Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black)
The Super-slim styling of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera incorporates an impressive range of high tech features including a surprising 5x zoom super sharp Carl Zeiss lens that utilizes Sony's acclaimed Steady-Shot image stabilization, 10.1 megapixels of image resolution for astounding photo detail, and a enormous 3.5" widescreen touch-panel LCD that fills the camera back.
The camera also includes other exclusive innovative technologies like Face Detection-2, Smile Shutter Mode, in-camera retouching, D-range optimization and HD (high definition) output to expand the possibilities of digital photography, while making the camera extremely easy to use for photographers at any skill level.
The Cyber-shot DSC-T300 also incorporates Sony's latest development - intelligent scene recognition (iSCN). This technology allows the camera to analyze shooting conditions and automatically select the optimal settings for the best photo results.
- Sleek, Ultra-slim Design
- The Ultra slim design of the DSC-T300 helps it slip easily into your pocket, or handbag, while the styling is so clean and sharp that you won't want to keep it there. Additionally, the sliding lens cover assures that the camera lens will always be clean and ready to shoot.
- 10.1 Megapixel Super HAD CCD
- The advanced Super HAD (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD is specially designed to allow more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity while reducing noise, so your images will look gorgeous - even when taken under low light conditions. Furthermore, the high resolution ensures that your photo prints will look sharp, even at printouts of 20 x 30" in size.
- Carl Zeiss 5X Optical Zoom Lens
- The world renowned quality of the Carl Zeiss lens ensures that your images will be sharply focused while the 5x zoom range ensures that you will be able to obtain intimate images without disturbing the scene. The optical zoom is also available while the camera is shooting video - making the T300 an excellent camcorder replacement. Moreover, the macro and magnifying glass modes are provided for super-sharp close-ups and miniature hobby photography.
- Super SteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization
- Sony's exclusive Super SteadyShot optical image stabilization combined with a high sensitivity (ISO 3200) means that the DSC-T300 compensates for shaky hands, minimizes blur and allows flash-free shooting to preserve the mood, plus Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction reduces the picture noise that can ruin low-light or high ISO shots.
- 9-Point Auto Focus
- The DSC-T300 can measure auto-focus at 9 points over the image, giving you greater creative freedom to compose your image, and place your subjects off the center of the image, yielding a more interesting composition.
- 25x Smart Zoom (at VGA Resolution)
- The Cyber-shot DSC-T300 intelligently "crops into" the central portion of interest in your photo without sacrificing full CCD resolution - avoiding the image degradation of digital zooms.
- Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN)
- When using Sony's exclusive intelligent scene recognition (iSCN), the camera automatically select the optimal settings for the best photo results by automatically detecting up to five scenes, and choose the best setting for the situation. In the advanced iSCN mode, the camera will shoot using the user's settings and then will automatically step in and take a second shot with optimized settings. If the camera determines that the user's settings are best, then a second photo is not taken.
- D-Range Optimization
- The exclusive Sony Bionz high-speed processing engine provides the T300 with D-range optimization that preserves image data in bright highlights and reveals more detail in shadows or backlit areas.
- Face Detection-2 and Smile Shutter Mode
- Sony latest Face Detection technology recognizes up to 8 faces in a photo and automatically controls focus, exposure, color and flash to bring out the best in everyone. The Smile Shutter Mode helps you capture more smiles by shooting automatically when your subject laughs, smiles, even grins after the focus has been fixed. You select the person to watch and the expression to catch and the Face Detection system and intelligent Smile Shutter algorithm do the rest. Furthermore users can apply "child priority" or "adult priority" in smile shutter mode to capture photos only when the intended subjects smile.
- MPEG Movie VX Fine Mode
- The DSC-T300 can capture VGA (640 x 480) audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with length limited only by the capacity of your media. The camera can also record standard quality and presentation quality videos for viewing on your computer screen or using video clips on web pages.
- Built-in and Removable Memory
- With 15MB of built in memory, the DSC-T300 allows you to shoot photos without a flash memory card so you can always get your shot even if you forgot your card. You can easily transfer your images from camera memory to optional Memory Stick Duo media, upload shots to your computer or make prints on your digital printer. The camera also accepts high speed, and high capacity Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo cards that are currently available in capacities up to 8GB.
