Compact / CAMERA REFERENCE

Cyber-shot DSC-T500

Sony

Catalogue announcement:

01 / TECHNICAL RECORD

Specifications

Catalogue specifications. Source: DPReview historical specification record ↗.

Sensor and files

Effective pixels
10 megapixels
Sensor size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor type
CCD
Max resolution
3648 x 2736
ISO
Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Uncompressed format
No

Lens and focus

Focal length (equiv.)
33–165 mm
Maximum aperture
F3.5–4.4
Optical zoom
5×
Number of focus points
9
Manual focus
Yes (5 steps)
Macro focus range
1 cm (0.39″)
Image stabilization
Optical

Exposure and shooting

Minimum shutter speed
1 sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/1000 sec
Continuous drive
1.4 fps
Exposure compensation
±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Metering modes
MultiCenter-weightedSpot
Aperture priority
No
Shutter priority
No
Built-in flash
Yes
External flash
No
Timelapse recording
No

Video and audio

Resolutions
1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder and screen

Viewfinder type
None
Screen size
3.5″
Screen dots
230,000
Articulated LCD
Fixed
Touch screen
Yes

Body and connections

Storage types
Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Battery description
Lithium-Ion (NP-FD1) & charger
Weight (inc. batteries)
185 g (0.41 lb / 6.53 oz)
Dimensions
97 x 59 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.32 x 0.87″)
Environmentally sealed
No
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI
Yes
Remote control
No

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