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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX9

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Overview
Released20152011
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeExmor R CMOSExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution18.2 MP16.2 MP
Largest image4896 × 36724608 × 3456
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–3200100–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 16.8 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG 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 × 1080JPEG photographs, maximum 4608 × 3456 in 4:3 or 4608 × 2592 in 16:9; MPF 3D photographs, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama and Sweep Multi Angle. Normal panoramas reach 7152 × 1080 or 4912 × 1920; this model does not offer the WX7 high-resolution panorama mode
ISO detailSingle-exposure settings ISO 80–3200, Auto ISO 80–3200. Multi Frame NR extends to ISO 6400/12800 through processed overlaid burst exposures–
Image processorBIONZ XBIONZ
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens24–720 mm equivalent25–125 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.5–6.4f/2.6–6.3
Optical zoom30×5×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Lens detailZEISS 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 mmCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar five-times optical zoom, six elements in five groups including three aspherical elements; actual 4.5–22.5 mm. Equivalent 25–125 mm for 4:3 photographs, 28–140 mm for 16:9, 29–145 mm for 16:9 movies or 35–175 mm for 4:3 movies. Optical zoom operates during movies
AutofocusContrast-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 telephotoNine-point multipoint, centre-weighted or spot AF with illuminator and tracking focus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 100 cm telephoto. No manual focus
ShutterIntelligent Auto 4–1/2000 second; Program Auto 1–1/2000 second; aperture priority 8–1/2000 second; shutter priority and manual 30–1/2000 secondAuto 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailMaximum 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 speedApproximately 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 bursts
Stabilisation detailOptical 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 correctionOptical SteadyShot
FlashBuilt-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 telephotoBuilt-in front flash, Auto, forced, slow-sync or off; ISO Auto range approximately 0.05–5.3 m wide or 1–2.2 m telephoto
Exposure controlsIntelligent 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 EffectsIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Background Defocus, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, 3D stills, 3D Sweep Panorama, Sweep Multi Angle and movies; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Wide-angle F2.6/F8 two-step ND-filter settings; no aperture/shutter priority or manual exposure
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 60 fps1920 × 1080 at 30 fps
Video detailMaximum 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 onlyAVCHD MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, 1920 × 1080 up to 24 Mbps or 1440 × 1080 at 9 Mbps. NTSC 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. Approximately 29-minute clip limit
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; XAVC S LPCM two-channel, AVCHD Dolby Digital two-channel or MP4 AAC-LC two-channel audioBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker; wind-noise reduction
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots921,600921,600
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenYesNo
Display detail3.0-type Xtra Fine TFT LCD with 921600 dots, manual five-step brightness; tilts upward approximately 180 degrees for self-portraits. No touchscreen or viewfinderFixed 3-type Xtra Fine LCD TFT with 921600 dots, brightness adjustment and automatic bright monitoring; no touchscreen or viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-FiYes–
Battery life (maker's claim)400 photographs210 photographs
Body weight209 g123 g
Release detailReleased 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 monthReleased in 2011. Sony’s US launch announcement scheduled March availability; that prospective statement does not establish the actual first worldwide on-sale day or month
Recording mediaSD, 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 adapterApproximately 19 MB internal memory; Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo and PRO-HG Duo, SD, SDHC and SDXC. Movies require recommended Class 4 or faster SD cards or Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark2/PRO-HG Duo
PortsMulti/micro-USB terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI outputProprietary Type 3b multi terminal for composite AV output, USB and DC input; USB 2.0 Hi-Speed and mini-HDMI for 2D/3D viewing
Wireless connectionsWi-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 GPSTransferJet send/receive with a compatible TransferJet Memory Stick and receiving equipment
Battery life detailSupplied 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 limitsSupplied NP-BN1; approximately 210 photographs or 105 minutes of still shooting under CIPA conditions. Approximately 50 minutes total movie recording under Sony’s test conditions, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingIn-camera USB charging and external USB power with supplied AC adapter and battery fittedIn-camera USB charging with supplied AC-UB10/UB10B or a computer; external USB power supports playback, not shooting
Dimensions101.6 × 58.1 × 35.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant94.6 × 56.3 × 19.8 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant
Weight detailApproximately 209 g body-only; approximately 236 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 123 g body-only; approximately 139 g including NP-BN1 and Memory Stick Duo
ColoursBlack, white or red; regional choices differBlack; available colours differ by market
In the boxNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differNP-BN1, AC adapter, proprietary USB cable, wrist strap and software CD; regional contents differ

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