- 3.5" Widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus Display with Touch-Screen Operation
- The huge 3.5" Widescreen Clear Photo LCD Plus displays photos in superb clarity and natural color, and incorporates an AR (anti-reflective) coating for excellent visibility even in bright sunlight. Furthermore, the touch-panel LCD replaces small buttons with simple on-screen icons and a user-friendly interface that make camera operation faster and simpler.
- In-Camera Retouching and Red-Eye Reduction
- Add creative effects to photos after you shoot. Included effects are soft edge filter to soften backgrounds, cross filter to place starry "dazzles" at highlight points, partial color filter to mute surrounding colors and fish-eye filter to create interesting results. The red-eye reduction feature reduces irritating "glowing eyes" that can ruin even the most creative photos at the touch of a button.
- HD Output
- View your still photos from your DSC-T300 Camera with spectacular clarity and detail directly on a Sony Bravia HDVT or other compatible HDTV screens with an optional HD solution such as a Cyber-shot cradle/charger with component cable output, or component cable directly to your HDTV. Then watch as your photos come alive, accompanied by your choice of visual effects and any of four preset musical selections stored in memory or your favorite MP3 tunes downloaded from PC to your camera for use as background music.
- Stamina Battery Power
- The supplied NP-BD1 InfoLithium rechargeable battery lets you shoot up to 250 pictures on a full charge, recharges quickly and easily, and shows you about how much shooting capability remains.
- Picture Motion Browser Software
- The supplied Picture Motion Browser Software makes it easier to upload, organize and search photos on your PC. The software also provides a convenient map view function to sort photos by location and display their origin on a world map by using an optional GPS unit.
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| Camera Type | Ultra Compact Point-and-shoot Digital Camera with Touch-Screen |
| Image Quality | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | 1/2.5" 10.3 Megapixel Super HAD CCD |
| Effective Resolution | 10.1 million pixels |
| Color Depth | 24-Bit RGB output |
| Color Modes | Natural, Vivid, Sepia, Black & White |
| Image File Formats | JPEG (Fine, Standard) |
| Recorded Resolution |
3648 x 2736 3648 x 2432 (3:2) 3648 x 2056 (16:9) 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 1920 x 1080 (16:9) 640 x 480 (VGA) |
| Video Recording |
MPEG Movie Mode with Audio MPEG VX Fine (640 x 480 @ 30 fps) MPEG VX Standard (640 x 480 @ 16.6 fps) Normal Mode (320 x 240 @ 30 fps) Presentation Mode (320 x 240 @ 8.3fps) MPEG VX Fine Requires Memory Stick PRO media Clip Length limited only by available memory |
| Audio Recording | Yes |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens (12 Elements in 10 Groups with 3 Aspheric Elements and prism) |
| Optical Zoom | 5x (up to 25x Smart Zoom at VGA resolution) |
| Lens Focal Length | 5.8 - 29mm (33 - 165mm equivalent) |
| Digital Zoom | 2x |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.4" (1cm) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes (SteadyShot Image Stabilization) |
| Accessory Lens/Filter Mount | No |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | TTL AF with AF illuminator lamp |
| Focus Modes | 9 Area Multi-Point AF, Center AF, Spot AF, Flexible Spot AF, Semi Manual |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 19.7" (50cm) - infinity Macro: 3.2" (8cm) - infinity wide Magnifying Glass: 0.4" (1cm) - 7.9" (20cm) wide only |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity |
Auto ISO Selectable ISO (80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) |
| Shutter Type | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Speed | 1 - 1/1000 seconds |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 - f/10.0 |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-Pattern Measuring |
| Exposure Modes | Auto, Program Auto, Easy Shooting, Exposure Compensation (±2.0 EV in 1/3 EV increments), Exposure Bracketing |
| White Balance Modes | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Incandescent, Flash, Underwater (Auto, Underwater 1, Underwater 2, Flash) |
| Scene Modes | High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-speed Shutter, Smile Shutter, Underwater |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes (Auto, Forced On, Forced Off, Slow Syncro, Red-Eye Reduction) |
| Effective Flash Range |
0.3' (0.1 m) - 12.1' (3.7 m) Up to 25.3' at ISO 3200 |
| External Flash Connection | No |
| External Flash Control | Not Applicable |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Start-Up Time | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Shutter Lag | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Time Between Shots | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Burst Capability | 1.6 fps up to 10 shots (all resolutions) |
