The first thing you'll notice about the Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 is its sleek design. The DSC-T10 looks sharp, and Sony offers four colors (black, white, silver, and pink) for the ultra-thin camera body.

The DSC-T10 doesn't look like many other digital cameras. First, the lens isn't visible until you open the lens cover panel, which also powers up the camera. Second, the lens is much smaller in diameter than what's found on most digital cameras, even though it's still a 3X optical zoom lens. Third, the lens never protrudes from the camera body, even when the zoom is fully engaged.

With 7.2 megapixels of resolution, the Sony DSC-T10 can produce high-quality prints up to 11x14 inches. Photo quality is very good with this model, working well in all lighting conditions. Sony also has included its Super Steady Shot technology with the DSC-T10 to limit blurred photos.

One minor drawback is the camera's flash range, which tops out at less than 10 feet with a small flash unit. For a camera in this price range, we'd like to see a more powerful built-in flash.

The 2.5-inch LCD is bright and sharp in all lighting conditions, which is good because it serves as the unit's only viewfinder.

Our tests showed that the camera's overall response times are very good, especially for a consumer-level, point-and-shoot model. You can shoot your first photo less than 2 seconds after opening the panel. The DSC-T10's shutter lag is nonexistent, which makes it a great option for capturing moving subjects. Shot-to-shot delays range from 1.5-3 seconds, but the DSC-T10 is able to overcome this slight drawback with a continuous-shot mode that can capture five photos in about 3.5 seconds.

The biggest problem with the Sony Cybershot DSC-T10 might be its price. At almost $400, it's a little expensive for what's basically a point-and-shoot model. In addition, you'll probably have to purchase a second rechargeable battery, as this model only uses a proprietary battery and you cannot charge it inside the camera. One area of good value is its 56MB of useable internal memory, which is far more internal memory than most consumer-level cameras. By relying on the internal memory, you might be able to avoid spending money on a memory card, if you don't plan on shooting at the maximum resolution very often.


Pros: Good-looking design with four colors available, no shutter lag, good image quality, 56MB of internal memory
Cons: Price is a little high, LCD is only viewfinder, flash range could be better

Warranty
1 year, limited