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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

4.02 in
2.29 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
4.0 in
2.29 in
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Digital Camera
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
14
3.8 out of 5
9 user ratings
5 stars
11 %
4 stars
77 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
0 %
1 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
49
4.1 out of 5
49 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %
47
3.9 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
29 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor photo detectors21.0 Mpx21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels18.0 Mpx18.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4896 x 3672 px4896 x 3672 px
Other resolutions
  • 4896x3264
  • 4896x2752
  • 3664x3664
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 2736x2736
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1728
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 4896x3264
  • 4896x2752
  • 3664x3664
  • 3648x2736
  • 3648x2432
  • 3648x2056
  • 2736x2736
  • 2592x1944
  • 2592x1728
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ XBIONZ X

Image

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
ISO
  • 80
  • 3200
  • 12800
  • 80
  • 12800
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum8080
ISO maximum1280012800
Maximum image resolution4896 x 3264 px4896 x 3264 px
White balance presets88
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Push
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • EXIF
  • JPG
JPG
Photo effectsBlack&WhiteBlack&White
Image stabilizeryesyes
Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
Uncompressed formatNoNo

Optics and focus

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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
Focal length equiv24 - 72024 - 720
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Normal focus range1.97 in1.97 in
Macro focus range1.97 in1.97 in
Image stabiliserOpticalOptical
Filter threadnono
Folded opticsnono

Screen and viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDyesyes
Screen technologyLCDLCD TFT
Display aspect ratio4:34:3
Screen dots921000921000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Flip-out screenyesno

Photography features

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Minimum shutter speed30.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus33
Exposure compensation minus-3-3
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
AE EV steps1/31/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
WB BracketingYesYes
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range5.45.4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Flash ON
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Flash off
  • Flash on
  • Slow sync
External flashnono
Continuous drive10.0 fps10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Landscape
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Twilight
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportnono
Manual settingsyesyes

Videography features

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps60.0 fps

Audio features

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Speaker typeMonoMono

Design

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
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-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Compatible memory cards
  • MS Duo
  • MS Pro Duo
  • MS PRO Duo HS
  • MS Pro-HG Duo
  • MicroSD
  • MicroSDHC
  • MicroSDXC
  • 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
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo

Power

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)390400
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyesno
AC adapter includedYY

Connectivity

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMicroMicro
USB version2.02.0
Headphone portnono
Microphone portnono
WirelessBuilt-InBuilt-In
Remote controlyesyes
PictBridgenono
NFCyesyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesyes
Bluetoothnono
AV outputnoyes

Other features

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90VSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
GPSyesno
Orientation sensoryesyes
DLNA certifiednono
Energy Star certifiednono

Pros & Cons

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      Cons

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