The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T70 essentiality an eight megapixel sensor which is coupled to a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar branded 3x optical whiz besides a spacious 16:9 angle relation 3.0" change screen LCD. The DSC-T70's 38 - 114mm effigy lens incorporates Sony's Super Steady Shot optical impression stabilization to minimize obscure caused by camera crunch at standstill shutter speeds. Other T70 traits enjoy ISO sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 3200, a Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo card slot plus 31MB of built in memory, and power from a proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. The T70 also offers USB connectivity for connection to a personal computer, and high definition video connectivity for viewing on the latest HD televisions.

The Cyber-shot T70 includes Sony's facade detection technology, which is linked not personalized to the camera's Autoexposure besides autofocus systems now importance exceptionally same systems, but also to white balance and flash metering as well - allowing the camera to ensure proper flash exposure and pleasing flesh tones. Also, the T70 features Sony's Bionz image processor - first seen in the company's Alpha digital SLRs. Sony says Bionz offers improved image quality, faster response times, and better battery life in its compact cameras.