Sony Cybershot DSC-T77 Full HD 1080i, 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 4x Optical Zoom with Super Steady Shot Image Stabilization (Black)

This is my second digital camera and I've been having so much fun with it for almost five months now that I felt I should 'review' it. It's truly worthy of my 'FIVE STAR' rating. Unlike most digital cameras, it's actually made IN Japan(except for the lens optics which are sourced from the 'world-class' Zeiss factory) Lots of METAL not plastic, and a build-quality that's top notch. It's really a pocket-sized wonder capable of stunning image quality - I just had a couple of 13.5" x 24.0" custom prints made from a High Defintion 16 x 9 ratio image that's simply stunning. It's hard to believe that it came out of such a small camera(and speaks well for Sony's choice of the Zeiss optics)! I should mention a couple VERY important things right off. One, it's NOT a 'toy' but rather a very complex and 'precision' instrument. It's delicate and not designed to be dropped, submerged or abused. Use the wrist strap ALWAYS! And the big 3" LCD touch-screen is delicate so keep your right hand thumbnail cut short so you don't 'gouge' the screen when holding the camera. Perhaps a flexible screen protector would help, but I feel it would affect the screen's sensitivity, so I haven't installed one and use Sony's 'paint pen'(the little plastic paddle-thingie that you install on the wrist strap). It only takes a VERY light touch to use it on the screen - don't use it like a ball-point pen on multi-part carbonless paperwork where people are accustomed to 'bearing down' hard to make an impression through all the copies! Easy does it! And get a really good case to keep it in to give your investment a chance for a long life. I liked the Case Logic UNZB-2, a padded neoprene model with extra padding on one side to give a little extra 'protection' to the big LCD touch screen. I replaced the case's little metal hanging loop with a carabiner(?sp.) clip(available at hardware stores and some sporting goods shops) to allow me to quickly latch the camera case to a belt loop on my jeans so I can always have the camera with me and not miss those wonderful photo 'ops' that always seem to happen when you don't have your camera with you! Besides buying another Sony #NP-FD1 battery so I always have 'power', I also purchased Sony's #VMC-MHC1 HD Output adapter cable which is NOT the same as the cable that comes with the camera. The difference is the ability to connect to an HDTV's composite video inputs for true HD quality(I only wish Sony made this cable longer than the 1.5 meter length)Hint, hint Sony! And, of course, buy a quality 'high speed' Memory Stick Pro Duo as the internal 15MB memory won't go far at all(maybe a few HD-size images at the most). A 1 GB for still images, and more if you want to capture motion. The specs and reviews from many others will tell you the rest so I won't repeat it all. But I will say that I LOVE this camera SO much, I've bought a second one too! UPDATE: 11-01-15 Over six years now and both of my DSC-T77 cameras are still working reliably with great results! I LOVE THEM! UPDATE: 12-25-18 STILL working fine after NINE years - a testament to Sony's quality and my care of these cameras!!!

Color: Black Got my Sony DSC-T77 here in asia where it's been out for a couple of weeks and would just like to give this little slim point and shoot a thumbs up! I used to own the Sony DSC-T70 which was an OK camera in my opinion. As an upgrade, the T77 is really a much better camera. Pros: -Great image quality in good light. Compared to the T70, the T77 is produces better images in good light. The photos are pin sharp and more noticeable are fine details. When I take portraits with the T77, I now see pores and individual eyelashes! -Slimmer and lighter than the T70, the T77 really is a pocketable camera that you'd want to take with you all the time. It's so unobtrusive I sometimes forget I have it with me! -Dynamic Range Optimizer helps recover shadow details without losing highlights. -A barrage of other features like smile shutter, face detection, anti-blink function, and image stabilization helps make taking pictures more fun. Cons: -I wished Sony had separate controls for saturation, sharpness, and contrast like all the Canons have. There are times I want to get more saturated colors. While it does have a vivid setting which boosts up the saturation, it also boosts up the contrast which results in harsh-looking photos (most of the time anyway). -I think it's safe to say that this camera takes better picture in good light. The quality definitely goes down as the light levels go down. I think the problem with such a small sensor and lens is that in lower light levels, the camera compensates by choosing higher ISOs which results in more noise and more noise reduction which produces photos that are less sharp and less detailed. All in all, I really like this camera, and at this small/slim size, I think this is as good as it gets. If you're looking for the smallest and slimmest camera that takes quality photos, then give the Sony DSC-T77 a try.

