Sony DSC-TX7 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 4x Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 3.5 inch Touch Screen LCD (Red) Review

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(More customer reviews)Two weeks ago, I bought this camera to replace a T700. Photography is my hobby, though I consider myself an amateur with a keen eye. I have mastered the features of every point-and-shoot I have ever owned.

The Good:
- Beautiful exterior design. This camera's color is a deep, metallic red.
- This 2010 model takes SDHC cards.
- Panoramic feature makes landscape photos easy to create. Just pan the camera to the right.
- HD video is beautiful!
- Touchscreen layout is intuitive. One can use their hand (or the provided stylus) to slide across the screen to access additional menus (like an iPhone). One may also manually select the point of focus.
- Indoor and low-light pictures come out very well. Handheld twilight allows those with shaky hands to take nice photos (camera takes six pictures and combines them for the least noise/graininess).
- Multiburst in three different speeds.
- Left menu can be customized with the most-used features.
- Packed with features and editing tools, though I have not used the other settings yet.
- Camera package includes a dock and cables to connect to computers and televisions.
- Similar slideshow functions as T700 for a delightful photo-viewing experience.

The Bad:
- Wide-angle lens distorts the shape of people when not zoomed in. People's heads are shaped strangely, especially if they move within the picture.
- Low battery life. Battery is also extremely pricey.
- Compared to the T700, the flash is very limited. When taking a non-zoomed photo, there is a strange distribution of flash - four sides of the photo are dim, while the middle is bright. Sometimes, the flash overexposes the photo, such that the subjects appear ghostlike.
- Fully automated; there is a 'program' function, but everything on it is preset.
- Just an annoyance: I couldn't find a setting to turn off auto-review. I usually take many photos in succession (not burst mode), so I don't use time to review what I've taken. Using burst mode is not a viable solution because an increase in shutter speed means less light is let into the lens.Personally, I don't prefer a camera controlled by touch screen, as this probably uses more battery power than pushing buttons; however, the interface is well-designed. In general, this camera is slim and easy to use; I would recommend it to anyone who likes to take pictures and enjoys a large screen for viewing photos.

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Product Description:
The sleek and stylish DSC-TX7 offers a large 3.5" touch screen to easily take and review photos.An advanced "Exmor R" CMOS sensor provides stunning low-light images and sweeping panoramic views with iSweep Panorama mode.Plus, enjoy 1920x1080 Full HD video recording and playback.

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