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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

    4.02 in
    2.29 in
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90 Digital Camera
    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      4.0 in
      2.29 in
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Digital Camera
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      8
      3.7 out of 5
      4 user ratings
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      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
      39
      4.1 out of 5
      39 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      3.9 out of 5
      47 user ratings
      5 stars
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      4 stars
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      3 stars
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      2 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
      ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X

      Image

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      ISO
      • 80
      • 3200
      • 12800
      • 80
      • 12800
      ISO minimum8080
      ISO maximum1280012800
      Maximum image resolution4896 x 3264 px4896 x 3264 px
      White balance modes
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Custom modes
      • Daylight
      • Flash
      • Fluorescent
      • Incandescent
      • Push
      • Shade
      • Auto
      • Cloudy
      • Daylight
      • Incandescent
      • Shade
      Supported image file formats
      • EXIF
      • JPG
      		JPG
      Photo effectsBlack&WhiteBlack&White
      Image stabilizeryesyes

      Optics and focus

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Optical zoom30.0 x30.0 x
      Digital zoom120.0 x120.0 x
      Minimum aperture3.53.5
      Maximum aperture3.53.5
      Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto
      Autofocus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Single Auto Focus
      • Continuous Auto Focus
      • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
      Image stabiliserOpticalOptical

      Screen and viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
      Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
      Display aspect ratio4:34:3
      Touch screennono
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder screen size0.2 in0.2 in

      Photography features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Shooting modes
      • Aperture priority
      • Auto
      • Manual
      • Movie
      • Scene
      • Shutter priority
      • Aperture priority
      • Auto
      • Manual
      • Movie
      • Scene
      • Shutter priority
      Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
      Maximum shutter speed (electronic)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Self-timer delay
      • 2
      • 5
      • 10
      • 2
      • 5
      • 10
      Flash modes
      • Auto
      • Flash off
      • Flash on
      • Slow sync
      • Auto
      • Flash off
      • Flash on
      • Slow sync
      Scene modes
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Night
      • Night portrait
      • Pet
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Sports
      • Sunset
      • Landscape
      • Beach
      • Fireworks
      • Night portrait
      • Portrait
      • Snow
      • Sports
      • Sunset
      • Twilight
      • Landscape

      Videography features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
      Video recordingyesyes
      HD typeFull HDFull HD
      Supported video file formats
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • AVCHD
      • MP4
      • XAVC S
      Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 10801920 x 1080

      Audio features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Built-in microphoneyesyes

      Design

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Body typeCompactCompact
      Colour of productBlack
      • Black
      • Red
      • White

      Dimensions

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Weight7.69 oz8.32 oz
      Width4.02 in4.0 in
      Height2.29 in2.29 in
      Depth1.39 in1.4 in

      Storage

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Compatible memory cards
      • microSD
      • microSDHC
      • microSDXC
      • MS Duo
      • MS Pro Duo
      • MS PRO Duo HS
      • MS Pro-HG Duo
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC
      • MS Duo
      • MS Micro
      • MS Pro Duo
      • MS Pro-HG Duo
      • MicroSD
      • MicroSDHC
      • MicroSDXC
      • SD
      • SDHC
      • SDXC

      Power

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Power source typeBatteryBattery
      Battery life (CIPA)390400
      Battery technology
      Lithium-Ion
      Lithium-Ion
      AC adapter includedYY

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      HDMIyesyes
      HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
      USB version2.02.0
      NFCyesyes
      Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
      Bluetoothnono

      Other features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90
      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      GPSnono

      Pros & Cons

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