Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Point & Shoot Camera
The Sony DSC-WX500 is a 18MP 1/2.3 inch compact camera — with 1080p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Sony DSC-WX500
Key Features — Sony DSC-WX500
18MP 1/2.3-Inch Sensor: Captures stills at up to 4896x3672 pixels, delivering detailed images from a genuinely pocketable body.
BIONZ X Image Processor: Sony's BIONZ X engine handles noise reduction and image rendering across the full ISO 80–12800 range.
Optical Image Stabilization: OIS compensates for camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful in lower light or at longer focal lengths.
10fps Burst Mode: Shoots up to 10 frames per second, making it capable of tracking moving subjects for a camera in this class.
3-Inch Tilting LCD: The 921,000-dot tilting screen makes it easy to compose shots from high or low angles without contorting your position.
Built-In Wi-Fi: Wireless connectivity allows image transfer to a smartphone or tablet without needing a cable or card reader.
Camera Specifications — Sony DSC-WX500
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/2.3 inch |
| Resolution | 18MP |
| Processor | BIONZ X |
| ISO Range | 80 – 12800 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4896x3672 |
| Burst Rate | 10 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 1080p |
| Max Frame Rate | 60fps |
| Video Color Profiles | Standard, Vivid |
Description — Sony DSC-WX500
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is a compact point-and-shoot camera centered on an 18MP, 1/2.3-inch sensor processed by Sony's BIONZ X engine. It captures stills at up to 4896x3672 pixels with an ISO range spanning 80 to 12800, and a burst mode capable of 10fps makes it more capable than many cameras in its class when action is involved. The 3-inch tilting LCD with 921,000 dots of resolution is well-suited to selfies or overhead shots.
Video recording tops out at 1080p at up to 60fps, with Standard and Vivid color profiles available. Optical image stabilization (OIS) is on board alongside digital IS. Storage uses SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, and built-in Wi-Fi allows wireless transfers via USB as well. The plastic body measures 102 x 58 x 36 mm and weighs 236g, and a built-in flash is included.
Note that the camera has no weather sealing and no viewfinder.
Pros — Sony DSC-WX500
- ✓Fast 10fps burst mode for a point-and-shoot, useful for capturing moving subjects
- ✓3-inch tilting LCD with 921,000-dot resolution enables flexible shooting angles
- ✓Optical image stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shake
Cons — Sony DSC-WX500
- ✗No Bluetooth connectivity, limiting some wireless pairing options
- ✗Plastic body construction with no weather sealing, making it vulnerable to moisture and dust
- ✗No viewfinder of any type — shooting is limited to the rear LCD
Videos — Sony DSC-WX500
Sony DSC-WX500 Review | John Sison — John Sison