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Leica X vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

5.24 in
2.87 in
Leica X Digital Camera
Leica X
4.0 in
2.29 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
10
3.6 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
83 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
0 %
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4
4 editorial reviews
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is the world's smallest camera with a 30x zoom lens. This affordable travel-zoom also offers a flip-up screen, pop-up flash, 18 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, 10fps continuous shooting, built-in wi-fi/NFC connectivity and Full HD movie recording. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 review to find out if this is the best travel-zoom camera on the market...Read more
Buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 if you want the best all-around compact camera.Read more
Sony packs a Zeiss 30x zoom into a compact, travel friendly body. Read our Sony WX500 preview for all the details!Read more
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User rating
40
4.3 out of 5
40 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
7 %
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47
3.9 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
8 %
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx18.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h3:2
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4928 x 3264 px4896 x 3672 px
Other resolutions
  • 4272x2856
  • 3264x2160
  • 2144x1424
  • 1632x1080
  • 4896x3264
  • 4896x2752
  • 3664x3664
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 2736x2736
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1728
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480

Image

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 80
  • 12800
ISO minimum10080
ISO maximum1250012800
Maximum image resolution4928 x 3264 px4896 x 3264 px
White balance presets28
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • DNG
  • JPG
JPG
Photo effectsBlack&WhiteBlack&White
Image stabilizernoyes
Uncompressed formatRAWNo

Optics and focus

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Optical zoom1.0 x30.0 x
Minimum aperture1.73.5
Maximum aperture1.73.5
Focal length equiv< 3524 - 720
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Multi Point Auto Focus
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Normal focus range7.87 in1.97 in
Macro focus range7.87 in1.97 in

Screen and viewfinder

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDnoyes
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD TFT
Screen dots920000921000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderNoneElectronic

Photography features

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter prioritynoyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus33
Exposure compensation minus-3-3
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 2/3
  • 1
1/3
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Slow sync
Continuous drive5.0 fps10.0 fps
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot

Videography features

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
1920.0 px
HD typeFull HDFull HD

Audio features

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Speaker typeMonoMono

Design

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown,Silver
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Weight15.91 oz8.32 oz
Width5.24 in4.0 in
Height2.87 in2.29 in
Depth3.07 in1.4 in

Storage

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • MS Duo
  • MS Micro
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo

Power

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)350400
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion

Connectivity

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
HDMIyesyes
USB version2.02.0
Headphone portnono
Microphone portnono

Other features

Leica XLeica X
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
GPSnono
Energy Star certifiednono

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

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