| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 |
| Brand | Sony |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.sony.com/ |
| Model number | DSC-T500 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Ultra Compact |
| Release year | Add |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 97 mm |
| Width | 21 mm |
| Height | 59 mm |
| Weight | 180 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CCD |
| Sensor manufacturer | Sony Super HAD |
| Effective megapixels | 10.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor area | 28.07 mm² |
| Sensor width | 6.17 mm |
| Sensor height | 4.55 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 1.69 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Add |
| Self-cleaning | - |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | Add |
| Dxo color depth score | Add |
| Dxo dynamic range score | Add |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | Add |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
- 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
- 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
- 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | |
| Continuous-mode | Add |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | |
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI, Other |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspheric |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 33.00 - 165.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 8.00 - 29.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 5 x |
| Aperture range | 0.10 - 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 50 cm |
| Macro focus range | 1 - 20 cm |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Add |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3.5 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 8 x |
| Top deck display | Add |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | Add |
| Minimum iso (native) | Add |
| Iso settings | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent 1/2/3
- incandescent
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/1000 - 1 s |
| Bulb mode | - |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | - |
| Shutter priority | - |
| Full manual exposure | - |
| Creative exposure modes | High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- flash off
- flash on
- slow syncro
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | ISO Auto: Approx. 0.15m (0.49 |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | Add |
| External flash connection | Add |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | - |
| Uncompressed format | Add |
| Included memory | 4 MB |
| Included memory type | Internal |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | - |
| Connections (extended) | |
| Power |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary |
| Usable battery types | - np-fd1 infolithium rechargeable
|
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary NP-FD1 InfoLithium rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Touch Screen, HDMI Video Out, HD Movies. |