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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500
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alaScore 88

419 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 419 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the image quality and design are on the whole positive. The usability and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some less positive reviews about the flash and shutter.

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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-T500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the reliability and design. The performance and usability also get good views. Reviews about the price and image quality are mixed, while some have doubts about the battery.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The usability and performance also get good feedback, but some have doubts about the flash and shutter. There are some mixed opinions about the color and reliability.

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73% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 review

 

When Sony announced the 10-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T500 in August 2008, 720p HD video recording in point-and-shoot cameras wasn't widespread. Now, even though it's popular, the T500 does have some of the best video quality I've seen in an ultracompact...

Good video quality; attractive design; stereo mic; 5x optical zoom with image stabilization for photos and video; includes multioutput dock.

Mediocre photo quality; poor battery life; comparatively expensive.

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 is a great pocket video camera despite being merely passable at snapshots.

Feb, 2009
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Expert review by : PJ Jacobowitz (pcmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 delivers great images and HD video, along with a terrific touch-screen experience.

Great image quality. Touch-screen menus are quick and responsive. Big 3.5-inch screen. High-def video recording. Includes a camera docking station with HDMI out.

Poor battery performance. HD video is very susceptible to shakes and is a bit choppy. Significant shutter lag. A bit pricey.

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Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Gavin Stoker (photographyblog.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Review

 

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 is a slim and stylish ultra-compact digital camera featuring a metal body, sliding front plate and folded optics. Highlights of the T500 include a 10 megapixel sensor, 33-165mm equivalent 5x zoom lens, large 3.5-inch...

Given that its suggested list price is below £300, Sony's metal-build Cyber-shot T500 feels fairly priced if not quite an outright bargain buy now you can pick up a 10 megapixel alternative for as little as £100. Still, it is a small object of desire...

Mar, 2009
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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 Review

 

When Sony announced that it was building a small camera with huge video capability for power users, we were interested to find out exactly what the finished product would be like. While the T models have always been snappy performers, it's always been...

Slim, stylish form factor, Best video capture around in a digicam, Easy-to-use full auto camera, Speedy performance

Noise, loss of color render highest ISOs useless, AF flakes out on ocassion, Some cheap looking plastics used in construction, Needs a more powerful battery

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Mike Hanlon (gizmag.com)

Sony Cyber-shot T500 now with HD video

 

August 29, 2008 In the ongoing quest for manufacturers to differentiate their product in the compact digital camera market, the feature sets keep growing and growing and the killer app at IFA this week was undoubtedly high def video in digital cameras....

New HD movie mode allows continuous shooting time of up to 10 minutes per clip. In total up to 60 mins (approx) of video content can be stored on the supplied 4GB Memory Stick. The movie files are recorded in MPEG4 AVC/H.264 format to keep the file...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Mark Peters (photokina-show.com)

Sony CyberShot DSC-T500

 

Everyone's spoiled for choice with the camera that thinks it's a camcorder. Now it's easy to capture your favourite moments as sumptuous stills or HD movie clips with the slim, stylish new Sony Cyber-shot T500. Available in a choice of eye-catching...

Aug, 2008
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Expert review by : Brad Soo (dpinterface.com)

Sony Cyber-Shot T500

 
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Expert review by : Andrew Kliem (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

 

Touch-screen camera that records 720p video footage.

Captures good detail, HD video recording, HDMI included on dock

Noisy images even at low sensitivities, touch-screen interface is very fiddly

Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-T500 is a decent compact camera with some nifty features such as 720p video recording. However, its touch-screen interface is irritating and its images are noisier than normal.

Nov, 2008
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Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Cyber-shot T500

 

With HD video recording and stereo sound, is the T500 a slimmer alternative to a camcorder?

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 digital camera

 

If full touchscreen is your thing then you have a growing number of cameras available to you. The Cyber-shot T500 from Sony offers a full touch interface, but can it deliver your photos too? We got about 100 shots from the camera before being met with...

Macro mode works well, dock great for viewing on TV, audio quality on video, build quality

Battery life poor, low light image noise, dock doesn’t charge without additional adapter, no memory card, expensive

We got about 100 shots from the camera before being met with the first flat battery. At times you’ll find you get less, especially if you are taking pictures, showing them off, or standing waiting for the right moment with the camera on. Filming full...

Jan, 2009
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