| Self Timer | 10 seconds or 2 seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Date & Time Stamp | No |
| Memory & Power | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 15MB |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
Memory Stick DUO Memory Stick PRO DUO Memory Stick PRO DUO (High Speed) Memory Stick PRO HG DUO |
| Recording Capacity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Battery Type | NP-BD1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery |
| Power Adapter | AC-LS5K Portable AC Adapter (optional) |
| Input/Output | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 via Multi-Use Connector |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Remote Control | No |
| Video Output |
NTSC & PAL via Multi-Use Connector HD Output (1080i) with optional accessory |
| Web-Cam Capable | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Microsoft Windows 2000, Me, XP, Vista Macintosh OS X (10.1-10.4) |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | No |
| LCD Display | 3.5" Widescreen Clear Photo LCD plus (230,000 pixels) with Touch-Screen Operation |
| Language Options | English, French, Spanish |
| Playback Options | Full frame, Thumbnail, Playback zoom (5x), Resize, Image Edit (Trimming, Red Eye Correction, Soft Focus, Partial Color, Fisheye Lens, Cross Filter, Retro, Radial Blur, Unsharp Masking, Smile, Paint (Pen, Erase, Stamp, Frame)), Slideshow, Slideshow with music, Video playback (with sound), Video Edit, Image erase/protect |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2.3 x 3.7 x 0.8" (60 x 94 x 21mm) |
| Weight | 5.3 oz (149g) without battery |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 20 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
89%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Large clear LCD (16)
- Easy to setup (14)
- Simple controls (12)
- Easy to keep clean (10)
- Strong construction (8)
Cons
- Poor in low light (5)
- Short battery life (3)
Best Uses
- Fun (16)
- Travel (15)
- Art (6)
- Family photos (6)
- Photojournalism (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (7), Enthusiast (4), Photo enthusiast (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
Fantastic camera! So much potential.
This camera is great for the snapshot vacationer, as well as the experienced photographer. The "paint pen" is a great addition.
I am still learning all that this ...Read complete review
This camera is great for the snapshot vacationer, as well as the experienced photographer. The "paint pen" is a great addition.
I am still learning all that this camera has to offer. I'm sure it will take a long time for me to feel the need for a more advanced piece of equipment.
One drawback, for those of us who are not tops with electronics, is the limited information booklet. I would have like a more detailed set of instructions.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Many little quirks
Not bad overall, but certainly not as good as I expected.
The slide shutter is bothersome. If you plan to keep this in your pocket, don't. The shutter slides down and the c...Read complete review
Not bad overall, but certainly not as good as I expected.
The slide shutter is bothersome. If you plan to keep this in your pocket, don't. The shutter slides down and the camera is often on and you dont know it.
This camera truly does have a very fast reaction to picture time, probably the best on the market.
The zoom control is on the edge of the camera, originally I was concerned, but later learned to appreciate the location.
The lens on the other hand is in a bad spot. Having the lens on the upper side is often a problem, especially when asking someone else to take the picture - youre invariably stuck with a picture of their finger.
Most troubling was the poor performance of the camera in low lighting surroundings, anything other than perfect lightint led to poor quality pictures.
Overall would rate this a 3/5.
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Pros
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Art
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
I use it as a pocket camera always with me.
Excelent lens
Poor performance of the camera in low lighting surroundings, anything other than perfect lighting led to poor quality pictures.
Less than good al ISO 400. Very good al ISO 100
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
- Poor Operation in Low Light
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
This camera is very attrack somebody , it's easy to use for taking a photo by some option like Smile ,Shutter, Face Detection ,and more multiple model help.It is greatabout a good performer in terms of speed and image quality.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
Nice big lcd screen....wonderful to be able to touch instead of push buttons...
but I have also have a Canon 800IS and this Sony felt slow in comparison. will update my comments after some more use !!
