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Nikon S500

Nikon COOLPIX S500 Digital Camera

Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Body only

Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Body Only Digital Camera

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Product Description
You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady... More
You can shoot sharper, clearer and without blur with Nikon’s ingenious Vibration Reduction. VR Image Stabilization detects and corrects for camera movement to give you rock-steady results time after time in lower light. So effective, it even lets you shoot in lower light. Less
The A900 harnesses the power of Dual BIONZ™ image processing engines to deliver true-to-life images with ultra-low noise and continuous shooting at up to 5 fps.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x -
Camera Type Compact SLR/Professional
Weight 0.28 lb. -
LCD Screen Size 2.5 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 24.6 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 3x -
Features Image Stabilization Image Stabilization • Red-eye Correction
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.4 Megapixel 24.6 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions 640 x 480 • 2592 x 1944 • 2048 x 1536 • 1024 x 768 • 3072 x 2304 • 3072 x 1728 -
Video   
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 3x -
Focus Type Autofocus -
Focal Length 5.7 - 17.1 mm -
Macro Focus Range 5.9 in. to Infinity (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 35 - 105 mm -
Focus Range 19.69 in. to Infinity (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f2.8/f4.7 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed - 30 - 1/8000 sec
Frames Per Second - 5 Frames
White Balance - Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Red-eye Reduction Flash -
Flash Type Built-In -
ISO Speeds Auto • 50 • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 2000 -
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • SD Card -
Built-in Memory Size 26 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer - 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Without Viewfinder Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 230,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface - Video Out
Interface Type USB USB 2.0
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 180 Images 650 Images
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows 2000 • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows Vista • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Dimensions   
Weight 0.28 lb. -
Depth 0.9 in. 3.25 in.
Height 2 in. 4.63 in.
Width 3.5 in. 6.13 in.
Warranty   
Warranty - 1 Year
Miscellaneous   
UPC 018208912865 027242745650
Product ID 40706056 71108321
Included Accessories Lithium Battery Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Driver • Battery Charger • Remote Control • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Release Date 2007 November, 2008
Family Line Nikon COOLPIX Sony Alpha DSLR
Product MPN   
MPN COOLPIXS500S DSLR-A900
 
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Nikon S500
Nikon COOLPIX S500 Digital Camera
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Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Body only
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Body Only Digital Camera
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Consumer Reviews

18

Small, sleek, great pictures.

bymapaquette Nov 27, 2007
10 Helpfuls 11 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Compact, solid, easy to use, great pictures.
Cons Proprietary battery, flimsy battery/memory card door.
Recommended it? Yes

When looking for a new camera, we wanted something small, easy to use, and that took good pictures. The Nikon Coolpix S500 was a great choice.

We wanted something small so that it would be easy to carry. Although we usually carry it in a dedicated camera case, the S500 is tiny enough to... Read full review »

1

Poor low-light performance

bygajozinho Apr 20, 2008
5 Helpfuls 6 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Looks
Cons Poor low light and high ISO performance - extreme noise
Recommended it? No

There is more to hate about this camera than to like about it, especially given the price tag. In short, unless your lighting conditions are superb, you will be disappointed every single time.

I bought this camera in a rush. I thought, oh, it's a Nikon, how bad can it be? I was sorely... Read full review »

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Consumer Reviews

17

SONY's first Full Frame camera is a strong contender

bykarasa Aug 15, 2009
11 Helpfuls 12 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Full-frame, In-body IS, Great viewfinder, AF Zeiss glass, High resolution, High dynamic...
Cons No LiveView/video. Gets criticized for ISO3200 performance
Recommended it? Yes

DSLR-A900 is SONY's first entry into the high-end full-frame digital SLR (single lens reflex camera) territory, and it's a tour de force. Full-frame refers to the size of the sensor, equal to the 24mm x 36mm frame of a 35mm film, a dominant SLR format from the film days. Full-frame has over twice... Read full review »

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