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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H7 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-H7SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX500
Overview
Released20072015
Image and sensor
Camera typeBridgeCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution8.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image3264 × 24484896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.5-type colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 8.286 million total and 8.083 million effective photosites, rounded to 8.1 MP. Optical format does not establish physical sensor dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsExif 2.21 JPEG, DCF and DPOF; no RAW recording or selectable JPEG compression qualityJPEG 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 processorBIONZ image processor with Dynamic Range Optimizer and face detectionBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens31–465 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.7–4.5f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom15×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 15× optical zoom; physical 5.2–78 mm, 31–465 mm equivalent, f/2.7 wide to f/4.5 telephoto; 13 elements in 8 groups including 4 aspherical and 1 ED element.74 mm filters require supplied adapter; digital/Smart Zoom are cropsZEISS 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
AutofocusNine-point multi-area, centre and flexible spot AF, face detection and manual distance adjustment. Japanese exact table: normal minimum 50 cm wide/120 cm telephoto, macro approximately 1 cm wide/120 cm telephotoContrast-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
ShutterJapanese exact table: Auto 1/4–1/4000 second; Program 1–1/4000; shutter-priority and Manual 30–1/4000; aperture-priority 8–1/2000 second. Fastest settings depend on aperture and operating modeIntelligent 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 detailMaker UK specifies approximately 0.46-second intervals and up to 100 continuous frames; actual count and interval depend on image settings and recording media. No reciprocal conversion to a headline frame rateMaximum 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 detailOptical Super SteadyShot, Shooting or Continuous operation; no infrared NightShot or NightFraming under exact UK specificationsOptical 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, approximately 0.2–9.8 m wide or 1.2–6 m telephoto at ISO Auto; no accessory hotshoeBuilt-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 controlsAuto, Program Auto, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and Manual; nine scene selections, multi-pattern/centre-weighted/spot metering and ±2 EV in 1/3 EV stepsIntelligent 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 resolution640 × 480 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMPEG-1 monaural movies: VGA 640×480 at approximately 30 fps Fine requiring Memory Stick PRO Duo, 17 fps Standard or 320×240 at approximately 8 fps. Optical zoom can change during recording; maximum individual file 2GB. HD output is still-photo output, not HD recordingMaximum 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
AudioBuilt-in monaural microphone and speaker; monaural movie sound and analogue audio outputBuilt-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
ViewfinderElectronicNone
Screen size2.5″3″
Screen dots115,200921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 2.5-type TFT LCD, 115200 dots in exact English manual; UK and Japanese web tables round to 115000. Separate 0.2-type colour electronic finder approximately 200000 dots equivalent in manual, 201000 in Japanese web table3.0-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
BluetoothNo–
Battery life (maker's claim)300 photographs400 photographs
Body weight375 g209 g
Release detailAnnounced 27 February 2007 in the US; maker plannedApril shipping and Japanese announcement specified 27 April 2007 regional release. Contemporary May tests establish 2007 retail generation; first worldwide sale month remains unconfirmed, so year precision retainedReleased 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 mediaApproximately 31 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo and PRO Duo supported, with PRO Duo required for VGA Fine movie recordingSD, 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
PortsMulti connector carries Hi-Speed USB 2.0, analogue video and monaural audio. HD component still-image output requires an optional cable; no HDMI terminalMulti/micro-USB terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connectionsUK maker specification explicitly lists no Bluetooth; optional external GPS workflow is not built-in GPSWi-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 detailNP-BG 1 lithium-ion battery, 3.6 V, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh. Approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes using LCD or 320 photographs/160 minutes using finder under CIPA still-test conditions. Separate continuous movie claims 160 LCD/170 finder minutes use 320-size movies, not VGA FineSupplied 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
ChargingExternal BC-CSG/BC-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, regional version varies; approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes practical charge from depleted battery at 25°C. Optional AC-LS 5K adapter supportedIn-camera USB charging and external USB power with supplied AC adapter and battery fitted
DimensionsApproximately 109.5 ×83.4 ×85.7 mm width × height × depth excluding protrusions101.6 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 375 g body only. Manual 514 g includes NP-BG 1 battery, shoulder strap, adapter ring, lens hood, lens cap and other accessories; Japanese exact table also includes Memory Stick DuoApproximately 209 g body-only; approximately 236 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
Colours–Black, white or red; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BG 1 battery, external charger, multi-connector cable, shoulder strap, lens hood, adapter ring, lens cap and RMT-DSC 1 remote; regional power fittings varyNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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