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Sony Cyber shot DSC S500

Sony Cyber shot DSC S500
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alaScore 80

39 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 reviews of Sony Cyber shot DSC S500. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People really like the durability and design. The price and portability are also appreciated, but there are some less positive opinions about the shutter and viewfinder. Opinions are divided on the zoom.

usability, portability, price, design, durability

image quality, battery, memory, viewfinder, shutter

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 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500

 

The Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-S500 is a 6.0 megapixel digital camera with a 3X optical zoom lens, 25 megabytes of internal memory and a 2.4 inch LCD screen. Compare prices on the Sony Cybershot DSC-S500 Get a Price on the Sony Cybershot S500 Sony Cyber-shot...

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

Jun, 2006
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC S500

 

In this age a good quality camera is a must sony cybershot dsc s5000 is a perfect solution to all kinds of camera requirements from good pictures to panorama mode to smile shutter. its overloaded with features at a steal price of rs.5000 along with a...

Sep, 2015
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC S500

 

In this age a good quality camera is a must sony cybershot dsc s5000 is a perfect solution to all kinds of camera requirements from good pictures to panorama mode to smile shutter. its overloaded with features at a steal price of rs.5000 along with a...

Sep, 2015
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC S500

 

Entry-level digital camera for perfect choice for first-time digital photographers. 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...

Apr, 2015
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC S500

 

I bought this model of camera about 4 years ago. For a first time digicam user, I wasn't very aware of the other models that are there in the market. However, I was impressed by the 3 year service warranty that Sony gave and purchased what was at that...

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Sony Cyber shot DSC S500

 

I bought this model of camera about 4 years ago. For a first time digicam user, I wasn't very aware of the other models that are there in the market. However, I was impressed by the 3 year service warranty that Sony gave and purchased what was at that...

Jun, 2012
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC S500

 

It was a gift I received back in 2006-2007; even at the time, it was not the best of cameras. The photo quality is average at best, showing Sony's clear lack of proper technology use. It appears as if Sony WANTED to build a bad quality product. But the...

Apr, 2009
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Consumer review (mouthshut.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC S500

 

I am still using my 2 yr old Sony cam.Its rock solid cam with robust body.Pictures are clear even at 3 mp.Very rarely used 5 or 6 mp. Easy to use menu, easy to use buttons.Card support is also cool.Data transfer rate is okay from cam to pc using mass...

Dec, 2008
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-S500

 

it has very gd quality for pictures.

it needs much batteries to take pictures with this camera for long time.

Nov, 2007
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Sony Cybershot DSC-S500

 

Overall the camera is excellent

Having 2 AA batteries that dont last long at all. On holiday you would are changing the batteries every day.

Oct, 2007
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