Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 6.0 MP Digital Camera - Silver

A Review of the Sony DSC-S500

There is more to consider when purchasing a digital still camera than pixels and price. The new Sony Cybershot DSC S500 model offers that and more. The Sony S500 is a remarkable combination of value, simplicity and performance that makes it a perfect choice for first-time digital photographers. The Sony DSC S500 combines 6.0 Megapixel resolution with a quality 3X optical zoom lens design, terrific wide-angle shooting capability, 25MB internal Memory for capturing shots in-camera, and a bright 2.4 inch LCD screen that allows you to check your shots and share results immediately. The Sony Cybershot S500 gives you a large LCD screen for reading camera menus, composing shots, and sharing your photos on location

I have used this camera as a yearbook camera at my school now for a couple of years. This is a decent little camera that my students (grade 6-9) can easily use. I'd recommend it for anyone!

Sony Cybershot DSC S500 specifications
• 1/2,5" Super-HAD-CCD
• 6.2 Megapixel / 6 Megapixels effective
• Large 2.4 inch TFT LCD
• Sony zoom lens
• Zoom: 3x optical / 6x digital
• 25MB internal memory
• Lens f/2.8 - f/4.8 / 32 - 96 mm (equivalent 35 mm camera)
• Shutter speed: 1 - 1/1000 Sec.
• Shutter lag: 0.38 Sec. (incl. AF)
• 30x Sequence shooting (VGA)
• Optical viewfinder
• PictBridge support
• Internal flash with pre-flash (red eye reduction)
• MPEG Movie QVGA (320 x 240 Pixel, 30 fps)
• Multipattern metering/ AF illuminator
• 5 White balance settings
• ISO: Auto 80/100/200/400
• 5 Program modes
• Memory: Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo
• Interface: USB 2.0 Full Speed
• Weight: 146 g
• Dimensions: 92.4 x 62 x 31.2 mm

5/5 Rating

Latsyrhc
Tamarack Collectibles

I like the SONY cameras so this one was the best one for the price.
My previous camera was the P10, a super cam, but this one I feel is even better. It has 6.0 megapixels, a big 2.4" screen, small size, & it takes good pics! I'm surprized no one has a review for it yet. I guess because its still a new model. I dont think you can get SONY quality at this price for any other brand cams out there. This is my 5th digital camera & my 4th SONY one. I dont think you can beat it!!!

I decided to buy this camera because my older camera was becoming very out dated, taking slow pictures, small lcd screen ect... I chose this camera because I am alrerady familiar with sony cybershot functions and love what options it gives, easy to figure out with out having to look it up in the manual- this model was a very good amount of megapixel for just the right price, I am very happy with my purchase, being a seller ( as well as a buyer) on ebay, I use my camera almost every day, I like the way it holds a charge for a long time, you can add memory, rotate or resize your picture right from the lcd menu!! This camera was a perfect BUY for me!!!

Very light with big LCD,excelent photos.Fancy look like any high scale model.Truly pocket camera almost thin like a Casio.Very happy with purchase around $190 included tax

I brought the sony cyber shot camera with 6.0 megapixel as a Christmas present. I recieved the camera fast in the orignal package unopened! We used it on Christmas and it surpassed any expectations i had. It is by far the best purches i have made to date on ebay. The camera was easy to use with a large display screen. The instructions were easy to understand. The camera has lots of features such as the clarity,photo size, and lighting options.