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Whats better Sony DSC-T7 or Canon SD400/500?

Apr 9, 2005 3:22AM PDT

Mega pixels aside, which of these cameras is better? i.e. picture quality, reliability, ease of use... I dont think the DSC-t7 has hit north american shelves yet, but I've heard mixed reviews from overseas about it, same mixed reviews for the Canon SD500... anyone got any ideas?

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Sony T7 and Canon SD500
Apr 9, 2005 8:44AM PDT

I could not find much on the T7 but I do not expect it to be much different from the T33.

You may want to concentrate on the SD500 as it is a significant notch above the SD400. And the Canon SD500 cost the same as the Sony T33 (T7).

Here is a comparison of specifications:

http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_sd500%2Csony_dsct33&show=all

Both cameras take excellent photos.

The T33 (T7) has a very weak flash, rated for 5.5 feet. The SD500 flash is rated for 16.4 feet.

The T33 (T7) has 5 megapixels and the SD500 has 7.

The T33 (T7) has a 2.5 inch LCD and the SD500 is 2.0 inches.

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There is a recent review on the SD500:

http://www.steves-digicams.com/2005_reviews/sd500.html

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Sony T33/T7
Apr 9, 2005 9:54AM PDT

looks like the Canon outperforms the Sony in almost every regard, however the T33 and the T7 are two different cameras, all be it like you said very similar, I'm wondering if the T7 is going to have any surprises to distinguish itself from the T33, baring the front lens cover. The T7 apparently launches in late april, this is from sony's website;

http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/eCS/Store/en/-/USD/SY_DisplayProductInformation-Start?ProductSKU=DSCT7&Dept=cameras&CategoryName=dcc_DIDigitalCameras_Cyber-shotDigitalCameras