Most of today's digital cameras can handle both still images and digital video, although video features typically are weaker. Sony has manufactured its Cyber-shot DSC-T500 camera with the idea of being strong in both areas.
Its still image features include 10.1 megapixels of resolution, a 5X optical zoom lens, and a touch-screen, 3.5-inch LCD, through which photographers can easily manage the camera's menus.
On the video side, the DSC-T500 can shoot 720p HD video. You can shoot up to three still images while shooting a video clip, and the camera's LCD is a wide screen, making it easy to review your HD videos. Better yet, if an HDTV is available, you can connect the camera to the HDTV through an HDMI cable.
Sony is selling the DSC-T500 at a suggested price of about $400. (Compare Prices)
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You failed to tell us how much time the video recording can store.
This camera has inferior specification to the Panasonic DMC-FZ28 and the Sony costs more.
I will stick with my Panasonic, even with it’s minor drawbacks.
I imagine how much it will hold depends on the amount of storage you have in the camera.. ie: the size of your memory stick…
The video is limited to 10 minutes, according to the documentation.
Cathy, I’m not sure where you found your information on storage-limited video time.
TK_M, these cameras are aimed at different markets, your comment doesn’t make much sense.
If you want your camera to fit in your itty-bitty purse or shirt pocket, then the FZ28 has MAJOR drawbacks– as in, you can completely ignore it.
If, on the other hand, you need a large zoom (10x or more), and don’t care that you have to think ahead about how you’ll carry your camera with you, then the FZ28 is a better choice than the T500.