Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Digital Point & Shoot Camera, Black
SKU: ISODSCW500
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About Sony DSC-WX500
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Sony WX 500
Had my Sony WX- 500 about 2 weeks , so far very impressed, small compact easy to carry on a walk or outing, great for taking quick instant shots of the dog or kids there and then. Would highly recommend, simply to use for the casual photographer
Perfect pocket super-zoom
I purchased this camera prior to a holiday in Italy. I was fed up of carrying a large camera strapped round my neck and was looking for a versatile quality camera that I could pop in my pocket. I bought the camera in the departure lounge at Gatwick airport. So far it has exceeded my expectations, a great little camera.
30x Zoom Lens with ZEISS Quality Built In
The result of over a century and a half of ZEISS expertise in high-precision optics is perfectly clear: this 24-720mm lens renders portrait, close-up and landscape images in natural glory from every perspective, with vivid sharpness and contrast intact. ZEISS T multi-layer anti-reflective coating effectively eliminates surface ghosting and flare.
Exmor R CMOS Sensor For Extra Sensitivity
The more light is allowed to strike a sensor, the more brilliant a resulting image will look. So the Exmor R CMOS sensor with 18.2 effective megapixels employs back-illuminated design to let four times more light in than a more conventional sensor, is twice as sensitive to light and even features Sony Column A/D Conversion technology to reduce image noise.
BIONZ X for more Detail And Less Noise
To transform data from the Exmor R CMOS sensor into high-resolution images, the BIONZ X image processor integrates detail reproduction, diffraction-reducing and area-specific noise reduction technologies. This combination makes it possible to reproduce realistic images of truer colours and textures with exceptional precision in real time.
180-degree Tiltable LCD Monitor For Easy Framing
The high-resolution LCD monitor on the camera back can be tilted up to 180 degrees. So when you're in front of the camera, you can easily view the LCD monitor to check the framing before you shoot a selfie, for example. This flexibility also lets you comfortably maintain stress-free posture while monitoring a scene that you want to shoot at a low position.
Fast Wi-Fi/NFC Connection Simplifies Sharing
You can use built-in NFC (Near Field Communication) to make a quick connection via Wi-Fi with Android mobile devices. Then, you can share favorite photos and movies within moments by sending them directly from the camera to the smartphones and tablets of friends and family members. Downloading PlayMemories Mobile onto your mobile device enables you to control the camera remotely.
Beauty Effect Improves Appearance
Retouch the appearance of people in photos quickly and intuitively. With the five modes of Beauty Effect, you can smooth skin, tone skin, dull overly glistening skin, widen eyes and brighten teeth - all in camera, with no need for a PC. Your subjects will love how they can look almost magically enhanced in your portraits.
More Flexible Movie Formats
The new XAVC S format captures movies detailing extra-smooth action and high-quality sound with great fidelity to the original sources. Whether you're shooting in XAVC S or high-definition AVCHD format, you can also simultaneously record another version of the same scene in a compressed, web-friendly MP4 format for convenient sharing.
Keep Running Strong
Don't worry about depleting your camera battery while you're on the road. The fully charged lithium-ion battery of the Wx500 provides enough power to shoot approx. 400 stills or record approx. 75 minutes of movie footage, so you won't miss out on a great photo opportunity.
P/A/S/M Exposure Modes And Photo Creativity
Express your vision of still images with Programmed AE (P)/Aperture priority (A)/Shutter-speed priority (S)/Manual (M) exposure modes. Use these to manually control exposure, to adjust background blur, for example. Photo Creativity also lets you make adjustments intuitively to change brightness, color, vividness and other image characteristics.
Match Color To Suit Your Style
The Wx500 is available in black, white or red. Also, a soft Sony camera case/lens jacket/shoulder strap set is a practical, stylish optional accessory in your choice of three colours to suit your mood or camera.
Intelligent Active Mode Keeps Blur Away
Have no fear of handheld movie shooting. Intelligent Active Mode, featuring Sony's advanced frame-analysis technology and 5-axis image stabilization, compensates for camera shake. This mode reduces the blurriness that tends to occur in images when shooting handheld or shooting while chasing a subject in action.
Customizable Settings For Personal Command
Assign frequently used functions (Focus mode, White Balance, Picture Effect, etc.) to customizable buttons and keys for easier, quicker access to such functions while shooting. For example, you can assign 12 functions to the Function button, then press it, choose a function and adjust function parameters via the control ring or rear control wheel.
Extra-speedy & Precise Fast Intelligent AF
An improved spatial object detection algorithm realizes a more optimal and accurate lens drive to make AF even faster, for capturing more fleeting moments with ease.
PlayMemories Camera Apps Add Personality
Enhance your creative expression with PlayMemories Camera Apps, offering a growing range of enjoyable applications that are easy to download. Not only do these apps give you greater functionality - they are the ultimate means of personalizing your camera to fulfill your photographic aims.
Sony DSC-WX500 Features
- 30x optical zoom ZEISS lens plus 60x Clear Image Digital Zoom: Get super close and clear with the premium ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens from wide angle (24mm equivalent) to 30x optical zoom plus 60x Clear Image digital zoom. The ZEISS T* coating reduces undesirable reflection, such as ghosting and flare, on the lens surface
- Superb 18.2MP image quality: The DSC- WX500 features an 18.2 megapixel backside illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor with a BIONZ X image processor. This brings out the full resolvingpower of the camera's professional ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens to deliver high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity
- High-quality movies w/ XAVC S, AVCHD and MP4 codes: Capture high quality HD movies in the XAVC S format. With 50Mbps Full HD (1920x1080) 60p high quality video recording, XAVC S enables beautiful video recording with minimal compression noise even in scenes with a lot of movement
- Simple connectivity to smartphones via Wi-Fi and NFC: Wi-Fi connectivity allows you to control your camera with your compatible Smartphone or Tablet. Frame your image on your device's LCD and control the camera's shutter. You can even transfer the images taken directly to your mobile device for quick editing and uploading has never been easier
- 5-axis image stabilization greatly reduces blur: Get remarkably sharp images with Sony's Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for both stills and video. Additionally, intelligent Active Mode combines 5-axis image stabilization with Sony's advanced frame-analysis technology to greatly reduce blur caused by camera shake when shooting movies
- Selfie-ready multi-angle 3" Xtra Fine LCD display: Selfies have never been easier with a beautiful 3" (921k dots) Xtra Fine LCD Display that rotates up approx. 180½. Easily frame for selfies or to shoot objects like pets at eye-level without having to get down on the ground
- Keep your subject in focus with Lock-On AF: Lock-On AF (Auto Focus) gives you the ability to select a focus point with subject recognition, then allows the camera to track and keep your subject in sharp focus even when in motion.
- P/A/S/M modes, customizable settings & Memory Recall mode: For creative flexibility, you can enter Program Auto (P), Aperture Priority (A),Shutter Speed Priority (S) or Manual Exposure (M) mode for manual shooting. MR (Memory Recall) mode is available for quick manual adjustment and a control ring that can be assignedwith various functions
- Enhance features w/ downloadable camera apps4: Get creative with PlayMemories Camera Apps by applying exciting artistic effects or retouching images with professional results, and then easily upload your photos to Facebook or Instagram. Enjoy added functionality with apps that include Time Lapse, Smart Remote Control and Direct Upload
- Capture the decisive moment with up to 10fps: Never miss that decisive moment; like a bat hitting a baseball or a fleeting smile. Capture full 18.2 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 frames per second, with an ultra-fast shutter lag of Approx. 0.008 sec.