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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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Overview
ReleasedMarch 20102015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor formatOther1/2.3-type
Sensor typeBack-illuminated Exmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution10.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image3648 × 27364896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range125–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.4-type progressive-scan, back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; 10.6 million total and 10.2 million effective photosites. Optical format is distinct from 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 formatsJPEG still photographs; no RAW recording. Intelligent Sweep Panorama combines multiple frames, with face and moving-subject detectionJPEG 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; 12-bit DXP processingBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–250 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–5.5f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom10×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst10 fps–
Lens detailSony G lens; actual 4.25–42.5 mm; 10 elements in 7 groups including 4 aspherical elements; no filter thread or conversion-lens supportZEISS 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 AF, centre AF and spot AF with AF illuminator; no manual focus. Focus distance from lens front approximately 5 cm to infinity at wide angle and 100 cm to infinity at 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
ShutterMechanical shutter; Auto 2–1/1600 second, Program 1–1/1600 and Manual 30–1/1600Intelligent 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 detailUp to 10 full-resolution images at 10 fps; 5 fps and 2 fps options. Focus, white balance and exposure are fixed from the first image; flash disabled; a self-timer burst is limited to five imagesMaximum 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 SteadyShot; Standard and Active modes for movie recordingOptical 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 flash with Auto, forced, off and slow-sync modes; ISO Auto range approximately 0.25–3.8 m wide and 1–2.6 m telephotoBuilt-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 controlsIntelligent Auto, Program and Manual plus scene modes; no aperture or shutter priority. Manual selects f/3.5 or f/8 at wide angle and f/5.5 or f/13 at telephoto using an ND filter rather than a continuously adjustable iris. Multi-pattern, centre-weighted and spot metering; ±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 resolution1920 × 10801920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 records 1920 × 1080 at 17 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps, with Dolby Digital audio. Region-dependent 60i or 50i means interlaced fields, not progressive frames. MP4 records 1440 × 1080, 1280 × 720 or VGA at 30 fps on 60i-compatible models or 25 fps on 50i-compatible models; continuous clips approximately 29 minutes; optical zoom available while filmingMaximum 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 stereo microphone and mono playback speaker; AAC audio in MP4Built-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 size3″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detailFixed Clear Photo TFT LCD with brightness adjustment; no viewfinder3.0-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)310 photographs400 photographs
Body weight170 g209 g
Release detailSony Japan's original 18 January 2010 announcement specifies sale on 5 March 2010. March precision is retained without treating that Japanese day as a confirmed international first dayReleased 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 45 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo plus SD, SDHC and SDXC according to Sony's archived specifications. Original English instruction manual lists SD and SDHC but omits SDXCSD, 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
PortsProprietary multi terminal for USB, AV, HDMI through supplied adapter and DC input; Hi-Speed USB 2.0; HDMI cable separateMulti/micro-USB terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connectionsGPS and digital compass record location and shooting direction. TransferJet requires an optional compatible Memory Stick; this is distinct from Wi-Fi or BluetoothWi-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-BG1 lithium-ion battery; maker CIPA claim approximately 310 photographs or 155 minutes, and approximately 75 minutes continuous movie recording. GPS triangulation conditions affect the still-photograph claimSupplied 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 BC-CSG-series external chargerIn-camera USB charging and external USB power with supplied AC adapter and battery fitted
DimensionsApproximately 102.9 × 57.7 × 28.9 mm (width × height × depth)101.6 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 170 g camera only, or 200 g including NP-BG1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 209 g body-only; approximately 236 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack and gold in Sony Japan's original announcementBlack, white or red; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG-series charger, dedicated USB/AV cable, HDMI adapter, wrist strap, software CD and instructions; mains lead varies by regionNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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