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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W300 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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Overview
Released20082015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/1.7-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution13.6 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4224 × 31684896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/1.7-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 13.6 million effective and 13.9 million total photosites; optical format is not physical 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, maximum 4224 × 3168 pixels; 4224 × 2816 in 3:2 or 4224 × 2376/1920 × 1080 in 16:9JPEG 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 detailAuto or ISO80–3200 at full resolution; EX High Sensitivity extends to ISO6400 at reduced 3-megapixel resolutionSingle-exposure settings ISO 80–3200, Auto ISO 80–3200. Multi Frame NR extends to ISO 6400/12800 through processed overlaid burst exposures
Image processorBIONZ with standard and Plus D-range optimisation; Clear RAW NR and adjustable noise-reduction levels; photographs recorded as JPEG rather than RAWBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens35–105 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.8–5.5f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom3×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst1.9 fps–
Lens detailCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, actual 7.6–22.8 mm, equivalent to 35–105 mm; six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements. Optional conversion lenses or 37 mm filters require VAD-WF adapterZEISS 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-area Multipoint, centre or spot AF with illuminator; semi-manual presets 0.5/1/3/7 m or infinity. Auto/macro focus approximately 5 cm wide or 34 cm telephoto. Face detection for up to eight people with child/adult priority and Smile ShutterContrast-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
ShutterAuto approximately 1/4–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 secondIntelligent 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 detailFull-resolution continuous shooting approximately 1.9 fps (Les Numériques exact-model test; maker archive gives up to 100 frames at all sizes). Maker EX High-Speed mode reaches 5 fps only at reduced 3-megapixel resolution; flash slows shootingMaximum 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 with Shooting or Continuous modesOptical 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, slow-sync and red-eye reduction; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–5.5 m wide or 0.4–2.8 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 controlsAuto, Easy, Program, Manual and scene selections; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps and exposure bracketing. One-push custom white balance; iSCN recognises five scene types, Advanced mode can take a second photograph using optimised settingsIntelligent 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 Movie VX Fine 640 × 480 at approximately 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO Duo; Standard approximately 17 fps or Presentation 320 × 240 approximately 8 fps. Manual limits continuous movies to approximately ten minutes; no HD movie recording or playbackMaximum 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
AudioMPEG1 mono movie sound; built-in mono microphone and speakerBuilt-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 size2.7″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD, 230400 dots; optical zoom 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)300 photographs400 photographs
Body weight156 g209 g
Release detailReleased in 2008. Sony Hong Kong scheduled availability for the end of April 2008, Sony US scheduled May shipping and Sony Japan specified 16 May. These launch announcements do not confirm the actual first retail monthReleased 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 15 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo or PRO-HG Duo. No SD card 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
PortsMulti-use connector for USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mono AV output; HD component still-photo output requires optional cable or HD Cyber-shot Station cradle, rather than an HDMI socketMulti/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, 3.4 Wh/960 mAh; optional NP-FG1 supported. Manual CIPA claim approximately 300 photographs/150 minutes with LCD on or 340/170 minutes off at 25°C, Normal recording, Single AF, Shooting stabilisation, alternating zoom ends, one shot every 30 seconds, flash every second shot and power cycle every tenSupplied 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-CSGB/BC-CSGC charger, approximately 330 minutes full charge or 270 minutes normal charge at 25°C; optional AC-LS5K adapterIn-camera USB charging and external USB power with supplied AC adapter and battery fitted
Dimensions94.3 × 59 × 26.8 mm (width × height × depth), excluding protrusions101.6 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detail156 g body-only in Sony Japan specifications; approximately 187 g including NP-BG1, Memory Stick Duo and supplied accessoriesApproximately 209 g body-only; approximately 236 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
MaterialsStainless-steel body with titanium coating–
ColoursTitanium greyBlack, white or red; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BG1, external battery charger, multi-use USB/AV cable, wrist strap, software/handbook CD-ROM and instructions; memory card not suppliedNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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