Sony Cybershot DSC-T77 10.1MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Silver)

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.6 x 2.2 x 1 inches ; 4.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CCQN9M
• Item model number: T77 Silver
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (69 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #4,294 in Camera & Photo (See Bestsellers in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 7, 2008

Product Description

Manufacturer's Description

The ultra-slim Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T77 digital camera features a 3.0-inch widescreen LCD touch-screen display, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to compensate for camera shake, and Smile Shutter technology, which helps you capture a smile the moment it happens.

Cyber-shot DSC-T77 Highlights

10.1-megapixel Super HAD CCD image sensor
A powerful 10.1-megapixel, 1/2.3-inch Super HAD CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 10.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3 size, or crop your images and still come away with high-resolution shots.

Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens
The newly-developed Carl Zeiss Vario- Tessar lens enables close-up shooting up to just 0.4-inch (1cm) from the subject (in Magnifying Glass Mode), while the optical 4x telescopic zoom offers superior visual acuity for a compact digital camera.

3.0-inch Clear Photo LCD Plus touch-screen display
Compose and review images on a 3.0-inch widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus (230K) display, and use the touch screen to navigate menus, specify where you want the camera to focus, or zoom in on the pictures you've taken for a closer look at details.

BIONZ imaging processor
The BIONZ Imaging Processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera.

Ultra-slim design
The DSC-T77 packs a lot of performance into an ultra-slim design. Measuring less than 5/8-inch (15.0mm), the DSC-T77 is slim enough to slip into a pocket, so you can take it with you wherever you go.

Face Detection technology
Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye for beautiful images of family and friends. Face Detection can even distinguish between children and adults, so you can prioritize the camera’s focus on children in the scene for clear images of their memorable moments.

Smile Shutter technology
The popular Smile Shutter technology automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Simply choose the Smiley Face feature and the camera will capture a smile the moment it happens. You can also select subject priority (Adult or Child Priority or touch subject on screen) and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity to high (small smile), medium (laugh) or low (grin).

Double Anti-blur solution
The combination of Optical SteadyShot image stabilization and High ISO sensitivity helps compensate for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.

High Sensitivity ISO 3200
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take pictures indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to eight ISO settings (Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

Intelligent Scene Recognition
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight different types of scenes and selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a Tripod, Portrait, Landscape and Macro. iSCN has two modes: Advanced and Auto. In Auto Mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advance Mode, the camera takes a picture with the current settings and only if necessary takes a second picture with optimized setting.

Additional Features

• Dynamic Range Optimizer Standard and Plus
• Anti-blink Function
• Red-eye Correction
• Convenient Photo Modes
• MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
• Semi-manual focus
• 9-Point Auto Focus
• Burst Mode
• Function Guide
• Easy Shooting Mode
• 16:9 High Resolution Mode
• 15MB internal memory

Product Description

Preserve the moment in style with the ultra-slim DSC-T77 Cyber-shot(R) Digital Camera. Measuring just over half an inch thin, this 10.1-Megapixel camera features a 3.0" Widescreen LCD that spans almost the entire backside of the camera. You can also compose and review shots, navigate menus and optimize focus using the Touchscreen display. Equipped with Optical SteadyShot(R) Image Stabilization, the DSC-T77 uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality. You'll also enjoy other photo-enhancing features such as Face Detection and Smile Shutter technologies and the Anti-blink function. A powerful 10.1-Megapixel 1/2.3" Super HAD(TM) CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. The Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens enables close-up shooting up to just 0.4" (1cm) from the subject in Magnifying Glass Mode, while the optical 4x telescopic zoom offers superior visual acuity for a compact digital camera. The BIONZ Imaging Processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance. Face Detection technology detects up to 8 individual faces and controls flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to deliver accurate, natural skin tones with reduced red-eye for beautiful images of family and friends. The Smile Shutter automatically detects and captures a smiling face. Focus - 9 points Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Flexible Spot AF / Semi Manual 1.0m / 3.0m / 7.0m / Unlimited distance Scene Modes - Auto Adjustment, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Movie, High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, and Auto Adjustment Multi Connector Accessory Terminal, Audio/Video Output via Multi-Use Connector, HD Output, and USB Port Dimensions - 3-3/4 x 2-3/8 x 19/32 (93.6x57.2x15.0mm)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