Pros
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- All the above
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
Ive had this camera for a few weeks and it has been a pleasure to work with. Great features, intelligently designed and very user-friendly.
I recommend it highly.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
Cons
- Weak Construction
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
The camera has a high quality and it's interface is extremely user-friendly. I've taken very good photos with this camera. Unfortunately, I've lost it in JFK Airport when I was traveling home.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy To Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Macro feature excellent
- Zoom quality very good
Cons
- Feature use complicated
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
- When biking
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
use the camera's outside and inside the home, mainly to take portraits and landscape shots.
Like very much the big screen and also the zoom is in comparison with my prior canon (powershot SD 630)much better.
It's overloaded with technic which makes it sometimes difficult to find the best solutions.
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
I just wanted a small camera to carry in my purse so I would have it available whenever I wanted. This camera is the perfect size and I love the touchscreen.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Long Lag Time
Best Uses
- Art
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Photojournalism
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
This camera offers most everything. It's easy to carry, fast to use (except lag time between shots) yields quality enlargements. This will not disappoint any serious amateur or professional for backup use. For fast action I revert to my Nikon and interchangeable lenses. The price of the T300 is awesome!
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
This camera is perfect for traveling or when you cannot take a full size SLR camera. Easy to use.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Easy To Use
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
Ill use this camera as for personal use.What i liked about it it was the touch screen and so far i didnt find anything that i dont like about this camera
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
I really love thethe big touch screen. Too many options that you may not use,but good to know you have them
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Great Picture Quality
- Strong Construction
Cons
- None yet
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
A compact and powerful camera, easy to play
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
Great camera in small sike. Not so great in play mode when change the photo: pixelation
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
Hi all !
That's the best product I've ever purchased for a compact camera. I have a digital reflex, and in comparison is quite good with it !
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
Great for travel, easy to carry, very flexible for differing subjects, lighting, etc., good quality optics, love the 5:1 optical zoom. The non-telescoping lens keeps it very compact. Only problem is lack of a viewfinder... trying to see the screen on the back, even with the bright display, is tough in bright sunlight.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Easy to Keep Clean
- Macro capabilities
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Insufficient instructions
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
This camera is great for the snapshot vacationer, as well as the experienced photographer. The "paint pen" is a great addition.
I am still learning all that this camera has to offer. I'm sure it will take a long time for me to feel the need for a more advanced piece of equipment.
One drawback, for those of us who are not tops with electronics, is the limited information booklet. I would have like a more detailed set of instructions.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Comfortable Controls
- Easy Setup
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Art
- Documentary
- Photojournalism
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
i use this in the underwater housing and have gotten excellent results! easy to use and crisp UW photos!
the touch screen is a little tricky but easy to use after a few times
Pros
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
Not bad overall, but certainly not as good as I expected.
The slide shutter is bothersome. If you plan to keep this in your pocket, don't. The shutter slides down and the camera is often on and you dont know it.
This camera truly does have a very fast reaction to picture time, probably the best on the market.
The zoom control is on the edge of the camera, originally I was concerned, but later learned to appreciate the location.
The lens on the other hand is in a bad spot. Having the lens on the upper side is often a problem, especially when asking someone else to take the picture - youre invariably stuck with a picture of their finger.
Most troubling was the poor performance of the camera in low lighting surroundings, anything other than perfect lightint led to poor quality pictures.
Overall would rate this a 3/5.
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Compact
Cons
- To many sub menus for som
Best Uses
- Fun
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
Compact, great touch screen, intuitive.
Not so great:
Lens to close to the corner (finger in picture)
Its a point & shoot camera......Sony less functions
Pros
- Bright LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Strong Construction
Cons
- Poor Operation in Low Light
Best Uses
- Art
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300 Digital Camera (Black):
I like the set up.
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What's in the Box
- NP-BD1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery
- Battery Charger
- A/V & USB Multi-Connector Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Software CD-ROM (Picture Motion Browser 2.0, USB Driver)
- User Guide
- 1-Year U.S.A. Limited Warranty
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