be inaccurate. My first advise to anyone buying a digital camera is to really think about what the most likely circumstances will be when you'll want your camera with you. If you're looking only for excellent image quality, don't even bother with an ultra-compact camera, you will only be disappointed. If you want a camera that you can put in your pocket and take anywhere and can be used in a variety of different conditions, the Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 is an excellent choice.

I think this is an excellent point-and-shoot camera. The form factor is perfect, it's about the same size as my (now defunct) RAZR cell phone, which means this camera is incredibly thin. You can slide the cover down and make simple adjustments like turning the flash off and take a picture with one hand if you need to, something you can't do with the T50 because of the touch screen. This camera is also thinner than the T50. I love the flip-down front on this camera, you aren't going to find a camera that will get from your pocket to taking a picture faster than this camera. This camera is also very well made, surprisingly so, in fact. It feels very solid and nothing on this camera looks or feels cheap or delicate in any way.

I have had no problems with red-eye reduction on this camera as someone else has mentioned. The flash on this camera is very powerful, and if you're taking any close-up shots of people in dim lighting you'll probably want to change the flash to the lowest setting and make sure you have selected the red-eye reduction mode in the setup menu (it is turned off by default).

There are a few "issues" with this camera. Picture quality suffers because of the internal lens, which is unavoidable in the ultra-compact cameras. You're just not going to get the quality optics you can in a standard lens design. There is quite a bit of noise in low-light pictures, but this camera can also take pictures at an equivalent of ISO 1000. The pictures are noisy, but the other cameras I've owned were not capable of capturing an image anywhere near the range of light conditions this camera can, so there's is a bit of a trade-off there, but I have to say the amount of noise in dim photos is noticeable on this camera compared to some others I have used. Probably the biggest issue with this camera is battery life. It's not terrible, but if you are going on a trip and planning on taking pictures all day without a recharge you'll have to buy an extra battery or you're out of luck.

I got this camera to replace a Nikon Coolpix 5900 (5.1MP) digital camera. That camera takes better pictures in optimal light conditions than the T10 due mostly to better optics, but the T10 can take pictures in lower light conditions even though they are a bit noisy. This camera also has motion compensation which does have noticeable advantages, especially in low-light conditions. The size of this camera was a major factor for me. You can put the T10 in your pocket no problem and take it anywhere, anytime you want, which isn't really realistic with most other compact cameras, definitely not my previous one.

I'm hesitant to give this camera 5 stars because there are some image quality issues and the battery life could be improved, but I really don't think there is a better overall ultra-compact digital camera on the market right now and I looked at just about all of them.

I recently purchased this camera to replace my aging 3.2mp Canon Elph. After 2 weeks of picture taking, I'm very happy with it. The steady shot feature is very helpful to thos of us who drink too much caffiene on a regular basis, the pictures are very clear and it's an easy camera to use. The big selling point for me was the portability, it's an easy fit in your front or back pocket! And mine did come with a manual, so maybe they added it after initial release.

I've used many cameras including a Nikon 3100, Sony DSC-W1 and a Casio EX-S600. None of them match the Sony DSC-T10 when its comes to a balance of picture sharpness, ability to capture spontaneous moments, performance in low-light situations and size. The S600 is by far the smallest camera I've used, and you could easily carry it in your pocket for excursions. But for indoor shots past 20 feet, the S600 electronic stabilization was never good enough and generated terrible picture noise (graininess). I always loved the picture quality from the DSC-W1, but it was too bulky to carry everywhere. The Nikon 3100, like many older generation digitals, is only good for outdoor pictures and indoor posed close-ups. I think most of us really just want a small camera that captures the bride walking up the aisle or your older sis getting her diploma or your friends jamming on the dance floor. The T10, with its optical stabilizer, gets those shots when you want it, not 1 out of every 4 shots like many other digitals. Its never going to rival a Canon Rebel for low light noise performance or overall picture quality because of its smaller sensor, but for something that can fit easily in your pocket, I've never seen a more practical go-everywhere camera.

WOW, what a camera. I just got this camera and I am in heaven. I have been wanting a new ultra small camera that I could keep in my car all the time and even with me with very little effort. I love the slide down cover which is great for protecting the lens. I read many reviews on small cameras and which to get. What sold me was the optical stabilization in this camera. It will give you your best pictures versus getting a camera with digital stabilization. Similar to getting a camera with optical zoom and not just digital only. This has an all metal body which is great for durability. It has a battery that is designed to last up to 250 shots which is great for a battery this small. The charger for the battery is compact and easy to store away or travel with. I am going to get a new battery for a back up here at Amazon soon. Don't get a non-Sony battery. Spend the money and get quality. If you are used to larger cameras, this camera will take some getting used to the handling of it. I also have a 10x dx6490 kodak and its very big. I got this because of the size. 3x optical zoom is perfect since I have a camera with a 10x. The zoom sound is almost not noticable when using it. Forget the Canon Elph models, this camera is amazing. Another thing to mention which I looked at was the battery/memory door. Its very durable and strong. The Canon elphs doors are very flimsy. You get in a hurry and those doors will snap right off. It may be minor but I want a durable camera. I spent a few weeks looking at many sites for the right camera and I found it. Have fun shooting your life.

This little digital camera is terrific. I have a Nikon D70 Digital SLR and I wanted this Sony as a small easy to carry camera for casual, spontaneous events when I didn't want the burden of a larger, heavier camera. This camera has a surprisingly quick start up AND shutter, and lots of ways to adjust your exposure, shutter, white balance, etc, to get a good photo in many settings. When most point and shoot cameras would fail, (from a distance at a hockey game, or at a high school musical when you can't use your flash for example), THIS little sweetheart WILL get the job done. Worth EVERY penny!

I received this camera about two weeks ago. So far, I am very impressed. It is very easy to take pictures right out of the box. The automatic setting works well in most conditions that I have used it in. The battery life also is impressive.

The slideshow playback of pictures is also a neat addition. The fact that you can add your own audio as background is icing on the cake. I would have liked to have a little bit more control over the transitions during the slideshow though.

My only complaint is the lack of a view finder. You must use the LCD to take every picture, but that isn't too bad because the screen is so big.

I own a cybershot 4.0 and had been waiting to purchase a smaller, more compact Sony camera, but wanted it to be approx. twice the resolution, so decided to buy the DSCT-10, in hopes it would be smaller camera, with bigger screen and faster at getting those quick pics, as many of the newer cameras are now. Well, 2 out of 3 ain't bad. The resolution in prints is excellent, the screen is large and quite nice and with the shake resistant circuitry I don't miss the viewfinder, as I thought I might. The smaller size with built in lense cover/on-off slider switch is nice, and this camera does shoot a little quicker than my 4.0, but not as quick as the larger Cybershots and cameras from other makers. Having said that, I am still happy with purchase.

This camera has met all of our needs for easy vacation and family shots. We are not photographers...but the pictures are clear, it's easy to operate and does all that we need!