Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

Announced: Apr 14, 2015

18 megapixels · 1/2.3" · BSI-CMOS

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Full spec

Price
MSRP
$330
Body
Body Type
Compact
Weight Inc Batteries
236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
Dimensions
102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″)
Articulated LCD
Tilting
Continuous Drive
10.0 fps
Viewfinder Type
None
Optics
Optical Zoom
30×
Maximum Aperture
F3.5–6.4
Macro Focus Range
5 cm (1.97″)
Sensor
Sensor Size
1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
Sensor Type
BSI-CMOS
Image Stabilization
Optical
Max Resolution
4896 x 3672
Effective Pixels
18 megapixels
Processor
Bionz X
Image
ISO
Auto, 80-12800
White Balance Presets
8
Custom White Balance
Yes
File Format
JPEG (Exif v2.3)
JPEG Quality Levels
Fine, standard
Image Ratio Wh
1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Exposure Modes
  • Intelligent Auto
  • Superior Auto
  • Program Auto
  • Aperture Priority
  • Shutter priority
  • Manual exposure
Miscellaneous
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/2000 sec
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 sec
Exposure Compensation
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Touch Screen
No
Built In Flash
Yes
GPS
None
Live View
Yes
Microphone Port
No
Self Timer
Yes
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery Description
NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life CIPA
360
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Face Detection
  • Live View