Streaks on screen/pictures

[aeryno]

I have a Sony Cybershot DSC-U20 which was working fine for several years. The other day I went to take a picture and there were these streaks altering the picture in the screen and they showed up on the actual pictures. I've tried other batteries and other memory sticks. Any advice?

[Peter_AUS]

Can you post an example of the problem pic you are getting.

[aeryno]

I've attached 2 pictures - any help would be appreciate. Everything is set to normal - nothing special like negative or sepia.

Thanks

[devwild]

I seem to remember seeing similar effects from a digital camera that was water damaged online somewhere. Unfortunately it may be hardware failure of some sort.

[aeryno]

Darn. Guess I'm in the market for a new camera. Thanks for your help!