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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-F505V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-F505VSonyCyber-shot DSC-WX500
Overview
ReleasedJune 20002015
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor format1/1.8-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeCCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution2.62 MP18.2 MP
Largest image1856 × 13924896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range–80–3200
Sensor detailSony Super HAD 1/1.8-type interlaced CCD with primary-colour filter; 3.34 million total and 2.62 million effective photosites; 12-bit A/D conversion1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG, uncompressed TIFF and two-colour GIF text images; native output 1856 × 1392. The larger 2240 × 1680 mode uses Sony SRC interpolation and does not contain 3.7 million independently captured pixelsJPEG with Fine or Standard compression; maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3, 4896 × 3264 in 3:2, 4896 × 2752 in 16:9 or 3664 × 3664 in 1:1. Sweep Panorama standard, wide or 360-degree up to 11520 × 1080
ISO detail–Single-exposure settings ISO 80–3200, Auto ISO 80–3200. Multi Frame NR extends to ISO 6400/12800 through processed overlaid burst exposures
Image processor–BIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–190 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–3.3f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom5×30×
Stabilisation–Optical lens stabilisation
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar; actual 7.1–35.5 mm, 38–190 mm equivalent; f/2.8–3.3 maximum aperture; seven groups and ten elements including two aspherical elements; 52 mm filter thread; 2× digital enlargement separately from 5× optical zoomZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* thirty-times optical zoom, eleven elements in ten groups including five aspherical elements; five-blade iris, actual 4.1–123 mm. Equivalent 24–720 mm in 4:3, 25–750 mm in 3:2, 26.5–795 mm in 16:9 or 27.5–825 mm in 1:1. Movie 16:9 Standard 26.5–795 mm, Active 28–1180 mm, Intelligent Active 31–1210 mm; 4:3 Standard 32.5–975 mm, Active 34.5–1450 mm, Intelligent Active 38–1480 mm
AutofocusAutofocus from 0.25 m, macro autofocus from 0.02 m; manual focus ring with automatic 2× magnification of the displayContrast-detection AF-S; AF-C only in Advanced Sports and movie modes. Nine-point Wide, centre, Flexible Spot S/M/L and Expand Flexible Spot, with Lock-on AF; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 250 cm telephoto
ShutterShutter-priority settings from 8 seconds to 1/1000 second in 19 stepsIntelligent Auto 4–1/2000 second; Program Auto 1–1/2000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000 second; shutter priority and manual 30–1/2000 second
Burst detail–Maximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Some modes prevent burst shooting, and flash reduces its speed
Stabilisation detail–Optical SteadyShot for photographs. Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic compensation, including rotation correction; Sony’s five-axis launch claim applies to movies and includes electronic correction
FlashBuilt-in pop-up flash with Auto, red-eye reduction, forced and disabled settings; recommended range 0.3–2.5 m. Dedicated connector supports optional Sony HVL-F1000 external flashBuilt-in manually raised pop-up flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync, rear-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–5.4 m wide or 2.5–3 m telephoto
Exposure controlsAutomatic exposure with ±2 EV compensation; aperture-priority settings from f/2.8 to f/8, shutter priority, twilight, twilight-plus, landscape and panfocus modes; spot metering and Auto, Indoor, Outdoor and One-push white balanceIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, aperture priority, shutter priority, manual, Memory Recall 1/2/3, scenes, panorama and automatic/scene movie modes. ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps; wide-angle F3.5–F8 in aperture priority or manual. Thirteen still-image Picture Effects
Video
Highest video resolution320 × 2401920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 with sound; 320 × 240 HQ or presentation modes up to 15 seconds per clip, or 160 × 112 video-mail mode up to one minute. Maker launch sheet does not publish native frame rateMaximum 1920 × 1080 progressive at 60p NTSC or 50p PAL. XAVC S up to 50 Mbps; AVCHD up to 28 Mbps and MP4 up to 28 Mbps. Japan also lists 1080p30/p24 XAVC S, interlaced AVCHD and 720p30 MP4; regional frame rates differ and PAL/NTSC can be switched. XAVC S requires a Class 10 or faster SDXC card. Approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 28M reaches its 4 GB limit in approximately 20 minutes. Optical zoom works during recording; 4K output is still photographs only
AudioMovie sound and voice annotations for still imagesBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; XAVC S LPCM two-channel, AVCHD Dolby Digital two-channel or MP4 AAC-LC two-channel audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2″3″
Screen dots123,000921,600
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailHybrid reflective/backlit TFT LCD; lens/body joint rotates up 90° or down 50°, allowing the screen and lens to face different directions. Tilting refers to this body joint, rather than a hinged LCD3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD with 921600 dots, manual five-step brightness; tilts upward approximately 180 degrees for self-portraits. No touchscreen or viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)–400 photographs
Body weight424 g209 g
Release detailSony Japan's 26 April 2000 announcement states 1 June 2000 first sale. The maker explicitly describes the DSC-F505V as successor to DSC-F505K; no international date is inferred from the Japanese launchReleased in 2015. Sony’s 7 May Hong Kong announcement scheduled mid-June launch after a pre-order period; the prospective date does not establish the actual first on-sale day or month
Recording mediaMemory Stick; supplied 8 MB cardSD, SDHC and SDXC with UHS-I support, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with adapters, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo and Memory Stick Micro with an adapter
PortsUSB via special connector; NTSC/PAL composite AV output with mono audio; dedicated external flash connectorMulti/micro-USB terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connections–Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC Forum Type 3 Tag for one-touch pairing; smartphone transfer/remote control, TV viewing and computer transfer with compatible software. PlayMemories Camera Apps support and Eye-Fi; no GPS
Battery life detailSupplied NP-FS11 InfoLithium battery; Sony claims up to 70 minutes or 1,300 photographs in continuous shooting conditions, not a modern CIPA still-image rating; remaining operating time shown in minutesSupplied NP-BX1; approximately 400 photographs or 200 minutes under CIPA conditions, approximately 75 minutes actual movie use or 110 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingSupplied AC-VF10 AC adapter/chargerIn-camera USB charging and external USB power with supplied AC adapter and battery fitted
DimensionsApproximately 107.2 × 62.2 × 135.9 mm (width × height × depth)101.6 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 424 g camera only; 475 g including NP-FS11 battery, Memory Stick, wrist strap and lens capApproximately 209 g body-only; approximately 236 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
Colours–Black, white or red; regional choices differ
In the boxJapanese kit includes 8 MB Memory Stick, USB cable, software CD-ROM, NP-FS11 battery, AV cable, AC-VF10 adapter, power cable, wrist strap and lens capNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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