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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W30 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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SonyCyber-shot DSC-W30SonyCyber-shot DSC-WX500
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 20062015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format–1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution6 MP18.2 MP
Largest image2816 × 21124896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–100080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.5-type primary-colour interlaced Super HAD CCD; 6.2 million total and 6 million effective photosites in original Japanese maker sheet1/2.3-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 Fine or Standard; native 2816 × 2112, 2816 × 1872 in 3:2 mode or 1920 × 1080 in 16:9 mode; no RAW recordingJPEG 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 processorReal Imaging Processor with Clear RAW NR before JPEG compression; this processing does not provide RAW file recordingBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens38–114 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.2f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom3×30×
Stabilisation–Optical lens stabilisation
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 6.3–18.9 mm; optional VAD-WB adaptor supports conversion lenses and 30 mm filtersZEISS 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
AutofocusMulti-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal from 0.5 m, macro from 0.02 m wide or 0.3 m 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
ShutterAutomatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second in original maker tableIntelligent 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 detailOriginal Japanese launch sheet specifies up to three native 6 MP Fine JPEG frames or 98 VGA Standard frames; current UK support instead lists seven shots with approximately 0.8-second intervals without quality qualification; no headline frame rate inferredMaximum 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
FlashAutomatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; current UK maker lists reach 0.2–7.3 m wide or 0.3–4.0 m telephoto without ISO qualification; no hot shoeBuilt-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 or program exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including High Sensitivity; no manual aperture or shutter control; original Japanese maker limits ordinary auto to ISO 320, while high-sensitivity mode reaches ISO 1000Intelligent 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 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo (Reviewed); original maker table gives approximately 17 fps Standard VGA and approximately 8 fps video-mail at 160 × 112; optical zoom cannot change during recording (Reviewed)Maximum 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
Audio–Built-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
ViewfinderOpticalNone
Screen size2″3″
Screen dots85,000921,600
Touchscreen–No
Tilting screen–Yes
Display detail2-inch TFT LCD with 85,000 dots and optical real-image finder; display can show a histogram or be switched off3.0-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)400 photographs400 photographs
Body weight123 g209 g
Release detailOriginal US maker release dated 13 February 2006 says the W30 is available that month, giving the earliest sourced retail month; Japanese first sale follows on 10 March 2006Released 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 media32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo slotSD, 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 2.0 Hi-Speed, mono composite AV output and DC input; separate USB and AV cables in original maker accessories list; PictBridge direct printingMulti/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-BG1 lithium-ion battery; original Japanese maker CIPA claim 400 photographs, also supported by original US launch release; current UK support instead lists 160 shots or 80 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 BC-CSG external battery chargerIn-camera USB charging and external USB power with supplied AC adapter and battery fitted
Dimensions89.8 × 59 × 22.9 mm (width × height × depth); original maker gives 20.4 mm at the thinnest section101.6 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailOriginal Japanese maker approximately 123 g camera only or 153 g shooting weight; current UK support instead lists 133 g body and 181 g with accessoriesApproximately 209 g body-only; approximately 236 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
MaterialsAluminium front panel in original Japanese maker launch description–
ColoursSilver, blue or white in original Japanese maker launch list; colour editions share this entryBlack, white or red; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BG1 battery, BC-CSG charger, USB cable, AV cable, wrist strap and softwareNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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