Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SD600 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SD600 ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SD600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500
BrandCanonSony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberSD600DSC-T500
Alternate model number(s)
  • digital ixus 60
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Camera formatCompactUltra Compact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)8697
Width (mm)2221
Height (mm)5359
Weight (g)140180
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturer-Sony Super HAD
Effective megapixels (MP)610.1
Sensor format1/2.5 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)24.7128.07
Sensor width (mm)5.766.17
Sensor height (mm)4.294.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.051.69
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter type-RGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 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
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)2.1-
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVI (Motion JPEG)MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out-+
Hd video connection-HDMI, Other
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspheric
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)35.00 - 105.0033.00 - 165.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.008.00 - 29.00
Zoom ratio (x)35
Aperture range (f)0.20 - 0.360.10 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)3050
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 501 - 20
Thread typeNone-
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDLCD
Viewfinder typeReal-image optical zoom-
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder+-
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.53.5
Rear display resolution (dots)173,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)108
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode-+
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 151/1000 - 1
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Foliage, Beach, Underwater, Fireworks, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SnowHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter
Self timer (s)
  • 30
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
Flash range descriptionNormal: 1.6-11 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T); Macro: 1.0-1.6 ftISO Auto: Approx. 0.15m (0.49
Usable memory types
  • s
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)-4
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • cradle
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.61-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.1-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)999-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.39-
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.57-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.76-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.07-
Startup time (s)1.8-
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)160-
Battery form factorProprietary NB-4LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • np-fd1 infolithium rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-FD1 InfoLithium rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • picture motion browser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
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Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Touch Screen, HDMI Video Out, HD Movies.



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