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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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Overview
Released20102015
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeExmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution12.2 MP18.2 MP
Largest image4000 × 30004896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range125–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 12.8 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 photographs, maximum 4000 × 3000 in 4:3 or 4000 × 2248 in 16:9; 2D/3D panoramas up to 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920. Sweep Multi Angle stores fifteen views at 1920 × 1080JPEG 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 processorBIONZBIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–120 mm equivalent24–720 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/2.4–5.9f/3.5–6.4
Optical zoom5×30×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailSony G five-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including five aspherical elements; actual 4.25–21.25 mm. Equivalent 24–120 mm for 4:3 photographs, 26–130 mm for 16:9, 28–140 mm for 16:9 movies or 34–170 mm for 4:3 movies. Optical zoom operates during 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
AutofocusNine-point multipoint, centre-weighted or spot AF with illuminator and tracking focus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 90 cm telephoto. No manual focusContrast-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 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 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 10 fps at maximum resolution for up to ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Flash reduces speed and some modes do not permit burstsMaximum 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 SteadyShotOptical 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 front flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–5.1 m wide or 0.9–2.1 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, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Background Defocus, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F2.4/F7.1 two-step ND-filter settings; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposureIntelligent 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 × 1080 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1920 × 1080 at 17 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps. NTSC/Japan 60i means approximately 60 interlaced fields per second and 30 frame pairs; PAL 50i means 50 fields and 25 frame pairs. MP4 records 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps, 1280 × 720 at 6 Mbps or VGA at 3 Mbps, approximately 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute or 2 GB clip limit; recommended Class 4 SD/SDHC or Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2/PRO-HG DuoMaximum 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 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 size2.8″3″
Screen dots460,800921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 2.8-type Clear Photo LCD Plus TFT with 460800 dots, brightness adjustment and automatic bright monitoring; no touchscreen or 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)230 photographs400 photographs
Body weight130 g209 g
Release detailReleased in 2010. Sony’s July Japanese announcement scheduled 7 August and its August Hong Kong announcement scheduled beginning-of-September availability; those prospective dates do not establish the actual first worldwide on-sale day or 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 32 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and 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 Type 3 multi terminal for SD/HD component AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and Type C mini-HDMI output for 2D/3D viewingMulti/micro-USB terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connectionsTransferJet send/receive with compatible TransferJet Memory Stick and receiving equipment; this is proximity transfer rather than 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-BN1; approximately 230 photographs or 115 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 60 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limitsSupplied 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 external BC-CSN battery chargerIn-camera USB charging and external USB power with supplied AC adapter and battery fitted
Dimensions91.7 × 51.9 × 21.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant101.6 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 130 g body-only; approximately 146 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 209 g body-only; approximately 236 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack, silver, brown, violet or gold; regional choices differBlack, white or red; regional choices differ
In the boxNP-BN1, battery charger, proprietary USB/AV cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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