Typical price: £240
What is it: Ultracompact 10-megapixel camera with 720p video capability
What we think: A great pocket video camera, but only passable at snapshots
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 24 February 2009
Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500, power button, touchscreen, white balance
We like:
Good video quality; attractive design; stereo mic; 5x optical zoom with image stabilisation for photos and video; includes multioutput dock
We don't like:
Mediocre photo quality; poor battery life; comparatively expensive
CNET UK judgement:
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 is a great pocket video camera despite being merely passable at snapshots
Full review:
When Sony announced the 10-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-T500 in August last year, 720p HD video recording in point-and-shoot cameras wasn't widespread. Now it's more common, but the T500 does have some of the best video quality we've seen in an ultracompact camera. It also has the photo quality of a camera far below its price point and an irritatingly short battery life. The T500 is available now for around £240. Continue Reading...
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