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Cyber-shot DSC-S500 Digital Camera

Model number: DSC-S500
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

6.0 Megapixel Super HAD™ CCD

More megapixels give you more detail and definition when you make big prints or crop in tight on your subject. The Sony advanced Super HAD® (Hole Accumulated Diode) CCD design allows more light to pass to each pixel, increasing sensitivity and reducing noise.

Large 2.4”2 LCD Screen

The DSC-S500 gives you a big, bright LCD screen for reading camera menus, composing shots, checking results and sharing your photos on location.

Burst Mode

You can fire off three shots automatically at 1-second intervals (VGA standard mode) or 2-second intervals (6 MP mode) -- a great way to capture a child’s first steps or a pet’s best tricks.

Cyber-shot Viewer Software

Sony’s new software that makes it easier to upload images from camera or Memory Stick Duo™ media -- then organize and browse through photos on your PC screen by simply scrolling through thumbnail images.

Capture Images In-Camera

With 25 MB1 Internal Memory, the DSC-S500 allows you to shoot without using a memory card -- then easily transfer your images to optional Memory Stick Duo™ media, upload photos to your computer or make prints on your digital printer.

QVGA Movie Mode

The DSC-S500 can capture 320 x 240 audio/video clips at high frame rate (up to 30 frames per second), with length limited only by the capacity of your media.

Memory Stick Duo™ Media Convenience

The DSC-S500 has a built-in slot for optional Memory Stick Duo™ media -- the compact, high-capacity storage media that are compatible with millions of devices worldwide.

3X Optical/2X Digital Zoom

3X Optical Zoom helps the DSC-S500 bring distant subjects closer and lets you frame shots for better composition; the Sony precision 2X Digital Zoom provides an additional 2X magnification to zoom in close without jagged edges.

Convenient Photo Modes

To adjust quickly for specific shooting situations, the DSC-S500 lets you choose from several convenient photo modes: Auto, P-Auto, and Scene Selections for Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Landscape, Soft Snap, Candle, and Beach environments.

Stamina® Battery Power

With optional Sony NiMH rechargeable batteries, you can capture up to an amazing 350 shots3 -- shooting capacity that’s about the equivalent of 10 rolls of 35mm film. With supplied AA alkaline batteries, the DSC-S500 can capture up to 60 shots3.

Product Specifications

Optics/Lens

  • Total Zoom : 6X
  • Optical Zoom : 3X
  • Digital Zoom : 0-2.0X (Precision)
  • Smart Zoom® Technology : Up to 4.1X (3MP), 5.1X (2MP), 13X (VGA Resolution)4
  • 35mm Equivalent : 32-96mm
  • Aperture : f2.8-5.6(W), f4.8-9.7 (T)
  • EV Compensation : ±2.0 EV, 1/3 EV Steps
  • Focal Distance : Normal Minimum: 19 3/4" (50cm)
  • Focal Length : 5.4 to 16.2 mm
  • Focus : Single AF
  • ISO : Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400
  • Shutter Speed : 1/8-1/2000 sec. (Auto); 1-1/2000 sec. (Program Auto)
  • Filter Diameter : N/A
  • Macro Mode : Auto Macro
  • Minimum Focus Distance : 2" (5 cm)

Hardware

  • LCD : 2.4"2 (110K Pixels TFT LCD Screen)
  • Viewfinder : N/A
  • Lens Construction : 6 Elements in 5 Groups, 2 Aspheric Elements
  • Microphone/Speaker : Yes/No
  • Lens Type : Sony
  • Docking Station : N/A

General

  • Recording Media : 25MB1 internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick® DUO Media, optional Memory Stick DUO PRO™ Media
  • Imaging Device : 1/2.5" Super HAD™ CCD
  • Megapixel : 6.0 MP

Product Profile

Support

  • Soft Carrying Case

    Soft Carrying Case

    $19.99

DSC-S500 2 5 2 2
Battery Closer Battery closer does not completely close a few months after the purchase. I have been compromising with this for a long time. Trying to find somewhere to repair it. June 19, 2011
Battery Closer Cracked. This camera almost work for 6months in total. My sister gave me dsc s500 as a gift and purchased it from Taiwan. I used it for 3 months until the battery closer cracked, i went to sony authorized technician and replaced the battery closer. After 3 months, just after the warranty of the replacement battery closer, it cracked again, so frustrating experience with this model. it was not misused since, it supposed to be durable and the same stuff happened twice. April 30, 2010
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VIEW FOOTNOTES


1: A portion of the memory is used for data management purposes; approx. 30 MB is available for image recording.

2: Viewable area, measured diagonally.

3: Under average conditions; when fully charged, actual results may vary based on camera settings and conditions of use.

4: Smart Zoom feature will not work at highest resolution setting.

5: Memory Stick DUO PRO™ Media compatibility: tested up to 2 GB media capacity; a portion of the memory is used for data management purposes. Actual available memory for storage purposes is 1.85 GB.

6: Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chip-set variations

© 2006 Sony Electronics, Inc.

All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in parts without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, Handycam, Memory Stick Duo, , Stamina, and Walkman are trademarks of Sony.

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