Sony DSC-WX500 Camera Specifications

MSRP

$330

Body type

Compact

Max resolution

4896 x 3672

Other resolutions

4896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480

Image ratio w:h

1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9

Effective pixels

18 megapixels

Sensor photo detectors

21 megapixels

Sensor size

1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)

Sensor type

BSI-CMOS

Processor

Bionz X

ISO

Auto, 80-12800

White balance presets

8

Custom white balance

Yes

Image stabilization

Optical

Uncompressed format

No

JPEG quality levels

Fine, standard

Focal length (equiv.)

24–720 mm

Optical zoom

30×

Maximum aperture

F3.5–6.4

Autofocus

Contrast Detect (sensor)Multi-areaCenterSelective single-pointTrackingSingleContinuousFace DetectionLive View

Digital zoom

Yes (2X-4X)

Normal focus range

5 cm (1.97″)

Macro focus range

5 cm (1.97″)

Articulated LCD

Tilting

Screen size

3″

Screen dots

921,000

Touch screen

No

Screen type

TFT-LCD

Live view

Yes

Viewfinder type

None

Minimum shutter speed

30 sec

Maximum shutter speed

1/2000 sec

Aperture priority

Yes

Shutter priority

Yes

Manual exposure mode

Yes

Subject / scene modes

Yes

Built-in flash

Yes

Flash range

5.40 m (with Auto ISO)

External flash

No

Flash modes

Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync

Continuous drive

10.0 fps

Self-timer

Yes

Metering modes

MultiCenter-weightedSpot

Exposure compensation

±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)

AE Bracketing

±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)

WB Bracketing

Yes

Resolutions

1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)

Format

AVCHD, XAVC S

Microphone

Stereo

Speaker

Mono

Storage types

SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo

USB

USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)

HDMI

Yes (micro-HDMI)

Microphone port

No

Headphone port

No

Wireless

Built-In

Wireless notes

with NFC

Remote control

Yes (via smartphone)

Environmentally sealed

No

Battery

Battery Pack

Battery description

NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & charger

Battery Life (CIPA)

360

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″)

Orientation sensor

Yes

GPS

None