Cyber-shot DSC-T7

Released April 2005

A stainless-steel pocket camera with a 5.1 MP CCD, internal 3× Carl Zeiss zoom and 2.5-inch screen; its thinnest section is 9.8 mm.

Type: Compact
Sensor: –
Megapixels: 5.1
Lens: 38–114 mm equivalent
Video: 640 × 480 at 30 fps
Body weight: 114 g

What reviewers say

TechRadar and DCViews praised the thin, solid body, simple operation and sharp photographs with natural colour. DCViews found quick focusing and shooting, but cautioned against ISO 400 noise and camera shake. TechRadar considered the price high for the resolution and noted the cost of proprietary memory cards. Both liked it as a portable camera.

From techradar.com and dcviews.com

Specifications

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Image and sensor

Camera type: Compact
Sensor type: Super HAD CCD
Effective resolution: 5.1 MP
Largest image: 2592 × 1944
RAW recording: No
Standard ISO range: 64–400
Sensor detail: 1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites
Image formats: JPEG Fine or Standard; native 2592 × 1944 or 2592 × 1728 in 3:2 mode; no RAW recording
Image processor: Real Imaging Processor with RAW-stage noise reduction; this processing does not provide RAW file recording

Lens and shooting

Built-in lens: 38–114 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture: f/3.5–4.4
Optical zoom: 3×
Lens detail: Internal folded Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.33–19.0 mm in original Japanese maker table, rounded to 6.3–19.0 on UK support
Autofocus: Five-point AF with illuminator and preset distances; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.08 m wide or 0.25 m telephoto; Magnifying Glass mode from 0.01–0.2 m
Shutter: Automatic 1/8–1/1000 second; Program 1–1/1000 second in original maker table
Burst detail: Up to nine native 5 MP frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals on UK support; up to 100 smaller VGA frames is a separate mode; original Japanese burst row misprints height as 1920 while its native image-size table gives 1944
Flash: Built-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.1–2.6 m wide or 0.5–2.1 m telephoto; no hot shoe
Exposure controls: Automatic or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; ten scenes; three-step saturation, contrast and sharpness; no manual aperture or shutter control

Video

Highest video resolution: 640 × 480 at 30 fps
Video detail: MPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps

Screen and viewfinder

Viewfinder: None
Screen size: 2.5″
Screen dots: 230,000
Display detail: 2.5-inch TFT Hybrid Clear Photo LCD with 230,000 dots, anti-reflection coating and protective polycarbonate panel; no optical or electronic viewfinder

Connections and design

Bluetooth: No
Battery life (maker's claim): 150 photographs
Body weight: 114 g
Release detail: Original Japanese launch sheet gives 15 April 2005 first sale
Recording media: Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo; supplied 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adaptor
Ports: Supplied interface adaptor provides USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV output and DC input; PictBridge direct printing
Battery life detail: NP-FE1 InfoLithium E battery; original Japanese maker and current UK support CIPA claim 150 photographs or 75 minutes
Charging: Supplied BC-CS3 external battery charger
Dimensions: 91.7 × 60.2 × 14.7 mm (width × height × maximum depth); thinnest body section 9.8 mm
Weight detail: Approximately 114 g camera only; 136 g shooting weight in original maker table
Materials: Stainless-steel body with sliding lens cover; included stand provides tripod screw attachment
Colours: Silver or black; colour editions share this entry
In the box: NP-FE1 battery, BC-CS3 charger, AV cable, USB cable, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo and adaptor, stand, interface adaptor, neck strap and software CD

Pros and cons

Pros

Internal zoom keeps the lens within the body
High-resolution 2.5-inch screen
Magnifying Glass mode focuses from 1 cm

Cons

Connections require the supplied interface adaptor
No manual aperture or shutter control
Tripod attachment requires the supplied stand

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Sensor	Megapixels	Lens	Video	Body weight	Released
SonyCyber-shot DSC-T5	Compact	–	5.1	38–114 mm equivalent	640 × 480 at 30 fps	114 g	Sept 2005
SonyCyber-shot DSC-T9	Compact	–	6	38–114 mm equivalent	640 × 480 at 30 fps	134 g	Nov 2005
SonyCyber-shot DSC-T10	Compact	–	7.2	38–114 mm equivalent	640 × 480 at 30 fps	140 g	Aug 2006

Sources

Photo: sony.jp

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 silver and black cameras shown together: Sony Japan exact-model archive photograph; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 silver and black cameras shown together; complete supplied canvas and background retained.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 black front oblique view with lens cover open: Sony Japan exact-model archive photograph; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 black front oblique view with lens cover open; complete supplied canvas and background retained.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 held in a hand showing its slim top edge: Sony Japan exact-model archive photograph; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 held in a hand showing its slim top edge; complete supplied canvas and background retained.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 black and silver cameras with lens covers closed: Sony Japan exact-model archive photograph; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 black and silver cameras with lens covers closed; complete supplied canvas and background retained.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 black front and lens detail: Sony Japan exact-model archive photograph; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 black front and lens detail; complete supplied canvas and background retained.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 silver front and lens detail: Sony Japan exact-model archive photograph; Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T7 silver front and lens detail; complete supplied canvas and background retained.

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