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]
Overview | |
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Maker | Sony |
Type | Digital Selfie Compact Camera |
Released | April 2015 |
Intro price | AUD $529 (List Price) |
Lens | |
Lens mount | N/A |
Lens | Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 30x Zoom Lens, 24-720mm equivalent |
F-numbers | F3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T) (Maximum Aperture) |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | 1/2.3 type Exmor R CMOS sensor |
Sensor size | 7.82mm |
Maximum resolution | 18.2MP |
Film format | XAVC S, AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible, MP4 |
Storage media | 64 GB (Recommended) |
Flash | |
Flash | Built-In |
Shutter | |
Frame rate | 10 fps (for up to 10 shots) |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | 0.2-type electronic viewfinder |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.5 |
Image processing | |
Image processor | Bionz X |
White balance | Yes |
WB bracketing | Yes |
General | |
LCD screen | TFT with 921,600 dots |
Battery | Rechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1 |
Dimensions | 101.6 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm |
Weight | 209 g (Body only), 236 g (With battery and media) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | DSC-HX50V |
Successor | DSC-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
- Ltd, Magezine Publishing. "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Review". ePHOTOzine. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
- "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500: Digital Photography Review". www.dpreview.com. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- "Does the Sony WX500 have Wireless?". Camera Decision. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
- "Sony WX500 Review". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
- "Ultra-compact Sony WX500 becomes official with 30x lens". MCP™ - Photoshop Actions and Lightroom Presets. 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2019-07-23.