Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T5 Digital Camera Review

Picture Quality / Size Options (7.0)
With 5 megapixels, the Sony T5 offers plenty with six still image size options. Pictures can be compressed to either Fine or Standard as well. The highest resolution offered is 2592 x 1944; there is also a high-resolution size optimized for 4 x 6-inch prints. The 3:2 formatted size is 2592 x 1728. A slight jump in resolution takes us to the next sizes: 2048 x 1536 and 1280 x 960. A 640 x 480 pixel option is there for e-mailing photos. Perhaps the most unique feature about the image sizes is the 16:9 formatted HDTV selection. This 1920 x 1080 pixel size fills large widescreen televisions. If you’re looking for an excuse to get that plasma screen, try this one: “I just really want to utilize the Sony T5 to its absolute fullest. The HDTV mode is going to waste…”

Picture Effects Mode (6.5)
Perhaps for snapshooters looking to avoid the time commitments of Photoshop, the Sony T5 offers some in-camera effects. Black & White and Sepia are included; these are quite common. There are also saturation, contrast, and sharpness options that can be adjusted to +, -, or Normal. These same image parameters can be adjusted in the included software. However, some users of the T5 may never want to deal with the software either. For direct printing of black and white photos, this mode is a nice feature. There are live views to help users select options.