Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T33

Description: The Sony Cyber Shot DSC-T33 is a 5.1-megapixel, compact camera.Compared to other compact digital cameras on the market, it is expensive at around $480.

Pros: Has a 0.8 in thickness, which is considerably thinner than some similarly priced digital cameras.Weighing only 6.5 ounces without battery and media, this digital camera is rather light relative to its competitors.

Cons: Has 5.1-megapixel resolution, which is lower than some similarly priced digital cameras.

Suitability: Built for travel, since it won't take up a lot of space.A recommended use, based on key features, is framed photos for the home.The largest recommended print size, estimated from the camera's resolution, is 10x14.

Value: Overall, this digital camera's price seems a bit steep, with respect to its features.In fact, you would typically pay nearly 35% less to get a compact camera with comparable resolution.

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• Manufacturer: Sony
• Part Number: DSC-T33

• General

• Product Type Digital camera
• Point-and-shoot highlights With a slim profile of 0.8 in., this camera fits easily into a pocket or purse. Having video capture capability adds convenience for the user.
• Width 3.9 in
• Depth 0.8 in
• Height 2.4 in
• Weight 0.4 lbs
• Body Material Aluminum
• Available Body Colors Blue, brown, gold, white

• Main Features

• Resolution 5.1 megapixels
• Color Support Color
• Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
• Total Pixels 5,300,000 pixels
• Effective Sensor Resolution 5,100,000 pixels
• Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
• Light Sensitivity ISO 100, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO auto
• Digital Zoom 6 x
• Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
• Shooting Programs Candle, Fireworks, Landscape, Soft snap, Beach/snow, Twilight mode, Hi-speed shutter, Twilight portrait
• Special Effects Sepia, Saturation, Black & White, Contrast compensation
• Max Shutter Speed 1/1000 sec
• Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
• Exposure Metering Spot, Multi-segment
• Exposure Modes Program, Automatic
• Exposure Compensation ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
• White Balance Presets, Automatic
• White Balance Presets Flash, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent
• Digital Video Format MPEG VX
• Still Image Format JPEG
• Continuous Shooting Speed 30 frames per second
• TV Tuner None
• Video Capture MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 640 x 480, MPEG - 160 x 112

• Memory / Storage

• Flash Memory 32 MB Flash - Memory Stick Duo
• Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo
• Floppy Drive None
• Image Storage JPEG 2592 x 1944, JPEG 2048 x 1536, JPEG 1280 x 960, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 2592 x 1728

• Camera Flash

• Camera Flash Built-in flash
• Flash Modes Auto mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Flash OFF mode, Red-eye reduction
• Red Eye Reduction Yes
• Effective Flash Range 4 in - 5 ft
• Features AF illuminator

• Lens System

• Type Zoom lens - 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm - F/3.5-4.4
• Focal Length 6.7 mm - 20.1 mm
• Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 38 - 114 mm
• Focus Adjustment Manual, Automatic
• Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
• Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
• Min Focus Range 19.7 in
• Macro Focus Range 1-50cm
• Lens Aperture F/3.5-4.4
• Optical Zoom 3 x
• Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
• Lens Construction 8 group(s) / 11 element(s)
• Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
• Features Aspherical lens

• Additional Features

• Self Timer Yes
• Self Timer Delay 10 sec
• Additional Features DPOF support, Direct print, Auto power save, Histogram display, Resizing an image, PictBridge support, PRINT Image Matching, USB 2.0 compatibility, Digital noise reduction, RGB primary color filter

• Viewfinder

• Viewfinder Type None

• Display

• Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5 in - Color
• Display Form Factor Built-in
• Display Format 230,400 pixels

• Digital Player (Recorder)

• Type None

• Microphone

• Type Microphone - Built-in

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x USB, 1 x Composite video/audio output, 1 x Docking station, 1 x DC power input
• Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick Duo

• Software

• Software Drivers & Utilities

• System Requirements for PC Connection

• Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, Apple Mac OS X 10.0, Apple Mac OS X 10.1, Apple Mac OS X 10.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.3, Apple Mac OS 9.1.x - 9.2.x
• Peripheral Devices USB port, CD-ROM drive

• Miscellaneous

• Carrying Case None
• Included Accessories Wrist strap, Tripod adapter, Docking station, Memory Stick Duo adapter
• Cables Included USB cable, A/V cable

• Power

• Power Device Power adapter - External

• Battery

• Supported Battery Sony NP-FT1
• Supported Battery 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh ( Included )

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• Sony Memory Stick Duo 128MB
• Sony BC TR1 - battery charger
• Sony NP FT1 - camera battery - Li-Ion
• Sony LCS CSD - soft case for digital photo camera
• Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
• Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
• Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo 512MB
• Sony Memory Stick Duo 128MB
• Sony BC TR1 - battery charger
• Sony NP FT1 - camera battery - Li-Ion
• Sony LCS CSD - soft case for digital photo camera
• Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
• Sony High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB
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Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.sonystyle.com
• Address: 16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA. 92127
• Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
• Email: contact@sel.sony.com
• Fax: 941-768-7790