Sony Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

The Sony Cyber-shot WX500 is, at the time of its release, the world's smallest superzoom camera (along with its sibling, the HX70V). It features a 30X zoom equivalent to 24-720mm, optical image stabilization, and an 18.2MP BSI CMOS sensor.
Announced: 14/04/2015
Body Type
Body TypeCompact
Sensor
Max Resolution4896 x 3672
Other Resolutions
  • 4896 x 3264
  • 4896 x 2752
  • 3664 x 3664
  • 3648 x 2736
  • 3648 x 2432
  • 3648 x 2056
  • 2736 x 2736
  • 2592 x 1944
  • 2592 x 1728
  • 1920 x 1920
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 480
Image Ratio
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Megapixels18.2
Size1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
TypeBSI-CMOS
ProcessorBionz X
Image
ISO Range80-12800
ISO Minimum80
ISO Maximum12,800
White Balance Presets
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilisation
JPEG Quality Levels
  • Fine
  • Standard
File FormatJPEG
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Lens MountFixed
Focal length minimum (mm)24
Focal length maximum (mm)720
Optical zoom30x
Screen / Viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Screen Size3.0
Screen Pixels921,000
Screen TypeTFT LCD
Live View
Features
Minimum shutter speed30 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/2000 sec
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in Flash
Exposure Modes
Scene Modes
Flash Range (M)5.40
Flash Modes
  • Auto
  • Flash On
  • Slow Sync
  • Flash Off
  • Rear Sync
FPS10.0
Self-timer
Metering Modes3
Exposure Compensation
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Orientation Sensor
Video Features
Format
  • AVCHD
  • XAVC S
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Resolutions
  • 1080p @ 60fps
  • 1080i @ 60fps
  • 1080p @ 30fps
  • 1080p @ 24fps
  • 720p @ 30fps
Storage
Storage Slot
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Duo
Storage Slot Amount1
Physical
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery ModelNP-BX1 lithium-ion battery
Battery Life (shots)360
Weight (grams)236
Dimensions102 x 58 x 36mm
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Wireless
Remote Control