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| Model Name: | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 |
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
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| Successor: | |
| General | |
| Model Number: | DSC-S500 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | |
| Camera Format: | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No |
| Retail Price: | $180.00 |
| Street Price: | $148.71 |
| Date Available: | 2006-08-04 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 5.1 oz (146 g) |
| Size: |
3.6 x
2.4 x
1.2 in. (92 x 62 x 31 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony SuperHAD |
| Effective Megapixels: | 6.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.5 inch |
| Sensor size: | 24.7104mm2 (5.76mm x 4.29mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.05 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: |
2816 x 2112
(5.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 0.7 |
| Video Capture | |
| Can take movies: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
320x240 (30.00)
320x240 (8.30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | |
| HD Video Out: | |
| HD Video Connection: | |
| Lens & Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | n/a |
| Lens: | Sony |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 32 - 96mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 5.4 - 16.2mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | Wide: f/2.8 - 5.6, Tele: f/4.8 - 9.7 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 13x Smart Zoom, 6x Precision |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder: | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | |
| Focus Peaking: | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | |
| Display | |
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.4 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 110,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | |
| Selfie Screen: | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 5.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | |
| Exposure | |
| Maximum ISO (native): | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | No |
| White Balance Settings: | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 1 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 49-segment matrix, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Beach, Candle, Landscape, Soft Snap, Twilight, Twilight Portrait |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No |
| Flash | |
| Built-in Flash: | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye reduction, Forced, Forced w/ red-eye reduction, Off, Slow Synch, Slow Synch w/ red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO Auto: 19 in to 8.2 ft (0.5 - 2.5 m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | |
| External Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo |
| UHS Support: | |
| Other Memory: | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | |
| Uncompressed Format: | |
| Movie File Format: | AVI |
| Included Memory: | 25.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory |
| Connectivity | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No |
| NFC: | No |
| Bluetooth: | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No |
| Remote Control: | |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input |
| Performance Timing | |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 0.7 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 3 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | |
| Startup Time: | |
| Play -> Record Time: | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | |
| Power | |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | |
| Battery Life, Video: | |
| Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x AA alkaline disposable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | No |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | Cyber-shot Viewer Vers 1.0 + USB Driver (Windows) |
| OS Compatibility: | Win 2000, Me, XP Home / Pro, Mac OS 9.1 - 10.4 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Notes & Features: | |
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