Sony Alpha 7 II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      BrandSonySony
      ModelAlpha 7 IICyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 III
      MSRP$1699 body only $1999 with 28-70mm F3.5-5.6$330
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeMirrorlessStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeFull Frame1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels24.7 Megapixel21 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.3 Megapixel18.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,60080 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      ProcessorBIONZ XBionz X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004896 x 3672
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 20004896 x 3264, 4896 x 2752, 3664 x 3664, 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2736 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacexvYCC (x.v.Color when connected via HDMI cable) compatible with TRILUMINOS Color
      Timelapse RecordingWith downloadable app
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Color Temperature Filter, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Focusing SystemFast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection)
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-1 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points117
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Lens MountSony E
      Crop Factor1x
      Focal Length4.3 - 129 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.5 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance5 cm
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation4.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyXtra Fine LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint27 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 5 fps at 24 MP for up to 50 FramesUp to 10 fps
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      flash on
      slow sync
      flash off
      rear sync
      Flash Range5.40 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemP-TTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button. (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      DxO Low Light ISO2449
      DxO Color Depth24.9
      DxO Dynamic Range13.6
      DxO Overall Score90
      Video Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Internal Recording ModesXAVC S
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [50 Mbps]
      AVCHD
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/59.94 fps [17 to 28 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      MP4
      1440 x 1080p @ 29.97 fps [12 Mbps]
      640 x 480 @ 29.97 fps [3 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC SAVCHD, XAVC S
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesHDMI
      1920 x 1080p
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Power Input, Remote Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control wired
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36")102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
      Weight (inc. batteries)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.1 x 5.5"6.1 x 4.7 x 2.85"
      Package Weight2.365 lb0.96 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Battery PackNP-FW50NP-BX1
      Battery Life350 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo
      Other Sony Alpha 7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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