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| The Cyber-shot WX500 was presented by Sony in April 2015. It is a Superzoom Digital Camera. | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Category | Superzoom |
| Date | 04/2015 |
| Sensor Properties | |
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In additional Cyber-shot WX500 has a Compact CMOS sensor with size of 6 x 5 mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″). Also Cyber-shot WX500’s image sensor has an effective resolution of around 18 megapixel. That’s roughly average and will be sufficient for most purposes. Photos with this resolution can easily be printed to A3 or A2 size. The Sony does not support recording RAW images. RAW images are stored as they come from the sensor, without any in-camera processing or sharpening. Converting to JPEG or other formats takes place on the computeand involves one extra processing step but will almost always result in superior image quality. |
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| Format | Compact |
| Sensor area | 6.17 x 4.55mm² (0.24″ x 0.18″) |
| Type | CMOS |
| Resolution (physical) | 21.00 megapixel |
| Resolution (effective) | 18.20 megapixel |
| Pixel size | 1.87 µm² |
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| RAW support | |
| Continuous | 10 frames/second |
| Lens | |
| Interchangeable | |
| Focal length (min) | 24mm |
| Focal length (max) | 720mm |
| Aperture (max) | 3.5 |
| Aperture (min) | 6.4 |
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The Cyber-shot WX500 does not come with a built-in viewfinder. The camera’s display is used to compose the photo. That can be cumbersome in broad daylight. |
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| Shutter | |
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The Cyber-shot WX500’s shutter speed varies from 1/2000s to 4s. The highest shutter speed of the Sony is just 1/2000s. That’s no longer state of the art and may cause problems in challenging light conditions. |
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| Max. shutter speed | 1/2000s |
| Min. shutter speed | 4s |
| Sensitivity Properties | |
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The Cyber-shot WX500’s sensitivity goes from 80 ISO und 12800 ISO, a very useful and practical range. |
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| Min. sensitivity | 80 ISO |
| Max. sensitivity | 12800 ISO |
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The Cyber-shot WX500 supports all general exposure modes. The Sony allows spot exposure for the difficult occasion. |
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| Multi | |
| Center weight | |
| Partial | |
| Spot | |
| Auto Focus Properties | |
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The Cyber-shot WX500’s auto focus processor uses 1 AF points (or sensors). A basic rule of thumb says that the more AF points you have, the better. More AF points mean a better chance to have a point at the location of interest in a scene, a big plus in challenging situations (e.g. in low light). Manual focus is also possible with the Sony, a plus in tricky situations or for some creative freedom. |
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| Type | Contrast Detection |
| AF points | 1 |
| Manual focusing | |
| Flash Specs | |
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The Cyber-shot WX500 features a built-in flash with a range of up to 5m (18 ft.). That range will work for most situations. A hotshoe is missing from the Sony. |
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| Built-in | |
| Range | 5.40m (18 ft.) |
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| Display Specs | |
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The Cyber-shot WX500 features a monitor with a diagonal of 75.00mm (3.0 in.) and a resolution of c. 0.92 megapixel. That’s about average. The camera’s display is articulated, a plus for selfies and other challenging situations. The Cyber-shot WX500 does not feature a touch screen. Display characteristics at a glance: |
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| Type | LCD |
| Size | 75.00mm (diagonal) (3.0 in.) |
| Resolution | 0.92 megapixel |
| Articulated | |
| Touch screen | |
| Video Specs | |
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Cyber-shot WX500 video supported the resolution with 1920 x 1080 pixel. ACamera is not equipped with an external microphone. Sony Cyber-shot WX500 Video parameters: |
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| Max. resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixel |
| …with frame rates | 25 frames/second 50 frames/second |
| External microphone | |
| Connectivity & Wireless Specs | |
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The Cyber-shot WX500 has Wifi connectivity already built-in. Use Wifi to transfer images to a smartphone or computer and to remote control the camera. With NFC, camera and smartphone can be paired without the need for passwords. Connect the Sony to a monitor or TV set over HDMI. The Sony supports USB 2.0. Connection parameters: |
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| WiFi | |
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| Remote (wired) | |
| Remote (infrared) | |
| Apps | |
| HDMI (standard) | |
| HDMI (mini) | |
| HDMI (micro) | |
| USB 2.0 | |
| USB 3.0 | |
| USB Micro | |
| USB Mini | |
| USB-C | |
| Custom | |
| Memory | |
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The camera will accept all common SD HC and SD XC cards. Sony MemorySticks can be used, too. Memory cards characteristics: |
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| Slots | 1 |
| Memory cards | SD SDHC SDXC Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Micro |
| Battery | |
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The Sony Cyber-shot WX500 has a NP-BX1 LiIon battery. The battery provides a shooting life of 400 shots. It`s enough for one day or more. The battery can be charged over USB while in camera. Very useful, especially on vacation when most people bring a USB charger for their smartphone anyway. The Cyber-shot WX500’s battery battery parameters: |
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| Type | NP-BX1 LiIon |
| Removable | |
| In-camera charging | |
| Battery life | 400 photos |
| Size | |
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The Sony Cyber-shot WX500’s dimensions are 101.6 x 58.1 x 35.5mm³. (4.0″ x 2.3″ x 1.4″). This includes the lens. The camera’s weight is only 209 grams (6.7 oz.), lens included. Here is front and top view of the Cyber-shot WX500: |
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| Dimensions Comparison | |
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To put the size of the camera in context, here it is next to a typical ID card (c. 86mm x 55mm, about the size of a credit card). The Cyber-shot WX500 is not much bigger: |
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