Sony’s 6.0 megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-S500 Review Roundup includes summaries from all main digital camera expert reviewers as they become available, Digital Camera Tracker’s unique review conclusion thermometer, and sample photos taken with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 Features:
- 3x optical zoom
- wide-angle shooting capability
- 25 MB of internal memory
- 2.4 inch LCD screen
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Cameras.co.uk - 2/6/2007 - has a video guide of the 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 and writes, “Just about all digital cameras in this price bracket are point and shoot models without too many bells and whistles. Despite this fact the DSC S500 does offer the majority of settings and controls you see on more expensive Sony cameras. I have always considered the menu system used by Sony to be one of my favorites. Options are ease to track down and it does not take long to find out where everything lives.”
Cameras.co.uk - 11/3/2006 - reviews the 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 and write - “Overall the Sony DSC S500 is a bit of a disappointment to me. I was unable to produce a set of test photos up to the usual standard I see from Sony. It is not easy to find high quality digital cameras in this price range and although this camera is worth a look I think there are better cameras around.”
DPInterface - 10/7/2006 - has reviewed the entry level 6 megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 and write - “The Sony Cyber-shot S500 features a large LCD (though with low resolution) and a fairly wide 3X zoom lens. Those are contradicted off by clunky performance in many areas. The camera has very few features and functions for its price as well which make other entry-level cameras a better choice.
You’ll be buying the S500 for taking good photos easily but for it’s value, I’d rather be paying a little extra for Sony’s own W50 which is light years better than this camera.”
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LAS VEGAS (CES, Booth #14200), Jan. 4, 2006 — There is more to consider when purchasing a digital still camera than pixels and price. Sony’s new Cyber-shot® DSC-S600 model offers that and more.
The new camera features six-megapixel resolution and a precision Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens with a 3x optical wide-angle (31 – 93 mm) zoom, which is much wider than other cameras in its class, so everyone is sure to be in the shot. It has an advanced feature set engineered to deliver focused, properly exposed pictures in a snap.
“In addition to its impressive six megapixels, it’s a camera with intelligence, helping you to capture every special moment without concern about complex camera settings,†said James Neal, director of digital imaging products at Sony Electronics.
Sophisticated Controls for Better Pictures
For only about $200, the camera offers a combination of advanced features. It offers sophisticated auto exposure and focus controls that work transparently behind the scenes for a seamless camera experience. Sony’s multi-pattern measuring function gauges incoming light by examining 49 points across the frame. With multi-point auto focus, the camera intelligently evaluates five different focus areas and selects the best focus setting for the subject instead of the background.
Sony goes even further by adding high-light sensitivity (up to IS0 1000) to the model, allowing for higher shutter speeds in low-light conditions and reducing the chance of blurred images. With higher sensitivity, you can shoot in available light for more natural exposure or in settings where flash is not permitted, such as museums. When you do need flash photography, this same sensitivity actually increases the camera’s flash effective range to 33 feet — significantly greater than previous models in its class.
Tools for Added Convenience
This compact, ultra-portable camera is ready to capture pictures whenever the moment strikes. Powered by Sony’s Real Imaging Processor® circuit, this Cyber-shot model boasts a quick start-up, fast shot-to-shot times, and long battery life — up to 460 shots per charge using rechargeable NiMH batteries. The camera fits comfortably in your hand and has a large, two-inch LCD screen for easy viewing and image sharing.
For those moments when a simple still picture does not capture the entire mood, the DSC-S600 model captures 640×480 VGA-resolution MPEG video at 30 frames per second that is perfect for viewing on your television.
It is equipped with 32MB of internal memory so that you can start shooting as soon as the camera is out of the box. The camera’s capacity can be easily expanded with an optional Memory Stick Duo™ media card or Memory Stick PRO Duo™ card, now available in capacities up to two gigabytes.
More Ways to Enjoy Cyber-Shot Cameras
The camera’s image resolution is ideal for making high-quality prints. Simply connect the model to a Sony DPP-FP50 digital photo printer and print from the convenience of your own home. You can even create postcards or calendars using the printer’s supplied software. With Sony’s ImageStation® online photo service, you can expand your options to print tens or even hundreds of pictures, create online photo and video albums, or make customized gifts from coffee mugs and photo books to calendars and T-shirts.
The Cyber-shot DSC-S600 camera is available now online at Sonystyle.com, at Sony Style retail stores (www.sonystyle.com/retail), and at authorized dealers nationwide. Pre-orders begin today at www.sony.com/S600
It is supplied with two AA alkaline batteries, a USB cable, wrist strap and CD-ROM software. Options include an accessory kit (ACC-CN3TR) for about $40, an AC Adapter (AC-LS5K) for about $40, and a tripod (VCT-R100) for about $35.
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