Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T300

CONDITION 7.5/10

THE CAMERA SHOWS NORMAL SIGNS OF CAREFUL USE WITH LIGHT SCRATCHES ON THE BODY AND MINOR SCREEN WEAR. BATTERY COVER HAS A SMALL COSMETIC CRACK NEAR THE HINGE, BUT CLOSES SECURELY. ALL FUNCTIONS WORK AS INTENDED. INCLUDES BATTERY ONLY.

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T300 arrived in early 2008 as a bold statement in the ultra-slim compact market. With an enormous 3.5-inch touchscreen dominating the entire back, a Carl Zeiss lens, and intelligent shooting modes, the T300 was aimed squarely at fashion-conscious users who wanted serious capability in a pocketable package.

THE PICS

THE LOOKS

In red, the T300 radiates confidence. The smooth aluminum front plate hides the lens beneath a minimalist sliding cover, turning the camera into a clean block of color when closed. Its elongated body feels futuristic yet refined, with a soft metallic sheen that catches light beautifully. It’s pocketable, slim, and carries itself with a quiet sophistication — the kind that never really ages.

THE SPECS

The T300 uses a 10.1-megapixel CCD sensor paired with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 5× optical zoom lens (33–165 mm equivalent). The 3.5-inch wide touchscreen — enormous for its time — makes this camera feel surprisingly modern to use. It also includes optical SteadyShot stabilization, face and smile detection, and 720p video recording, combining style with genuinely capable performance.

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

• Sliding lens cover: Hides the lens completely, giving the front face a sculptural simplicity.
• Large 3.5-inch touchscreen: Dominates the back, making navigation feel futuristic for 2008.
• Deep red metallic finish: Eye-catching yet refined — a perfect late-2000s statement piece.

THE VERDICT

The T300 in red is one of Sony’s most elegant compact designs — smooth, confident, and distinctly luxurious. It bridges the gap between minimalist industrial design and expressive color, making it a favorite among collectors and digicam fans alike. This is one of those cameras that doesn’t just take photos — it performs every time you slide it open.