Cyber-shot DSC-WX500by Sony

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A solid product. Despite some flaws, it's still a good value.
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PROS

  • Despite offering an impressive 30x built-in lens, the WX500 remains light and compact.
  • The WX500 has an extensive set of fun filters and a wide selection of scene and automatic modes that make it a particularly versatile point-and-shoot camera.
  • The WX500 is well equipped for burst photography, shooting at a speedy 10 fps.

CONS

  • The WX500 struggles with producing noise-free images, although at low ISOs this isn't much of a problem.
  • The WX500 isn't capable of shooting in the RAW format.
  • Although intended for users on the go, the WX500 is not weather resistant and doesn't include a pop-up viewfinder.
Sony's Cyber-shot WX500 is one of the smallest cameras on the market, making it a compelling choice for people who want a dedicated camera that improves on their smartphone's capabilities. Perhaps its biggest selling point is the 30x optical zoom lens with a focal range equivalent to 24-720 mm--impressive considering the WX500’s size. The 1/2.3 BSI CMOS sensor captures images up to 18 megapixels ensuring high-quality shots, and image stabilization and a 180-degree rotatable screen are onboard. The WX500 suffers from a couple of glaring omissions: a lack of RAW support and the absence of a viewfinder.
Name Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Coolpix S9900 PowerShot SX410 IS FinePix S9900W PowerShot SX610 HS
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Small and portable, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 takes great pictures for a compact camera, and a wide range of mobile apps lets you add fu…

Small and portable, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 takes great pictures for a compact camera, and a wide range of mobile apps lets you add functionality and fun effects to your photos.

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Even at its present retail price of around £271/$328, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a versatile…

Even at its present retail price of around £271/$328, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a versatile, travel-orientated compact camera with class-leading performance, providing you favour outright portability over ergonomics.

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The Sony Cyber-shot WX500 (and HX90), is the smallest digital camera available with a 30x optical zoom lens. The camera gives bright colourf…

The Sony Cyber-shot WX500 (and HX90), is the smallest digital camera available with a 30x optical zoom lens. The camera gives bright colourful images and is easy to use, as well as being quick, with a fast continuous shooting mode.

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Unfortunately, Sony WX500 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Canon PowerShot G9 X or P…

Unfortunately, Sony WX500 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a Compact camera with a RAW support, consider Canon PowerShot G9 X or Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 (Lumix DMC-TZ80) in the same price range.

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Enthusiasts looking for a far-reaching zoom compact that can fit in a pocket have an interesting option in the Sony HX90V, but what if you'r…

Enthusiasts looking for a far-reaching zoom compact that can fit in a pocket have an interesting option in the Sony HX90V, but what if you're more of a casual photographer who doesn't need every possible bell and whistle? That's where the Sony WX500 comes in.

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If the HX90 didn't exist the WX500 would seem very attractive. It has an excellent specification and should deliver the same image quality a…

If the HX90 didn't exist the WX500 would seem very attractive. It has an excellent specification and should deliver the same image quality as the HX90, but the lack of a viewfinder could be an issue in sunny conditions.

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You might choose to take these point-and-shoots out in addition to your high-end cameraphone.

You might choose to take these point-and-shoots out in addition to your high-end cameraphone.

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