Reviews of the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600
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CNET Review
The Good: Relatively decent low-light photos; reasonable wide-angle lens; extra flash reach; built-in neutral-density filter.
The Bad: No video outputs; few manual controls.
The Bottom Line: Solid high-ISO performance and a relatively wide-angle view are among the features that make the Sony Cyber Shot DSC-S600 a versatile budget-priced 6-megapixel camera for casual snapshooters.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 69/100 and users 77/100. Comparing these reviews to 345974 other Digital Compact Cameras reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 87/100 = Very Good.
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itp.net
Review Summary: Capable of good shots in 'Auto' mode, but its lack of features and cheap feel do detract from its appeal.
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No Rating
digitalcamerainfo.com
Review Summary: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S600 is the new flagship model of Sony's low-end Stamina series of digital cameras. Even though its reasonable $199 price reflects a low-end status, the S600's features are more typical of pricier models. For instance, the S600 has
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: DSC-S600
General
- Product Type Digital camera - Compact
- Weight 4.7 oz
- Width 3.9 in
- Depth 1.5 in
- Height 2 in
Main Features
- Resolution 6 megapixels
- Sensor resolution 6 megapixels
- Optical Sensor Type Super HAD CCD
- Effective Sensor Resolution 6,003,000 pixels
- Total Pixels 6,183,000 pixels
- Optical Sensor Size 1/2.5 in
- Light Sensitivity ISO 200, ISO 1000, ISO 800, ISO auto, ISO 400, ISO 80, ISO 100
- Digital Zoom 2 x
- Shooting Modes Frame movie mode
- Shooting Programs High sensitivity, Twilight portrait, Twilight mode, Soft snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow
- Special effects Black & White, Sepia
- Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec
- Min Shutter Speed 1 sec
- Exposure Metering Multi-segment, Spot
- Exposure Modes Automatic, Program
- Exposure Compensation ?2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps
- White Balance Automatic, Presets
- White Balance Presets Incandescent, Fluorescent, Cloudy, Daylight
- Digital video format MPEG VX
- Still Image Format JPEG
- Color support Color
- TV Tuner None
- Video Capture 160 x 112, 640 x 480
Memory / Storage
- Flash Memory 30 MB - Integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB )
- Floppy Drive None
- Image Storage JPEG 2816 x 1872, JPEG 640 x 480, JPEG 1632 x 1224, JPEG 1920 x 1080, JPEG 2816 x 2112
- Flash memory 30 MB - Integrated
- Memory soldered size 32 MB
- Supported Flash Memory Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo
Lens System
- Type Zoom lens - 5.1 mm - 15.3 mm - F/2.8-5.1
- Focal Length 5.1 mm - 15.3 mm
- Lens Construction 6 group(s) / 7 element(s)
- Lens Manufacturer Carl Zeiss
Additional Features
- Self Timer Yes
- Self Timer Delay 10 sec
- Additional Features USB 2.0 compatibility, Cropping an image, Multi-picture burst, Audio recording, PictBridge support, RGB primary color filter, Digital noise reduction, Built-in speaker, Blur warning, Resizing an image, Direct print, Saturation control, Contrast control, Sharpness control, Digital image rotation, Auto power save, PRINT Image Matching
Camera Flash
- Effective Flash Range 8 in - 36 ft
- Type Built-in flash
- Flash Modes Flash OFF mode, Fill-in mode, Slow synchro, Auto mode, Red-eye reduction
- Red Eye Reduction Yes
- Effective flash range 8 in - 36 ft
- Features AF illuminator
Viewfinder
- Viewfinder Type Optical - Real-image zoom
Display
- Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2 in - Color
- Mounting Built-in
- Resolution 85,000 pixels
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type None
Microphone
- Type Microphone - Built-in
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x USB ( Mini-USB Type B )
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x Memory Stick PRO Duo
- Connector type Mini-USB Type B
Lens Systems
- Auto Focus TTL contrast detection
- Type Zoom lens
- Focal length 5.1 mm - 15.3 mm
- Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera 31 - 93 mm
- Focus adjustment Automatic
- Auto Focus Points (Zones) 5
- Min Focus Range 4.7 in
- Lens Aperture F/2.8-5.1
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- Zoom Adjustment Motorized drive
- Lens construction 6 : 7
- Features Aspherical lens, Built-in lens shield
Miscellaneous
- Carrying Case None
- Cables Included USB cable
- Included Accessories Hand strap
- Min Operating Temperature 32 ?F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 ?F
Power
- Power Device None
System Requirements for PC Connection
- System Requirements Details Pentium III - 128 MB
- Hardware - Pentium III - 128 MB
- Operating system Apple Mac OS 9.1, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS 9.2
- Peripherals USB port, CD-ROM drive
Battery
- Supported Battery 2 x AA Alkaline battery ( Included )
Software
- Type Sony Cyber-shot Viewer, Drivers & Utilities
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