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Comparison of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V ×
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
BrandSonySony
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.sony.com/
Model numberHX50VWX500
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20132015
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)108102
Width (mm)3836
Height (mm)6458
Weight (g)272236
Waterproof--
SuccessorSony HX90V-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor RSony Exmor R
Effective megapixels (MP)20.418.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.191.26
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 10480 x 4096(42.9 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 5184 x 2920(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1728(4.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4896 x 2752(13.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 3672(18.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)1010
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) with Dolby Digital (AC3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC audioXAVC S, AVCHD 2.0 or MP4; with stereo audio
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensSony G Lens; 11 elements in 10 groups, including 5 aspheric elements; 5-blade apertureZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 720.0024.00 - 720.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)3.00 - 129.001.00 - 123.00
Zoom ratio (x)3030
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.290.12 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Multi Point AF/Center Weighted AF/Spot AF/Flexible Spot AF/Manual /Face Tracking FocusContrast Detection AF: Wide, Center, Flexible Spot (S/M/L), Expanded Flexible Spot, Continuous AF (Advanced sports & Movie Only)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus+-
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen-+
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen-+
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)8080
Iso settingsAuto, 80, 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000*4, 5000*4, 6400*4, 8000*4Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800*
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent1
  • fluorescent2
  • fluorescent3
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • white balance shift
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent cool white
  • fluorescent day white
  • fluorescent daylight
  • incandescent
  • one push
  • shade
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/2000 - 30
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti pattern, Center- weighted, SpotMulti-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene modes: Handheld Twilight, Gourmet, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Pet mode, Anti-motion blur/Backlight Correction HDRScene Modes: Portrait, Advanced Sports Shooting, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene, Handheld Twilight, Night Portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • advanced flash
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear slow synchro
  • red-eye correction: auto/on/off
  • slow synchro
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow sync.
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: Approx. 0.25m to 5.6m (0.82 ft. to 18.37 ft.) (W) / Approx. 2.0m to 3.0m (6.56 ft.. to 9.84 ft.) (T)ISO Auto: 0.3 to 5.4m (W) / 2.5 to 3.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot shoe-
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-UHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps+-
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant--
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • multi terminal (usb/av/remote)
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)1010
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1010
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)400390
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BX1Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable battery types
  • 3.6-volt 1240mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported-+
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSteadyShot Optical Image Stabilization, Full HD 1080p60 Movies, Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, Multi Interface HotshoeAvailable in black or white.



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