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The Sony T range of digital cameras are some of the most stylish you will find on the market. The Sony DSC T300 is the latest model from this range to hit the market. I guess I would describe the design as minimalist. The camera is more or less button free and a sliding lens cover takes up most of the front of the camera. I am not sure what it is, but something really works about the design and gives it a high class look. In fact if I had to buy a digital camera based on looks alone, I would be hard pressed to come up with a camera to beat this one. It is available in silver, red and black.

You should have no problem fitting the DSC T300 into a pocket as it is a very slim and sleek model. The only thing you may wish to think about here is that it is so good looking you may not want to take the chance of scratching the camera in any way when you take it out or put it in a pocket. Therefore a small case is another option worth considering.

The most noticeable feature the DSC T300 has is a touch controlled LCD screen. This is the reason why the camera is almost button free, because all the main controls apart from zoom are controlled through the touch screen. The screen is also very large in size at 3.5 inch and takes up more or less the entire back of the camera.

With 10 megapixels there is plenty of power for generating large prints. The 5x optical zoom lens is a bonus as it allows you to zoom in that bit closer than the more basic 3x optical zoom cameras that are still very common in the pocket camera market.

If the idea of a touch screen does not turn you on and you would like to consider another high quality pocket camera then try taking a look at the Canon IXUS 90 IS.

Rating: Above average

I would describe the picture quality of the DSC T300 as above average and the camera will take a decent snapshot in most situations.

For a full review, some sample images and price comparisons please see: Sony DSC T300 Review and Ratings.

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