The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 - a replacement owing to the DSC-T10 - texture an eight megapixel sensor which is coupled to a Zeiss-branded 3x optical flash further  a 2.5" LCD display. The DSC-T20's 38 - 114mm similitude lens incorporates Sony's Super Steady Shot optical perception stabilization to minimize jumble caused by camera shake at slow shutter speeds. Other T20 features include ISO sensitivity to a maximum of ISO 3200, in-camera photo editing, a Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo card slot plus 31MB of built in memory, and power from a proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. The T20 also offers high definition component video output, via an optional proprietary cable or cradle.

The Cyber-shot T20 includes Sony's greater front detection technology, capable of detecting progress to eight faces simultaneously. Sony's mechanism is apparently linked not specific to the T20's Autoexposure again autofocus systems as in most similar 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 T20 marks one of the first applications of Sony's Bionz image processor - first seen in the company's Alpha digital SLRs - in their compact camera models. Sony says Bionz will offer improved image quality, faster response times, and better battery life in its compact cameras.

Basic Marks

• 8.1 megapixel HAD CCD
• Carl Zeiss 38-114mm equivalent 3x optical zoom lens
• 15x Smart Zoom (VGA quality), 2x normal zoom
• f/3.5 to f/5.6 in wide angle and f/4.3 to f/10 in telephoto
• 2.5 inch LCD
• Nine point autofocus
• 380 shots on one charge of the lithium-ion battery
• Broadcast quality Movie mode with sound and slow zoom
• Shutter speed from 1/4 to 1/1,000 second in Auto and as long as one minute in Program.
• Self-timer with 2 and 10 second options
• Exposure bracketing
• White balance: Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2.
• Scene modes: Beach, Fireworks, High Sensitivity, High Speed Shutter, Landscape.
• Flash range: Auto: 11/16" to 7'-7/16" (W), ISO 3200: 11/16" to 15' (W)
• PictBridge compatible
 
Special Marks

• Available in four colors: black, silver, white, or pink
• Face Detection
• SteadyShot Image Stabilization
• High ISO sensitivity (to ISO 3,200) with Sony Clear RAW Noise Reduction
• HD output (1080i) for stills, with music
• D-Range Optimization
• In-camera Red-eye Reduction
• Live histogram in recording modes
• Burst mode of 100 shots at 2.1 fps
• 31MB internal memory
• Support for up to 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo media
 
Inside Portion

The T20 ships with the following items in the box:

• Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T20 digital camera
• NP-BG1 rechargeable battery
• BC-CSG battery charger
• A/V and USB multi-connector cables
• Wrist strap
• Software CD-ROM with PDF manual