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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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Overview
Released20142015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5152 × 38644896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range100–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD, approximately 20.1 million effective and 20.4 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 5152 × 3864 in 4:3 or 5152 × 2896 in 16:9; smaller 10M, 5M, VGA and 16:9 2M options. 360-degree Sweep Panorama 11520 × 1080, plus standard and wide panoramasJPEG 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 detailStill images ISO 100–3200; movie Auto approximately ISO 100–800Single-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 lens26–130 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.2–6.4f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom5×30×
StabilisationElectronic onlyOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst0.52 fps–
Lens detailSony five-times zoom lens, actual 4.6–23 mm; equivalent 26–130 mm for 4:3 photographs, 31.5–157.3 mm for 16:9 movies or 26–130 mm for 4:3 moviesZEISS 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
AutofocusMultipoint, centre, tracking and face-tracking AF; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 60 cm telephoto, with AF illuminatorContrast-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
ShutterIntelligent Auto approximately 2–1/1500 second; Program Auto 1–1/1500 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 detailApproximately 0.52 fps at the maximum image size for up to 100 photographsMaximum 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 detailElectronic SteadyShot without gyro; no optical lens or sensor-shift stabilisation. Anti-blur mode requires processing time and does not work with flash according to the exact user guideOptical 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, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.4–3.5 m wide or 0.6–1.76 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 Auto, Easy, scenes, Party, SteadyShot, Picture Effects and Sweep Panorama; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps and automatic/preset 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 resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVI Motion JPEG, 1280 × 720, VGA 640 × 480 or QVGA 320 × 240 at approximately 30 fps; maximum-resolution movie field follows Sony UK NTSC specificationsMaximum 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 mono microphone and mono 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
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.7″3″
Screen dots230,400921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 2.7-type TFT LCD, 230400 dots, five brightness settings; no optical or electronic 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)200 photographs400 photographs
Body weight109 g209 g
Release detailReleased in 2014. Sony Asia Pacific announced the model on 12 February and scheduled April availability; this prospective date does not establish the actual first on-sale 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 29 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed, PRO-HG Duo, XC-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC, plus compatible Memory Stick Micro and microSD-family cardsSD, 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 USB/AV connector, USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, composite video and audio output; no HDMIMulti/micro-USB terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-FiWi-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-BN, typical 2.3 Wh/630 mAh and minimum 2.2 Wh/600 mAh; approximately 200 photographs or 100 minutes under CIPA conditions. Manual lists approximately 30 minutes actual movie shooting or 100 minutes continuous movie shootingSupplied 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
ChargingIn-camera USB charging using supplied AC-UB10C or a computer; approximately 115 minutes for full charge with the supplied adapterIn-camera USB charging and external USB power with supplied AC adapter and battery fitted
Dimensions96.8 × 55.5 × 20.8 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant101.6 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 109 g body-only; approximately 125 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick PRO DuoApproximately 209 g body-only; approximately 236 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
MaterialsPlastic body and tripod socket, with metallic-effect front according to ePHOTOzine–
ColoursBlack or silverBlack, white or red; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BN, AC-UB10C, dedicated USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; mains lead where supplied, excluding USA, Canada and China in the manualNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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