Sony DSC-WX500, red

Main info

  • 18.2 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor
  • 30× optical zoom (24 – 720 mm)
  • Sony OSS (OpticalSteadyShot™) stabilization
  • FullHD 1920 × 1080 50p video recording
  • Integrated WiFi and NFC connectivity

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Sony DSC-WX500, red Sony DSC-WX500, red
Shoot your best — Look even better
Improve your selfie, and take it easily, too. A 180° tiltable LCD monitor makes it simple to see how you look in the frame. Meet the new Sony WX500 - the world’s smallest1 camera to contain the far-reaching performance of a ZEISS® 30× optical zoom lens. With so much creative capability at hand to shoot for fun, you'll capture more star quality in every image.

The Elements of Comprehensive Image Quality
The synergy of a higher-performance CMOS image sensor, lightning-quick image processor and legendary lens pack the latest optical and engineering advancements into an amazingly compact form.

Go farther, closer and wider
The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* 30× optical zoom lens extends a legacy of high-precision optics to capture clear, sharp, undegraded images throughout a 24–720 mm range.

Greater Selfie Satisfaction Assured
Now, it's easier than ever to shoot for a look that you like in selfies, portraits and everything else with the flexibility that a full-tilt LCD monitor, customisable functions and easy photo retouching provide.

Extra-speedy & precise Fast Intelligent AF
An improved spatial object detection algorithm realises a more optimal and accurate lens drive to make AF even faster, for capturing more fleeting moments with ease.

Set the Right Mode in Motion
Whether you want to share action quickly or save it at a higher resolution for editing, it's simple to make format, mode, exposure and other settings, then start to record.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
approx. 18.2
Megapixels
18 megapixels
Sensor size
1/2.3" type
Sensor type
Exmor™ CMOS
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Full frame
No
Crop factor
5.6×
Aspect ratio
4:3
3:2, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
4896 × 3672
Smallest image size
640 × 480
Imaging processor
BIONZ X
ISO
80 – 3200
Expandable to ISO 12 800
1/3 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter
Colour space
sRGB

Lens

Lens type
Carl Zeiss® Vario-Sonnar T*
Focal length
24 – 720 mm
Optical zoom
30×
Aperture
f/3.5 – 6.4

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Sony OSS (Optical SteadyShot™)

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast detection AF
Autofocus modes
Single
Tracking
Focus point selection
Multi-point
Center
Spot
Tracking
Face recognition
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Focus distance
0.05 m – ∞ (wide)
2.5 m - ∞ (tele)
Close focus distance
5 cm (wide)

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
Exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter speed
1/2000 – 30 sec

Shooting

Exposure modes
iAuto
Superior Auto
Scene
Program
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual
Sweep Panorama
Scene modes
16
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 10 sec
Iseavaja portree
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
10 fps
Up to 10 frames
JPEG+RAW
No

White balance

White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent (3)
Flash
Custom setting

Movie recording

Video recording
Full HD 1920 × 1080
Video resolution
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60p/50p
Other formats
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 60i/50i
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 30p/25p
[FullHD] 1920 × 1080 24p
[HD] 1280 × 720 30p/25p
Bitrate
[FullHD] 50 Mbps (XAVC S)
[FullHD] 28 Mbps (AVCHD)
Microphone
Integrated stereo microphone

File types

JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF
MPF
Movie format
AVCHD (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Dolby Digital AC3 stereo)
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AC3 stereo)
XAVC S

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
None

LCD monitor

Display type
XtraFine TFT LCD
Display size (inches)
3.0
Screen dots
921 600
Articulation
Tiltable
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Adjustments
Brightness (5 levels)

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo

Flash

Flash type
Built-in flash
Range
0.3 m - 5.4 m (wide)
2.5 m - 3.0 m (tele)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
No

Interface

USB
microUSB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)
microHDMI (Type D)
Remote control
Via connected smartphone
Wireless
WiFi IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
NFC
Yes

Features

GPS
No
Electronic level
No
Panorama
Yes
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
No

Power source

Battery
NP-BX1 lithium battery
Battery life
360 shots (CIPA)

Body

Color
Red
Height (mm)
58.1
Width (mm)
101.6
Depth (mm)
35.5
Weight (body only)
209 g
Weight (with battery and memory card)
236 g
Package contents
Lithium battery NP-BX1
AC adapter AC-UB10
microUSB cable
Shoulder strap
User manual

Dimensions and weights

Gross weight
0.739 kg
Net weight
0.653 kg
Package width
11.7 cm
Package height
9.2 cm
Package length
15.4 cm
Origin country
China

Product codes

EAN
4548736014275
Manufacturer code
DSCWX500R.CE3
CN code
8525890000

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