Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Red

MPN: DSC-WX500R  |  EAN: 4548736014176  |  Model: Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

Price Information

£269.00

as at 24 Sep 19 | 6:30 AM CET

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Choosist's Ratings

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Red - DSC-WX500R Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
High FPS Videos
Just Right
Event Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Events Photography
Just Right
Vlogging
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Travel
Very Good
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Just Right
WiFi Connectivity
Just Right
Cute & Pretty Looks
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Sony device works!

Video skill level

Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 video camera should be sufficient for your needs.

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Video Scenarios

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is a great companion to have.

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. It's also got Wi-Fi so if you can still make your transfers even if you're not with your cables.

Other Video needs

If you're looking for that silky-smooth rendering of your videos, this camera has got it as its able to handle 60FPS at 1080p resolutions.

Photo Scenarios

There are times when you just want to take simple but great photos of things around you without bothering too much about camera settings. For that purpose, the Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is a really good choice. 

Its important to ensure the celebrant (or special guests) are in clear view in every photo taken. Keeping them in focus while they're moving about is one of the great features that comes with the Cyber-shot DSC-WX500.

As lots of sports happen at night or in-doors, the image sensor size plays an important role in image quality during low light conditions. In addition to its 6.17 x 4.55 mm(mm) sensor size, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500, also comes with a Tracking Focus mode which is great for photos were the subject is constantly moving.

Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Sony, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater.

As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is a great option for travel. It's got a combined zoom capability allowing you get a closer look at items that can't be reached easily.^506^*}

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 6.17 x 4.55 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Sony is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Other considerations

Sometimes carrying cables about just so you can move your photos across the devices can be a pain. Good thing this particular model comes with Wi-Fi.

Style

It's an eye-catching package with a bright and refreshing look about it. It could even play the role of an accessory to compliment a specific sense of style.

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Red - DSC-WX500R Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact
Product Colour Red
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 3.5-6.4
Brightness Adjustment Yes
Camera File System DCF, Exif 2.3
Image Formats Supported JPEG
Panorama Mode Yes
Photo Effects 1
Playback Modes Slideshow
Scene Modes Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Pet Mode, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Soft Skin, High Sensitivity
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 5, 10 s
Shooting Modes Intelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Aperture Priority, Shutter Speed Priority, Manual Exposure, MR (Memory Recall) 1,2,3, Movie Mode (Intelligent Auto/Scene Selection), Panorama, Scene Selection
Twilight Yes
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor., Cool White, Fluor., Day White, Fluor., Daylight, Flash, Custom, One Push, One Push Set
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Flash Range (tele) 2.5 - 3 m
Flash Range (wide) 0.3 - 5.4 m
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Focus Adjustment Auto
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 80, 3200, 12800
ISO Sensitivity (max) 12800
ISO Sensitivity (min) 80
Light Exposure Control Program AE
Light Exposure Correction ± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Camera Shutter Speed 30 - 1/2000 s
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 30 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), Memory Stick PROHG Duo, Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), SD, SDHC, SDXC, Micro SD, Micro SDHC, Micro SDXC
Full HD Yes
HD Type Full HD
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Resolution At Capture Speed 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported AVCHD, MP4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported AAC LC, AC3, LPCM
Audio System Dolby Digital
Built-in Microphone Yes
Voice Recording Yes
Lens System
Digital Zoom 120 x
Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) 24-720 mm
Focal Length Range (f-f) 4.1 - 123 mm
Maximum Aperture Number 6.4
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 720 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 3.5
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 24 mm
Optical Zoom 30 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Display LCD
Display Aspect Ratio 4:3
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 921600 pixels
Viewfinder
Electronic Viewfinder Yes
Viewfinder Screen Size 0.2 "
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/2.3
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Megapixel 18.2 MP
Technical Details
Image Processor BIONZ X
Other Features
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type D
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity 1
USB 2.0 Connectors 2
USB Connector Micro-USB
USB Connector Type B
USB Port Yes
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 400 shots
Battery Life (max) 3.33 h
Power Source Type Battery
Networking
Near Field Communication (NFC) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Packaging Content
AC Adapter Included Yes
Batteries Included Yes
Battery Charger Included Yes
Cables Included Micro-USB
Wrist Strap Included Yes
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 35.5 mm
Height 58.1 mm
Weight 209 g
Weight (including Battery) 236 g
Width 101.6 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 4896x3264, 3648x2432, 2592x1728, 4896x3672, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 4896x2752, 3648x2056, 1920x1080, 3664x3664, 2736x2736, 1920x1920, 7152x1080, 4912x1920, 4912x1080, 3424x1920, 11520x1080
Memory
Memory Slots 1