Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500

399 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Usability (80)
Performance (39)
Design (24)
Responsiveness (24)
Zoom (15)

Negative
Flash (9)
Viewfinder (8)
Features (6)
Shutter (6)
Connectivity (6)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 399 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the zoom and responsiveness are overall positive. The design and performance also get good feedback. Opinions about the energy efficiency and storage are different. There are some critical reviews about the features and connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by: Brad Soo (dpinterface.com)

Sony Cyber-Shot S500

Somewhere in the middle of this year, Sony quietly brought out their Cyber-shot S500 entry-level camera. This one has 6 effective megapixels, a 3X zoom lens and a 2.4 inch LCD. Despite that, it has more simplistic operation and lacks the high...

Large LCD with good visibility ; Fairly wide zoom lens ; Easy to use ; Very good image quality; especially noise control

Low LCD resolution ; Unresponsive buttons; plastic tripod mount ; Very limited continuous shooting, below average shot-to-shot ; Few features and functions for the price

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...

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by: Luuk Jurrien (photokina-show.com)

Sony Cybershot 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...

Jun, 2006

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Consumer review by: Lynn (shopzilla.com)

Sony Cybershot S500 Digital Camera

Inexpensive, compact, takes nice pictures when it works

Seem to be "disposable" cameras in that they don't last long

Sep, 2007

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Consumer review by: Barista (shopzilla.com)

Gone in 60 minutes

Small body, large screen

It broke in less than 1 hour

Mar, 2007

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Consumer review by: stacia (shopzilla.com)

cybershot DSC S500

Small and compact

very blurry

Feb, 2007

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Amazon review summary for the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 198 user reviews of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

value for money, usability, battery, image quality, screen

memory, build quality, shutter, flash, low-light

64% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: Ratish Delphi (amazon.com)

Value for money, 5 yrs back!

I bought this back in 2006, still works. Now 6 mp feels outdated, but it serves the purpose. I cant recommend this product to anybody, since its extinct :)

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review by: ripper (amazon.com)

Shutter Button issue

Don't waste your time with this camera or any other Sony products, they don't stand behind thier products and will give you a bunch of excuses on why they won't fix it.

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review by: Andrew Strautz "Laugh and the world laughs wi... (amazon.com)

good when the price is rite

The Sony Cybershot is a good family of cameras. This one is a decent entry level camera considering its age. Even though the resolution of cameras has almost doubled in the five years its been out it still preforms well. Short of an image stabilization...

Oct, 2011

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Consumer review by: greg (amazon.com)

cyber shot cammera

The value of camera was more than fair. The camera was delivered sooner than promised.

Oct, 2010

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Product Specifications

A remarkable combination of value, simplicity and performance make the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 a perfect choice for first-time digital photographers. The DSC-S500 combines 6.0 megapixel resolution with a quality 3X optical zoom lens design, terrific wide-angle shooting capability, 25 MB Internal Memory for capturing shots in-camera, and a bright 2.4" LCD screen that allows you to check your shots and share results immediately.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.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.With 25 MB 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.The DSC-S500 gives you a big, bright LCD screen for reading camera menus, composing shots, checking results and sharing your photos on location.