Key Features
The black Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Digital Camera from Sony has an 18.2MP BSI Exmor R CMOS Sensor and a powerful 30x optical zoom lens. In combination with the BIONZ X image processor, the sensor provides sharp imaging and fast autofocus speeds. The 30x optical zoom Zeiss Vario-Sonnar lens has a 35mm focal length equivalency of 24-720mm which covers a full Range of shooting situations from wide angle To telephoto. In addition, the camera has 60x digital zoom To allow you To effectively double the optical zoom Range for distant image capture.
The WX500 also supports Full HD 1080p video capture at 60p, 60i, and 24p. In both still and video modes, the camera has Optical SteadyShot Hybrid image stabilization To help reduce shake and blur by countering camera movements in 5 axes, resulting in more stable stills and videos even at long focal lengths.
Built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity allows you To instantly transfer images from your camera To your computer, smartphone, or tablet. with the included Sony PlayMemories App you can also use your smartphone as a remote control and viewer and directly send images To social media sites.
The 18.2MP CMOS back-illuminated sensor offers high resolution low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and reduced grain.
The BIONZ X image processor provides fast performance speeds, particularly when it comes To autofocus speeds at its long focal lengths.
The 30x optical zoom provides a 35mm focal length equivalency of 24-720mm, which covers a variety of shooting situations from wide-angle To telephoto. In addition, the 60x digital zoom effectively doubles the lens reach.
The camera features a 180° tilting 921k-dot 3" LCD screen for shooting at various angles.
Record full HD 1080p videos in AVCHD or in the high-quality XAVC S format at 50 Mbps in multiple frame rates.
Photos can be viewed in 4K resolution on a compatible television via HDMI output.
The camera has built-in Wi-Fi and NFC capabilities To quickly share images. The PlayMemories Mobile App, available for both Android and iOS allows you To wirelessly transfer photos and videos To a connected smartphone or tablet. The application also allows your device To be used as wireless remote To control the camera.
Optical SteadyShot Hybrid image stabilization reduces shake and blur by countering camera movements on 5 axes.
Imaging
Sensor Resolution | Effective: 18.2 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 4896 x 3672 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | CMOS |
Sensor Size | 1/2.3" |
Image File format | JPEG |
Image Stabilization | Optical (5-Axis) |
Lens
Focal Length | 4.3 To 129mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 To 720mm) |
Optical Zoom | 30x |
Digital Zoom | 2x Optimized (60x Combined Zoom) |
Maximum Aperture | f3.5 To 6.4 |
Focus Range | 1.97" To Infinity / 5 cm To Infinity (Wide) 8.2' To Infinity / 2.5 m To Infinity (Telephoto) |
Optical Design | 11 Elements in 10 Groups |
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity | 80 To 3200 (Extended: 80 To 12800) |
Shutter Speed | 1/2000 To 30 Seconds |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -3 To +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Incandescent, One Push, One Push Set, Shade |
Continuous Shooting | Up To 10 fps |
Self-Timer | 2/5/10-Second Delay |
Special Options | Beach, Fireworks, Food, Handheld Night, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset |
Video
Recording Modes | AVCHD/XAVC S Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 24.00p/59.94p Full HD (1920 x 1080) at 59.94i |
Recording Limit | Up To 29 Minutes |
Video Encoding | NTSC |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone |
Audio File format | AAC LC, AC3, Dolby Digital 2ch, Linear PCM |
Viewfinder and Monitor
Size | 3" |
Resolution | 921,000 Dot |
Display Type | 180‚° Tilting LCD |
Flash
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Flash On, Off, Rear Sync, Slow Sync |
Effective Flash Range | 1.0 To 17.7' / 0.3 To 5.4 m (Wide) 8.20 To 9.8' / 2.5 To 3 m (Telephoto) |
External Flash Connection | None |
Interface
Memory Card Slots | 1 x SD/SDHC/SDXC/microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Micro/Memory Stick Micro (M2)/Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed)/Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo |
Connectivity Details | HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0, USB 2.0 Micro-B |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Physical
Battery | 1 x NP-BX1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4 x 2.3 x 1.4" / 101.6 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm |
Weight | 7.37 oz / 209 g (Body Only) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 0.96 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 4.7 x 2.85" |