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

General	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Brand	Sony	Sony
Model	Alpha 7S	Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Predecessor Model		Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Successor Model	Sony Alpha 7S II
MSRP	$2499	$330
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Point & Shoot
Body Type	Mirrorless	Standard Compact
Video Capture

Sensor	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Sensor Size	Full Frame	1/2.3-inch
Sensor Dimensions	35.8 x 23.9 mm	6.17 x 4.55 mm
Total Pixels	12.4 Megapixel	21 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	12.2 Megapixel	18.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 409,600	80 - 12,800

Photo	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Processor	BIONZ X	Bionz X
Max Image Resolution	4240 x 2832	4896 x 3672
Other Resolutions	4240 x 2384, 2768 x 1848, 2768 x 1560, 2128 x 1416, 2128 x 1200, 1376 x 920, 1376 x 776	4896 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 Ratios	3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	JPEG
JPEG Quality Levels	Extra fine, fine, standard	Fine, standard
Bit Depth	14-Bit
Timelapse Recording	With downloadable app
WB Bracketing

Focus	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Focusing System	Contrast-detection AF
Autofocus Modes	Multi-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 Servo	Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-4 to +20 EV
Number of Focus Points	25
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 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Lens Mount	Sony E
Crop Factor	1x
Focal Length		4.3 - 129 mm
35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range		24 - 720 mm
Optical Zoom		30x
Maximum Aperture		f/3.5 - 6.4
Min Normal Focus Distance		5 cm
Min Macro Focus Distance		5 cm
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Screen Type	Tilting	Tilting
Screen Technology	TFT-LCD	TFT-LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,230k dot	921k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Viewfinder	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.71x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.71x
Viewfinder Resolution	2,359k dot
Viewfinder Eyepoint	27 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-4 to +3

Shutter	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Shutter Type	Electronically controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/8000 sec	1/2000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	5.0 fps	10.0 fps
Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer	Up to 5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames Up to 2.5 fps at 12.2 MP for up to 200 Frames	Up to 10 fps

Flash	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes		Auto flash on slow sync flash off rear sync
Flash Range		5.40 m at Auto ISO
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250 sec
Flash Compensation	-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
External Flash Connectivity
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe, Proprietary

Exposure	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot	Multi Center-weighted Spot
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	+3 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 Lock	Auto Exposure Lock (AEL) button, Locked when shutter button is pressed halfway (Can be disabled from the Menu)

DXO	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
DxO Low Light ISO	3702
DxO Color Depth	23.9
DxO Dynamic Range	13.2
DxO Overall Score	87

Video	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Video Formats	MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC	AVCHD, XAVC S
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080
Webcam Functionality
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min

Terminals	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Micro	Micro
Speaker	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Built-In Bluetooth
NFC
Remote Control	wired

Environmental	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C

Physical	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Dimensions	127 x 94 x 48 mm (5 x 3.7 x 1.89")	102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42")
Weight (inc. batteries)	489 g (1.08 lb / 17.25 oz)	236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	9 x 6.2 x 6.15"	6.1 x 4.7 x 2.85"
Package Weight	2.55 lb	0.96 lb

Power and Storage	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Battery Pack	NP-FW50	NP-BX1
Battery Life	360 shots	360 shots
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo

Other	Sony Alpha 7S	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Self Timer	2 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures
Orientation Sensor
Electronic Level Gauge
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System

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