Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T3 — 2005 ultra-slim compact with sliding lens cover, 5.1MP CCD
The Cyber-shot DSC-T3 launched in 2005 as one of the earliest models in Sony's ultra-slim T-series, introducing the sliding lens cover and titanium-look metal body that would define the range for several years afterward.
It pairs a 5.1-megapixel 1/2.4-inch Super HAD CCD sensor with a Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 3x optical zoom lens covering roughly 38-114mm equivalent at f/3.5-4.4. A 2.5-inch hybrid TFT LCD with 230,400 dots is used for framing and playback, and stills save to Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick Pro Duo cards.
The T3's sliding cover and slim, wallet-friendly profile distinguished it from thicker compacts of 2005, making it a genuine pocket camera rather than one needing a dedicated case, though the compact body limits grip comfort and battery capacity compared with larger contemporaries.
Used T3 bodies are bought mainly for their compact retro design, so it is worth checking the sliding lens cover opens and closes cleanly without sticking, the LCD is free of scratches, and the InfoLithium battery still charges and holds power reliably.