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The '''Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500''' is a digital selfie compact camera, which can zoom up to 30x; equivalent to 24–720 mm. The WX500 is mainly used for [[selfie]]s, not made for [[Vlog|vlogging]] (but can still be used for vlogging).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ephotozine.com/article/sony-cyber-shot-wx500-review-28264|title=Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Review|last=Ltd|first=Magezine Publishing|website=ePHOTOzine|access-date=2019-07-05}}</ref>
The '''Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500''' is a digital selfie compact camera, which can zoom up to 30x; equivalent to 24–720 mm. Its [[TFT display|TFT]] [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] screen can tilt up to 180º, it has a built-in [[Flash (photography)|flash]] and a built-in [[AF illuminator]] (Assist lamp). It also has an [[Exmor|Exmor R CMOS sensor]] and a [[Bionz|BIONZ X image processing engine]]. Its customizable ring is borrowed from the [[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dscwx500|title=Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500: Digital Photography Review|website=www.dpreview.com|access-date=2019-07-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url=https://vloggerlife.com/| title=Digital Photography | accessdate = 28 May 2014}}</ref> around the front of the lens. The camera also has built-in [[Wi-Fi]] with [[Near-field communication|NFC]] with downloadable apps, but no [[Global Positioning System|GPS]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cameradecision.com/faq/does-the-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-have-Wireless|title=Does the Sony WX500 have Wireless?|website=Camera Decision|language=en|access-date=2019-07-05}}</ref> The WX500 features [[Image stabilization|Optical Image Stabilisation]].

Its [[TFT display|TFT]] [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] screen can tilt up to 180º, it has a built-in [[Flash (photography)|flash]] and a built-in [[AF illuminator]] (Assist lamp). It also has an [[Exmor|Exmor R CMOS sensor]] and a [[Bionz|BIONZ X image processing engine]]. Its customizable ring is borrowed from the [[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dpreview.com/products/sony/compacts/sony_dscwx500|title=Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500: Digital Photography Review|website=www.dpreview.com|access-date=2019-07-06}}</ref> around the front of the lens. The camera also has built-in [[Wi-Fi]] with [[Near-field communication|NFC]] with downloadable apps, but no [[Global Positioning System|GPS]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cameradecision.com/faq/does-the-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX500-have-Wireless|title=Does the Sony WX500 have Wireless?|website=Camera Decision|language=en|access-date=2019-07-05}}</ref> The WX500 features [[Image stabilization|Optical Image Stabilisation]].


Its sibling is the [[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V]]. Its predecessor is the [[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50|DSC-HX50V]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/sony-wx500/sony-wx500A.HTM|title=Sony WX500 Review|website=Imaging Resource|language=en|access-date=2019-07-23}}</ref> and its successor the DSC-WX300.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mcpactions.com/2015/04/14/sony-wx500-ultra-compact-camera-official/|title=Ultra-compact Sony WX500 becomes official with 30x lens|date=2015-04-14|website=MCP™ - Photoshop Actions and Lightroom Presets|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-23}}</ref>
Its sibling is the [[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V]]. Its predecessor is the [[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50|DSC-HX50V]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/sony-wx500/sony-wx500A.HTM|title=Sony WX500 Review|website=Imaging Resource|language=en|access-date=2019-07-23}}</ref> and its successor the DSC-WX300.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mcpactions.com/2015/04/14/sony-wx500-ultra-compact-camera-official/|title=Ultra-compact Sony WX500 becomes official with 30x lens|date=2015-04-14|website=MCP™ - Photoshop Actions and Lightroom Presets|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-23}}</ref>


==Specifications==
== See also ==
* [[List of superzoom compact cameras]]
{{Incomplete section|date=October 2019}}

===Display===
It has 921,000 [[Pixel density|pixels]] in a 3-inch [[Thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal display|TFT]] [[Liquid-crystal display|LCD]] screen display that can tilt up to 180°.

===Body type===
Its compact body is small enough to fit into a pocket.

== Structure ==

It has a smooth, plastic, rigid body that covers the interior. The grip is a narrow, thin "ditch" on the front of the camera.

Its lenses are made of [[Carl Zeiss AG|Zeiss]] glass to make the image look professional.

== History ==

First produced in April 2015 and is still in production as of July 2019, along with its sibling [[Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V|HX90V]] first produced in June 2015.


== References ==
== References ==
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*[https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-wx500 Information]
*[https://www.sony.com.au/electronics/cyber-shot-compact-cameras/dsc-wx500 Information]


[[Category:Cyber-shot cameras]]
[[Category:Point-and-shoot cameras]]
[[Category:Superzoom cameras]]
[[Category:Cyber-shot cameras|WX500]]
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[[Category:Cameras introduced in 2015]]

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Overview
MakerSony
TypeDigital Selfie Compact Camera
ReleasedApril 2015
Lens
LensZeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 30x Zoom Lens, 24-720mm equivalent
F-numbersF3.5 (W) - 6.4 (T) (Maximum Aperture)
Sensor/medium
Sensor1/2.3 type Exmor R CMOS sensor
Sensor size7.82mm
Maximum resolution18.2MP
Film formatXAVC S, AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compatible, MP4
Flash
FlashBuilt-In
Shutter
Frame rate10 fps (for up to 10 shots)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder0.2-type electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder magnification0.5
Image processing
Image processorBionz X
White balanceYes
WB bracketingYes
General
LCD screenTFT with 921,600 dots
BatteryRechargeable Battery Pack NP-BX1
Dimensions101.6 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm
Weight209 g (Body only), 236 g (With battery and media)
Chronology
PredecessorDSC-HX50V
SuccessorDSC-WX300

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is a digital selfie compact camera, which can zoom up to 30x; equivalent to 24–720 mm. Its TFT LCD screen can tilt up to 180º, it has a built-in flash and a built-in AF illuminator (Assist lamp). It also has an Exmor R CMOS sensor and a BIONZ X image processing engine. Its customizable ring is borrowed from the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100,[1][2] around the front of the lens. The camera also has built-in Wi-Fi with NFC with downloadable apps, but no GPS.[3] The WX500 features Optical Image Stabilisation.

Its sibling is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. Its predecessor is the DSC-HX50V,[4] and its successor the DSC-WX300.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500: Digital Photography Review". www.dpreview.com. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
  2. ^ "Digital Photography". Retrieved 28 May 2014.
  3. ^ "Does the Sony WX500 have Wireless?". Camera Decision. Retrieved 2019-07-05.
  4. ^ "Sony WX500 Review". Imaging Resource. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
  5. ^ "Ultra-compact Sony WX500 becomes official with 30x lens". MCP™ - Photoshop Actions and Lightroom Presets. 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
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