Sony DSC-T500

DSC-T500 - 10.1MP, 10x, 5x, 3648 x 2736, 1/2.3" CCD, 8.89 cm (3.5 ") LCD TFT, USB 2.0

Manufacturer
Sony
SKU
DSC-T500R
02-09-2008
- 10.1 effective megapixels resolution for clear enlargements beyond A3 size.
- New HD snap movie mode records high-quality HD video clips (720p) with stereo sound on Memory Stick.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens with 5x optical zoom, with new control for easy zoom adjustment while shooting movies.
- Enhanced Face Detection with auto child/adult recognition optimises focus and exposure for clearer portraits.
- Extra-large, 3.5-inch (230K dot) Clear Photo wide LCD Plus touchscreen.
- HD Output compatible with PhotoTV HD displays for optimised still images on BRAVIA TV.
- HD Slide Show with PHOTOMUSIC for playback of photos and HD movie clips with choice of background music.
- Double Anti-blur with Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation and High Sensitivity ISO 3200 for clearer handheld shooting in low light.
- Fun in-camera retouching and paint functions.
- Easy viewing, management, sharing and web upload of photos and HD movies using supplied Picture Motion Browser PC software.
- Easy-to-use Function Guide for simple selection shooting mode and camera settings.

Video

Maximum video resolution 
1280 x 720 pixels
Video resolutions 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720 pixels
Video formats supported 
H.264, MPEG4
Motion JPEG frame rate
30 fps

Technical details

Interface 
USB 2.0
Colour of product 
Black
ISO sensitivity 
80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto
Weight 
155g
Aperture range (F-F) 
3.5 - 4.4
Focal length range (f-f) 
5.8 - 29 mm
Auto Focus (AF) assist beam
Y
Auto focusing (AF) modes 
Centre weighted Auto Focus, Flexible Spot Auto Focus, Monitoring Auto Focus, Multi Point Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Spot Auto Focus
Bundled software 
Picture Motion Browser 3.1 + USB Driver + Picture Package Music Transfer
Camera file system
DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1
Camera shutter speed 
1/4 - 1/1000s
Compatible memory cards 
MS Duo, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG
Display 
LCD
Flash modes 
Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Forced off, Forced on, Pre-flash, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Histogram
Y
Internal memory 
4 MB
Light exposure control
Program AE
Light exposure correction
± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light metering 
Centre-weighted, Spot
Megapixel 
10.1 MP
Memory slots 
1
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HUN, ITA, NOR, POL, POR, SWE, TUR
Optical zoom 
5x
PictBridge 
Y
Scene modes 
Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Self-portrait, Snow, Twilight
Self-timer 
Unspecified
Sensor type 
CCD
Video capability 
Y
White balance 
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent

Ports & interfaces

Built-in microphone 
-

Power

Power source type 
Battery
Battery type 
NP-BD1
Battery life (max) 
1.3h
Number of batteries supported 
1

Display

Display resolution (numeric) 
230400 pixels
Field of view
100%

Technical details

Display diagonal 
8.89 cm (3.5")

Lens system

Extra/Smart zoom
28x
Focus adjustment
Auto
Digital zoom 
10x
Focal length (35mm film equivalent)
33 - 165 mm
Image stabilizer 
-

Camera

Camera type 
Compact camera
Photo effects 
Unspecified
Camera playback
Movie, Single image, Slide show
Multi burst mode 
Y
Image editing
Rotating, Trimming
Start-up time
1900 ms

Focusing

Macro focusing range (tele)
0.8 - ∞
Macro focusing range (wide)
0.08 - ∞

Light exposure

Light exposure modes 
Auto

Flash

Built-in flash 
Y
Flash range (tele)
0.8 - 2.7m
Flash range (wide)
0.15 - 3.5m

Battery

Battery life (CIPA standard)
180 shots

Packaging content

Battery technology 
Lithium
Cables included
AV, USB
Hand strap
Y
Batteries included
Y
Battery charger included
Y

Picture quality

Image sensor size
25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Maximum image resolution 
3648 x 2736 pixels
Image formats supported 
JPG
Still image resolution(s) 
640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2736
Supported aspect ratios 
3:2, 16:9

Weight & dimensions

Weight (including battery)
180g
Width 
9.7 cm
Depth 
2.14 cm
Height 
5.93 cm

Other features

USB 2.0 ports quantity 
1