Name: Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Brand: Sony
SKU: 2360
Rating: 3.9 (47 reviews)

4.1

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.2 / 5

HX90 fares well in our full test
It also feels well made and all the controls are within easy reach
Intelligent Sweep Panorama makes it easy and quick to shoot panoramic photos

images are stored only as sRGB JPEG-compressed files
WX500 lacks a GPS receiver
doesn't have the pop-up viewfinder

Sensor type: CMOS
Effective pixels: 18 Mpx
Max resolution: 4896, 3672 px
Maximum aperture: 3.5
Autofocus: Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Screen size: 3 in
Touch screen: no

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 - Pros & Cons

HX90 fares well in our full test
It also feels well made and all the controls are within easy reach
Intelligent Sweep Panorama makes it easy and quick to shoot panoramic photos
well suited for a wide range of experience levels and shooting conditions
highly portable and versatile camera
Intelligent Auto detects scenes and applies optimal shooting settings
decent range of creative effects
manual shooting options and terrific battery life
Consistently accurate exposure metering and vibrant colour reproduction
excellent colour and contrast accuracy
Performance at higher ISO settings is also good

images are stored only as sRGB JPEG-compressed files
WX500 lacks a GPS receiver
doesn't have the pop-up viewfinder
stills can only be recorded in JPEG format
lack of a viewfinder could be an issue in sunny conditions
see more noise in images at 100%
no viewfinder
The display is difficult to see in bright sunlight at its default settings
app won t let you remotely control the camera
the aperture range is quite limited
There s no ability to simply stop panning at will though
exposure metering is way off and the result is far too bright
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Cameras will only work with the memory cards listed for each model
Does the camera come with an external battery charger
Auto-focus does not allow you to select specific focus points
not bright in daylight21Favorite Full-Frame Portrait Lens

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3 in Best: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Screen size: 6.7 in
ISO maximum	12800 Best: Pentax KP ISO maximum: 819200
Effective pixels	18 Mpx Best: Hasselblad H6D-100c Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
Max resolution	4896 x 3672 px Best: Leica M11 Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 - Full Specifications

Sensor type	CMOS
Sensor photo detectors	21.0 Mpx
Effective pixels	18.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h	1:1 4:3 3:2 16:9
Max resolution	4896 x 3672 px
Other resolutions	4896x3264 4896x2752 3664x3664 3648x2736 3648x2432 3648x2056 2736x2736 2592x1944 2592x1728 1920x1920 1920x1080 640x480
Processor	BIONZ X

Optical zoom	30.0 x
Digital zoom	120.0 x
Minimum aperture	3.5
Maximum aperture	3.5
Focal length equiv	24 - 720
Focus adjustment	Auto
Brightness adjustment	yes
Autofocus	Continuous Auto Focus Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Normal focus range	1.97 in
Macro focus range	1.97 in
Image stabiliser	Optical
Filter thread	no
Folded optics	no

Shooting modes	Aperture priority Auto Manual Movie Scene Shutter priority
Minimum shutter speed	30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed	1.0 s
Maximum shutter speed (electronic)	1/2000 sec
Shutter priority	yes
Aperture priority	yes
Manual exposure mode	yes
Exposure compensation plus	3
Exposure compensation minus	-3
Expousure compensation steps	1/3
AE EV steps	1/3
Self-timer delay	2 5 10
WB Bracketing	Yes
Subject / scene modes	yes
Built-in flash	yes
Flash range	5.4
Flash modes	Auto Flash off Flash on Slow sync
External flash	no
Continuous drive	10.0 fps
Scene modes	Beach Fireworks Night portrait Portrait Snow Sports Sunset Twilight Landscape
Self-timer	yes
Metering modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot
3D support	no
Manual settings	yes

Built-in microphone	yes
Microphone type	Stereo
Speaker type	Mono
Voice recording	yes

Weight	8.32 oz
Width	4.0 in
Height	2.29 in
Depth	1.4 in

Power source type	Battery
Battery life (CIPA)	400
Battery life (max)	3.33 h
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable battery	no
AC adapter included	Y

GPS	no
Orientation sensor	yes
DLNA certified	no
Energy Star certified	no

ISO	80 12800
ISO Auto	yes
ISO minimum	80
ISO maximum	12800
Maximum image resolution	4896 x 3264 px
White balance presets	8
White balance modes	Auto Cloudy Daylight Incandescent Shade
Custom white balance	yes
Supported image file formats	JPG
Photo effects	Black&White
Image stabilizer	yes
Image stabilization type	Optical
Supported aspect ratios	1:1 3:2 4:3 16:9
Uncompressed format	No

Screen size	3.0 in
Articulated LCD	yes
Screen technology	LCD TFT
Display aspect ratio	4:3
Screen dots	921000
Touch screen	no
Live view	yes
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder screen size	0.2 in
Flip-out screen	no

Maximum resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Video recording	yes
Recording resolutions	1920.0 px
HD type	Full HD
Supported video file formats	AVCHD MP4 XAVC S
Analog signal format system	NTSC PAL
Max resolution (highest frame rate)	1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)	60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)	60.0 fps

Body type	Compact
Colour of product	Black Red White
Environmentally sealed	no

Compatible memory cards	MS Duo MS Micro MS Pro Duo MS Pro-HG Duo MicroSD MicroSDHC MicroSDXC SD SDHC SDXC
Memory slots	1
Storage types	SD SDHC SDXC Memory Stick Duo
Camera file system	Exif 2.3 MPF

micro-HDMI	yes
HDMI connector type	Micro
USB port	yes
USB connector type	Micro-USB
USB version	2.0
Headphone port	no
Microphone port	no
Wireless	Built-In
Remote control	yes
PictBridge	no
NFC	yes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Bluetooth	no
AV output	yes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

4.3

Based on 5 reviews

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Published: 05.11.2015

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Published: 07.09.2015

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Review | Photography Blog

4.0

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...