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Sony CyberShot T30
Sony CyberShot T30
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HQ Grade: C+
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
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Helene James 2 pts
November 5, 2006 9:57 PM
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Between the Canon A710 IS and the Sony DSC-T 30 0r Sony DSC-T50, which would you choose?

I like a large screen LCD and also the feature Steady Shot
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
November 5, 2006 11:33 PM
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My vote goes for the Canon Powershot A710 IS. The T30 and T50 are pretty similar except the T50 has a touch screen (which I admit is kinda neat). But still... awfully similar camera, and for the huge price difference I personally think the Canon is more fun to operate and takes better low light shots. Plus I just prefer the layout of the Powershots, I think they're more user friendly.
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Helene James 2 pts
November 6, 2006 12:59 AM
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Thank you for answering. This will certainly help me to decide which camera to get. I have used a Canon Power Shot S 500 but I was much interested by the thin format of the Sony DSC-T 30 and the large LCD. Reading your comments, I will go for the Canon.
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
November 6, 2006 7:54 AM
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I'm glad it helped. Again, they are awfully similar in terms of photo quality, so if you really like the feel of the Sonys then I wouldn't rule them out. I realize that isn't a terribly helpful opinion, but it's my two cents- I am one of those people who doesn't like large LCDs (they feel fragile) and who started out her digital career on the Powershots, so they make sense to me. It would help if you could test the cameras out- might be worth a trip to Best Buy or someplace similar to see what they feel like to you.
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Helene James 2 pts
November 6, 2006 8:55 PM
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Thank you for your suggestion to go and see how those cameras feel in your hand. Is there a risk that a larde LCD might break more easily than a smaller one?
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Brenda P (BrendaP) 28728 pts
November 6, 2006 9:08 PM
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Yes, definitely. But it depends a lot on how it's made. Some cameras (Canon Elphs, coughcough) are known for having very fragile LCDs. They do sell protectors that can prevent scratching and rippling of the screen, but basically any LCD regardless of size can be broken. As far as I've heard, though, the ones on all three of these cameras that you're considering are built pretty decently and are no more fragile than they should be, which is the best you can hope for!
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Graphic Designer Guy 3 pts
November 7, 2006 8:08 PM
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I would definitely go with the Canon. The Sony 50 touch screen seems like a major pain. I think that touching an lcd puts more risk into breaking it. Plus I like to have a view finder just in case.
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Helene James 2 pts
November 7, 2006 9:16 PM
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I had not realized until now that the Sony did not have an optical view finder and it is certainly something very useful in some cases. After you mentionned this, I ckecked a picture of the Sony and I saw. Many thanks for pointing out this lack in the Sony. It could be a problem.Another question, The Canon Powershot A710 IS seems to use 2 AA batteries instead of NB-4L for the Canon SD 630. Is it an advantage or does it really matter?
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Roopesh kumar 0 pts
November 8, 2006 8:16 AM
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t 30 is good for Better prints, Compact in size,Carz lens, & good battery.

but Use Always Original MMc duo cards from sony only.

another - point is camera is too sensitive.
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cori 0 pts
November 24, 2006 8:48 PM
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Actually, the larger LCD on the Sony T30 is covered by plastic so it's much more durable. The T50 (touchscreen) and the Canon screens are unprotected, they are much more vulnerable to cracks which renders them completely unusable.
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Helene James 2 pts
November 25, 2006 12:41 AM
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Thank you so much everyone, you have been all very helpful. After consideration of all the pros and cons I finally decided to buy a Canon Power Shot S3IS. Very different of my first choices. But it has a protected LCD, image stabilizer and possibility to add a lens and many many other features. So this is the end of my research. Many thanks, Helene
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Jayme 10 pts
November 25, 2006 9:49 AM
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The A710 IS accepts some add-on lenses as well. The button in the bottom right corner of the above picture releases the outer ring revealing threading to attach the Conversion Lens Adapter (LA-DC58G).

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=SNAModelSuppliesAct&fcategoryid=811&modelid=14117
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