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Technical Details for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500


Technical Details for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 

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Technical Details for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500

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General
Product TypeDigital camera
Width9.2 cm
Depth3.1 cm
Height6.2 cm
Weight146 g
Enclosure ColourSilver
Main Features
Resolution6.0 Megapixel
Colour SupportColour
Optical Sensor TypeSuper HAD CCD
Total Pixels6,180,000 pixels
Effective Sensor Resolution6,040,000 pixels
Optical Sensor Size1/2.5"
Light SensitivityISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 80, ISO auto
Digital Zoom2 x
Shooting ModesFrame movie mode
Shooting ProgramsLandscape, twilight portrait, soft snap, twilight mode, candle, beach
Max Shutter Speed1/2000 sec
Min Shutter Speed1 sec
Exposure ModesProgramme, automatic
Exposure Compensation±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
White BalanceAutomatic, presets
White Balance PresetsIncandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight
Digital Video FormatAVI
Still Image FormatJPEG
Continuous Shooting Speed2 frames per second, 1 frame per second
Video CaptureAVI - 320 x 240 - 30 fps
Memory / Storage
Flash MemoryFlash - integrated (soldered memory - 25 MB )
Supported Flash MemoryMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Camera Flash
Camera FlashBuilt-in flash
Flash ModesFill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction
Red Eye ReductionBuilt-in
Effective Flash Range0.5 m - 2.5 m
FeaturesAF illuminator
Lens System
TypeZoom lens - 5.4 mm - 16.2 mm - f/2.8-4.8
Focal Length5.4 mm - 16.2 mm
Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera32 - 96mm
Focus AdjustmentAutomatic
Min Focus Range50 cm
Macro Focus Range5cm
Lens ApertureF/2.8-4.8
Optical Zoom3 x
Zoom AdjustmentMotorised drive
Lens Construction5 group(s) / 6 element(s)
FeaturesAspherical lens
Additional Features
Self TimerBuilt-in
Self Timer Delay10 sec, 2sec
Additional FeaturesAudio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, auto power save, DPOF support, PictBridge support
Display
TypeLCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.4" - colour
Display Form FactorBuilt-in
Display Format110,000 pixels
Microphone
TypeMicrophone - built-in
Connections
Connector Type1 x composite video/audio output
1 x USB
Expansion Slot(s)1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
Software
SoftwareDrivers & Utilities, Sony Cyber-shot Viewer
System Requirements for PC Connection
Operating System SupportMS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, Apple Mac OS 9.2, Apple Mac OS 9.1, Apple Mac OS X 10.0 - 10.4
Miscellaneous
Included AccessoriesWrist strap
Cables IncludedUSB cable
Battery
Supported BatteryAA
Supported Battery Details2 x AA alkaline battery ( included )
Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support1 year warranty
Service & Support DetailsLimited warranty - 1 year
 
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