Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is a digital selfie compact camera, which can zoom up to 30x; equivalent to 24–720 mm. The WX500 is mainly used for selfies, not made for vlogging (but can still be used for vlogging).[1]

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Overview
MakerSony
TypeDigital Selfie Compact Camera
ReleasedApril 2015
Intro priceAUD $529 (List Price)
Lens
Lens mountN/A
LensZeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 30x Zoom Lens, 24-720mm equivalent
F-numbersF3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T) (Maximum Aperture)
Sensor/medium
Sensor1/2.3 type Exmor R CMOS sensor
Sensor size7.82mm
Maximum resolution18.2MP
Film formatXAVC S, AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible, MP4
Storage media64 GB (Recommended)
Flash
FlashBuilt-In
Shutter
Frame rate10 fps (for up to 10 shots)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder0.2-type electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification0.5
Image processing
Image processorBionz X
White balanceYes
WB bracketingYes
General
LCD screenTFT with 921,600 dots
BatteryRechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
Dimensions101.6 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm
Weight209 g (Body only), 236 g (With battery and media)
Chronology
PredecessorDSC-HX50V
SuccessorDSC-WX300

Its TFT LCD screen can tilt up to 180º, it has a built-in flash and a built-in AF illuminator (Assist lamp). It also has an Exmor R CMOS sensor and a BIONZ X image processing engine. Its customizable ring is borrowed from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100,[2] around the front of the lens. The camera also has built-in Wi-Fi with NFC with downloadable apps, but no GPS.[3] The WX500 features Optical Image Stabilisation.

Its sibling is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. Its predecessor is the DSC-HX50V,[4] and its successor the DSC-WX300.[5]

Structure

It has a smooth, plastic, rigid body that covers the interior. The grip is a narrow, thin "ditch" on the front of the camera.

Its lenses are made of Zeiss glass to make the image look professional.

History

First produced in April 2015 and is still in production as of July 2019, along with its sibling HX90V first produced in June 2015.

References
  1. Ltd, Magezine Publishing. "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Review". ePHOTOzine. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  2. "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500: Digital Photography Review". www.dpreview.com. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  3. "Does the Sony WX500 have Wireless?". Camera Decision. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  4. "Sony WX500 Review". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  5. "Ultra-compact Sony WX500 becomes official with 30x lens". MCP™ - Photoshop Actions and Lightroom Presets. 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
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