I'm a die-hard fan of Sony and I got this as a second camera for small trips and family parties. I own an SLR already. This camera is very nice in looks and built solid. Image quality is not great and sometimes I wonder if it is a Sony. I used several sony point & shoot cameras and this doesn't produce near quality pictures as they do. It's easy to carry and pictures in day light are reasonably Ok. Low light conditions sucks. Overall, if you have other options, try to avoid this. If you are also a fan of Sony, you will get this any way :) -Sam.

There are a couple things you should know about if you are considering buying this camera. It uses proprietary stuff in its design...... sorta... Instead of an SD it requires a "dual-pro" card. Apparently they are widely available as they are also used in the Sony PSP, so you can get them at Gamestop, they cost around 3 times the cost of a similar capacity SD card. There is also a proprietary cord necessary to plug it into your PC.... you can find one very cheaply on Amazon if you don't mind the 15-28 day shipping.... Understand that stuff before you buy.... The camera itself is ....marvelous! It is so small. Smaller than I thought it would be. The aluminum housing is like a shield , and a smartly designed slide case keeps all the sensitive bits literally under armor while they are in your backpack or pocket...It is perfect for backpacking...as perfect as anything has ever been for that purpose... The picture quality indoors is no better than it is with any point and click, the picture quality outdoors in the daytime is excellent.... The touchscreen isn't very responsive compared to pretty much any smartphone or tablet... but it works well enough and you really don't need to use the menus much anyways... the picture display on the screen is awful and pixelated at minimum scale... It clears up if you zoom into an image tho.... it is never great resolution on screen.... but who cares, thats what tablets are for lol... I bought this used for 40$. It was advertised as being in "good condition". It included 2 batteries, a charger and a little shockproof case with a mini-carabiner. It also has a screen protector on the display which has kept the actual screen pristine. It shipped out very quickly and I had it in less than a week. It is in at least excellent condition except for one thing... the zoom-rocker does not zoom. I think this would be a perfect camera and accessory pack for summertime for anyone who is planning to hike the Appalachian or Pacific Crest trails ...or just spend a lot of time outdoors... I just don't think I want to have a camera that won't zoom... The sellers name was @lvin and he was excellent to deal with both before and after the sale. I don't think he even realized the issue with the zoom...He is going to have it back soon... so if you are looking for a "backpacking" camera and can live without the zoom...there is a bargain waitin' fer ya lol

Although I've been through plenty of cameras over the years - ranging from 35mm SLR's and APS to digital - I'm far from an expert and more of an intermediate hobbyist. My current need was a digital camera that was small and light (something I could put in my shirt pocket or throw in a briefcase) to document images when the need arose. After much research and review, I finally decided on the Sony DSC-T77 - and it meets my needs spectacularly. Besides making decent photos, it is rather intuitive and easy to use. I was particularly drawn to the bold and beefy lens cover and the fact that the telescoping, although limited in range, is all internal to the camera. Other cameras I compared the Sony to have delicate-looking lens-cover leaves and the telescoping lenses protruded like a bad zit on prom night (both of which would seem more prone to damage and malfunction). The touch screen responds well to my normal fingers. I've read mixed reviews on this camera - the bad ones seems to want this camera to be more than it is. It is not a DSLR - nor will it ever be. So far, I am delighted with this camera. It is not perfect - but it is perfect for me.