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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Red
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| Compact Cameras |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. |
As someone who just simply wants to point and shoot, this product just works. | |
| Basic Skill Level (Photo) |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 camera would suit you adequately. |
Simple shots - As a photography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX720 HS camera would suit you adequately. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Photo) |
For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the PowerShot SX720 HS is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 9 "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with. | ||
| Basic Skill Level (Video) |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 video camera should be sufficient for your needs. |
Simple clips - As a videography noob, this Canon PowerShot SX720 HS video camera should be sufficient for your needs. | |
| Intermediate Skill Level (Video) |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. |
Even though recording videos is a passion, you're not necessarily looking to go pro. You're content with making tweaks to a couple of settings to suit the shot you're about to take. The PowerShot SX720 HS is very accessible which makes it suitable for this. | |
| Everyday Life Photography |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is an easy recommendation for this. |
If you're looking to simply use your camera to point-and-shoot everyday moments with an item or person as the subject matter, then the PowerShot SX720 HS is an easy recommendation for this. | |
| Events Photography |
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. |
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 PowerShot SX720 HS. | |
| Sports Photography |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. |
Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from. | |
| Underwater Photography |
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. |
Sea-life is always breathtaking. With this camera from Canon, you can expect to produce vivid images that showcases the unique tone that are found with photographs taken underwater. | |
| Travel |
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^*} |
As you make trips around the world, every moment tells a story. For this, a good camera is crucial and the PowerShot SX720 HS 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^*} | |
| Event Videos |
For those special occasions, this Sony camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. |
For those special occasions, this Canon camera is a great companion as you traverse the floor. It comes with an Image Stabilizer which helps maintain a steady shot while recording. | |
| Home Videos |
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. |
Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Canon PowerShot SX720 HS is a great companion to have. | |
| Vlogging |
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. |
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. | |
| Wildlife Photography |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. |
When taking photos of the beautiful creatures of the wild, you'll need to have Tracking Focus mode activated so as not to miss any great moments while they are active in their habitat. Burst shots help as well, which this camera happens to have making it a very good option for your needs. | |
| Landscape Photography |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Sony has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. |
If you've got requirements to take photos of a variety of landscapes, then the presence of multiple scene modes on a camera is helpful in order to setup quickly and start shooting. This model from Canon has got this capability making it a suitable option for your needs. In addition, this model has the ability to select what parts of your frame you would like to focus on before you take the shot. | |
| High FPS Videos |
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. |
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. | |
| WiFi Connectivity |
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. |
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. | |
| Cute & Pretty Looks |
When you want to stand out from the crowd, the Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 uses bright colours and funky designs to turn heads. This is not your average camera. | ||
| Regular Looks |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. |
It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way. | |
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Technical Specifications
| AC Adapter Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Analog Signal Format System | NTSC, PAL | - | |
| Aperture Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Aperture Range (F-F) | 3.5-6.4 | 3.3-6.9 | |
| Audio Formats Supported | AAC LC, AC3, LPCM | - | |
| Audio System | Dolby Digital | Stereo | |
| Auto Exposure (AE) Lock | - | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam | - | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Lock | - | Yes | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points | - | 9 | |
| Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection | - | 1 | |
| Auto Focusing (AF) Modes | Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus | Continuous Auto Focus, Servo Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (tele) | - | 2 - ∞ m | |
| Auto Mode Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.01 - ∞ m | |
| Batteries Included | Yes | Yes | |
| Battery Charger Included | Yes | - | |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | 400 shots | 250 shots | |
| Battery Life (max) | 3.33 h | - | |
| Battery Technology | - | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) | |
| Battery Type | - | NB-13L | |
| Brightness Adjustment | Yes | - | |
| Built-in Display | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes | |
| Built-in Processor | - | Yes | |
| Built-in Speaker(s) | - | Yes | |
| Cables Included | Micro-USB | - | |
| 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 | - | |
| Camera File System | DCF, Exif 2.3 | DCF, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.3 | |
