Customer Reviews 

An okay point and shoot, but be prepared to replace it
2009-02-11I had used the DSC-S500's predecessors and was very pleased. Sony made some changes, however, that I found to be a pain. They switched to regular batteries from rechargable batteries, which means more batteries in the landfill. There is also a long delay when shooting and the color is even more blue (even by Sony's standards). After using this camera for 2 years, many of the buttons don't work - so I can't go through the menu to change settings.

so-so
2008-11-07PROs
1) The quality is excellent.
2) Easy to function
CONs
1) It used batteries.
2) I have to press at least 2 seconds in order to snap a shot.
3) No shake control

Sony Cyber Shot
2008-10-24A terrible camera, gave me nothing but trouble since day 1 - and, of course, the warranty only applies in the US. Too many problems to list but most annoying is the unreliability. I lost several photo shoots due to it.

The little camera that could
2008-08-08I got this camera about two years ago and it's still going! Broken battery cap and all! I have a tendency to drop things, and this camera is no exception, but it never breaks on me. It's cracked in a couple places and, yes, the battery cap is falling off, but it still takes stunning pictures! I'm constantly impressed by the quality of the photos. I take it everywhere with me and it refuses to break (no matter how badly I want one of those fancy new ones). So, if you're a klutz like me, this is the camera for you!

Bad luck or bad camera
2008-07-22Cons: On speed is slow. Auto focus is slow and take several blur images. It's not durable. The front finish wear in less than a year. The battery fail to connect. And the Sony service is very bad at least in Panama.
Pros: Great Screen, small size, good quality pictures (when take focused).
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