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

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T500 ×
Canon PowerShot SD600 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-T500Canon PowerShot SD600
BrandSonyCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberDSC-T500SD600
Alternate model number(s)-
  • digital ixus 60
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9786
Width (mm)2122
Height (mm)5953
Weight (g)180140
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Super HAD-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.16
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0724.71
Sensor width (mm)6.175.76
Sensor height (mm)4.554.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.692.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:94:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
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)
  • 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)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)-2.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4 AVC/H.264AVI (Motion JPEG)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI, Other-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, including 3 asphericCanon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)33.00 - 165.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 29.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)53
Aperture range (f)0.10 - 0.290.20 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)5030
Macro focus range (cm)1 - 203 - 50
Thread type-None
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AFContrast Detect
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder type-Real-image optical zoom
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder-+
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000173,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)810
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1000 - 11/1500 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spotEvaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed ShutterPortrait, Foliage, Beach, Underwater, Fireworks, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, Snow
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 30
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • flash on w/ red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.15m (0.49Normal: 1.6-11 ft./50cm - 3.5m (W), 1.6-6.6 ft./50cm - 2.0m (T); Macro: 1.0-1.6 ft
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro du
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4-
Included memory typeInternal-
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)
  • cradle
  • dc input
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
1↑Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)-160
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NB-4L
Usable battery types
  • np-fd1 infolithium rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FD1 InfoLithium rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-4L Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuper SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Face Detection, Touch Screen, HDMI Video Out, HD Movies.-



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