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alaTest.com
Editors' rating: 84
Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 348 reviews of Sony Cybershot DSC-T33 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 68/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 540866 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 84/100 = Very Good.
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dpinterface.com
Summary: The Sony Cyber-shot T33 is a stylish and thin camera which is fast and has lots of scene modes but has no manual controls. Photo quality on the T33 is overall below average. While the T33 is pocketable and is great for everyday outdoor shots, indoor ...
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laptopmag.com
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digitalcamerareview.com
Summary: A small folktale is in due order here -- in 1994 Sony manager Shizuo Takashino was told by his staff that Sony's new videocamera couldn't get any smaller because there was no more space inside to eliminate, he challenged them to dunk it in a bucket of ...
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dcresource.com
Summary: The usual caveats about proprietary batteries apply here. They're expensive ($50 a pop) and you can't use "regular batteries" to get you throw the day in an emergency. One thing I do like about the InfoLithium battery used by the T33 is that it tells ...
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personal computer world
Editors' rating: 60
Summary: Slim and stylish, the T33 is ideal for point-and-shoot snappers
CNET editors' buying advice
We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Digital cameras. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of digital camera.
Snapshooter
The casual photographer needs a camera that is easy to carry and easy to use, so compact and ultracompact cameras make the best choice. These digital cameras are the most useful for taking snapshots anywhere, and can produce nice photos for email, web, or prints smaller than 8x10 inches.
The specs that matter
| Resolution | It doesn't matter. Most digital cameras on the market today have sufficient resolution for your needs. |
| Price | $150 to $300 |
| Lens type | Zoom (range encompassing at least 38mm to 114mm, 35mm equivalent) |
| Storage media | Internal memory, CompactFlash, Memory Stick, xD-Picture Card, or Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard |
| Photo file format | JPEG |
| Interfaces | USB, NTSC/PAL television connection |
| Exposure controls | Automatic, programmed scene modes, exposure compensation (for tweaking the automatic exposure) |
| Focus controls | Automatic |
| Flash modes | Automatic, fill, red-eye reduction |
| Software | Photo stitching, photo album, slide show |
| Multimedia | VGA (640x480), 30fps video-clip recording with sound |
| Cool features to look for | Direct-to-printer (PictBridge) output compatibility, in-camera red-eye removal, automatic exposure fix, optical or mechanical image stabilization, face detection |
Read more in the Digital Camera Buying Guide
CNET product brief
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.
Suggestions: For more help in deciding if this is the best digital camera for you, visit the buying guide for digital cameras at CNET Reviews.
CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.