| Camera Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/2000 s | - | |
| Camera Type | Compact | Compact camera | |
| Closest Focusing Distance | - | 1 m | |
| Combined Zoom | - | 160 x | |
| Compatible Memory Cards | MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC | SD, SDHC, SDXC | |
| Continuous Shooting Mode | Yes | Yes | |
| Depth | 35.5 mm | 35.7 mm | |
| Digital Zoom | 120 x | 4 x | |
| Display | LCD | LCD | |
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | - | |
| Display Diagonal | 3 " | 3 " | |
| Display Resolution (numeric) | 921600 pixels | 922000 pixels | |
| Electronic Viewfinder | Yes | - | |
| Face Detection | - | Yes | |
| Fastest Camera Shutter Speed | 1/2000 s | 1/3200 s | |
| Field Of View | - | 100 % | |
| Flash Exposure Correction | - | ±2EV (1/3 EV step) | |
| Flash Exposure Lock | - | Yes | |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization | Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization | |
| Flash Range (tele) | 2.5 - 3 m | 0.5 - 2 m | |
| Flash Range (wide) | 0.3 - 5.4 m | 0.5 - 4 m | |
| Focal Length (35mm Film Equivalent) | 24-720 mm | - | |
| Focal Length Range (f-f) | 4.1 - 123 mm | 4.3 - 172 mm | |
| Focus | - | TTL | |
| Focus Adjustment | Auto | Auto/Manual | |
| Full HD | Yes | - | |
| HD Type | Full HD | Full HD | |
| HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| HDMI Connector Type | D | Micro | |
| HDMI Ports Quantity | Yes | Yes | |
| Height | 58.1 mm | 63.8 mm | |
| Image Formats Supported | JPEG | JPEG, RAW | |
| Image Processor | BIONZ X | DIGIC 6 | |
| Image Sensor Size | 1/2.3 | 1/2.3 | |
| Image Sensor Size (W X H) | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | |
| ISO Sensitivity | 80, 3200, 12800 | 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Auto | |
| ISO Sensitivity (max) | 12800 | 3200 | |
| ISO Sensitivity (min) | 80 | 80 | |
| Languages Support | - | ARA, CHI (SIMPL), CHI (TR), CZE, DAN, DEU, DUT, ENG, ESP, FIN, FRE, GRE, HIN, HUN, ITA, JPN, KOR, NOR, POL, POR, RUM, RUS, SWE, THA, TUR, UKR | |
| Lens Structure (elements/groups) | - | 13/11 | |
| Light Exposure Control | Program AE | - | |
| Light Exposure Correction | ± 3EV (1/3EV step) | ± 2EV (1/3EV step) | |
| Light Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority | Manual | |
| Light Metering | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot | |
| Mac Operating Systems Supported | - | Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks | |
| Macro Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.01 - 0.5 m | |
| Manual Exposure | Yes | Yes | |
| Manual Focus | - | Yes | |
| Manual Focusing Range (tele) | - | 2 - ∞ m | |
| Manual Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.01 - ∞ m | |
| Maximum Aperture Number | 6.4 | 6.9 | |
| Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 720 mm | 960 mm | |
| Maximum Image Resolution | 4896 x 3264 pixels | 5184 x 3888 pixels | |
| Maximum Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Megapixel | 18.2 MP | 20.3 MP | |
| Memory Slots | 1 | 1 | |
| Minimum Aperture Number | 3.5 | 3.3 | |
| Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) | 24 mm | 24 mm | |
| Motion JPEG Frame Rate | - | 29.97 fps | |
| Multi-shot | - | Yes | |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) | Yes | Yes | |
| Normal Focusing Range | - | 0.05 - ∞, 2 - ∞ m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (tele) | - | 2 - ∞ m | |
| Normal Focusing Range (wide) | - | 0.05 - ∞ m | |
| Number Of Batteries Supported | - | 1 | |
| Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) | - | 10 - 90 % | |
| Operating Temperature (T-T) | - | 0 - 40 °F | |
| Optical Zoom | 30 x | 40 x | |
| Panorama Mode | Yes | - | |
| Photo Effects | 1 | 1 | |
| PictBridge | - | Yes | |
| Playback Modes | Slideshow | - | |
| Playback Zoom (max) | - | 10 x | |
| Power Source Type | Battery | Battery | |
| Product Colour | Red | Black | |
| Resolution At Capture Speed | 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps | - | |
| 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 | Fireworks, Portrait, Self-portrait, Sports | |
| Scene Modes Present | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-timer | - | Yes | |
| Self-timer Delay | 2, 5, 10 s | 2, 10 s | |
| Sensor Format | - | Cropped | |
| Sensor Type | - | CCD | |
| 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 | Auto | |
| Shutter Priority AE | Yes | Yes | |
| Slowest Camera Shutter Speed | 30 s | 15 s | |
| Stabilizer | Yes | Yes | |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 4896x3264, 3648x2432, 2592x1728, 4896x3672, 3648x2736, 2592x1944, 4896x2752, 3648x2056, 1920x1080, 3664x3664, 2736x2736, 1920x1920, 7152x1080, 4912x1920, 4912x1080, 3424x1920, 11520x1080 | 5184 x 3888, 3648 x 2736, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480, 5184 x 2912, 3648 x 2048, 1920 x 1080 640 x 360, 5184 x 3456, 3648 x 2432, 2048 x 1368, 640 x 424, 3888 x 3888, 2736 x 2736, 1536 x 1536, 480 x 480 | |
| Supported Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 | - | |
| Total Megapixels | - | 21.1 MP | |
| Tracking Focus | 1 | 1 | |
| Twilight | Yes | - | |
| USB 2.0 (Micro USB) Ports Quantity | 1 | 1 | |
| USB 2.0 Connectors | 2 | - | |
| USB Connector | Micro-USB | Micro-USB B | |
| USB Connector Type | B | - | |
| USB Port | Yes | - | |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 | |
| Video Formats Supported | AVCHD, MP4 | AVC, H.264, MP4, MPEG4 | |
| Video Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Video Recording Time | - | 300 min | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 640 x 480, 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels | |
| Viewfinder Screen Size | 0.2 " | - | |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | - | |
| Voice Recording | Yes | Yes | |
| Weight | 209 g | 270 g | |
| Weight (including Battery) | 236 g | - | |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluor., Cool White, Fluor., Day White, Fluor., Daylight, Flash, Custom, One Push, One Push Set | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Tungsten | |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | |
| Wi-Fi Standards | - | b/g/n | |
| Width | 101.6 mm | 109.7 mm | |
| Windows Operating Systems Supported | - | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Hom | |
| Wrist Strap Included | Yes | - |
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