71 of 71 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great slim take-anywhere point and shoot!, September 26, 2008

By	R. Raymundo "NikonBob" (Pasig, Philippines) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Got my Sony DSC-T77 here in asia where it's been out for a couple of weeks and would just like to give this little slim point and shoot a thumbs up!
I used to own the Sony DSC-T70 which was an OK camera in my opinion. As an upgrade, the T77 is really a much better camera.
Pros:
-Great image quality in good light. Compared to the T70, the T77 is produces better images in good light. The photos are pin sharp and more noticeable are fine details. When I take portraits with the T77, I now see pores and individual eyelashes!
-Slimmer and lighter than the T70, the T77 really is a pocketable camera that you'd want to take with you all the time. It's so unobtrusive I sometimes forget I have it with me!
-Dynamic Range Optimizer helps recover shadow details without losing highlights.
-A barrage of other features like smile shutter, face detection, anti-blink function, and image stabilization helps make taking pictures more fun.
Cons:
-I wished Sony had separate controls for saturation, sharpness, and contrast like all the Canons have. There are times I want to get more saturated colors. While it does have a vivid setting which boosts up the saturation, it also boosts up the contrast which results in harsh-looking photos (most of the time anyway).
-I think it's safe to say that this camera takes better picture in good light. The quality definitely goes down as the light levels go down. I think the problem with such a small sensor and lens is that in lower light levels, the camera compensates by choosing higher ISOs which results in more noise and more noise reduction which produces photos that are less sharp and less detailed.
All in all, I really like this camera, and at this small/slim size, I think this is as good as it gets. If you're looking for the smallest and slimmest camera that takes quality photos, then give the Sony DSC-T77 a try.

58 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic camera. - Review from a non-professional., November 16, 2008

By	J. J. Marino "Geekasaurus Rex" (Rochester, New York) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This camera has been wonderful since I got it. It took me some real long hours researching the details before I found it here. Here is some of the data I found out so maybe it can help the shoppers that are unsure of its stats (I found these on the web):

Resolution: 10 Megapixel
Optical Zoom: 4x
Focal Length: 35mm-140mm
Lens Aperature: F3.5-F4.6
LCD size: 230,000
Onboard Memory: 15MB*
Movie resolution: 640x480 VGA
Battery life: about 225 shots (depends on flash and other uses)
Dimensions: 3.8" X 2.4" X 0.6"
Weight: 126 grams (4.44 oz)

* this will give you about 1 photo at max resolution (maybe 2). Buy a memory stick!

What you find in the box:
* Cyber-shot DSC-T77 camera
* NP-BD1 rechargeable lithium-ion battery
* Battery charger
* Station plate (for the optional camera dock)
* Paint pen
* Wrist strap
* USB + A/V cable
* CD-ROM featuring Cyber-shot software, Cyber-shot Handbook and Step-up Guide
* 55 page basic manual (printed) plus 171 page full manual (on CD-ROM)

Now for the review: Realize that this has a very small lens physically. The amount of light that can come into that lens when shooting is a good deal less than a 35mm DSLR camera. That being said there are those that argue that this is not a "true" 10 megapixel camera. All I can say is that the photos are excellent. You may have to use the flash a bit more than with a standard 35mm camera due to the smaller lens size.

The uploading is very easy. Its a Sony so the included software is very well made. Easy to use and intuitive.

All in all a very nice pocket camera to take everywhere with you on your vacations.

Thank you for reading my review.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Camera, November 22, 2008

By	Choco Guy (North Carolina) - See all my reviews

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Still new but have used quite a bit. It's a great camera -- does everything I need and more. Photo quality excellent and the camera is intelligent enough to keep me from screwing up the drill. Well worth the price.