| General | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
| Predecessor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
| Successor Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 | |
| MSRP | $329 | $330 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Standard Compact | Standard Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 21.1 Megapixel | 21 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.2 Megapixel | 18.2 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 80 - 3,200 | 80 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Bionz X | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Other Resolutions | 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 | 4:3, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, standard | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Face Detection | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 4.3 - 129 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 500 mm | 24 - 720 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 20x | 30x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.5 - 6.5 | f/3.5 - 6.4 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 5 cm | 5 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 5 cm | |
| Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT-LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/1600 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 10.0 fps | 10.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 10 fps |
| Flash | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Auto/Red-Eye Reduction Flash On Off Red-Eye Reduction Slow Sync | Auto flash on slow sync flash off rear sync |
| Flash Range | 4.30 m | 5.40 m at Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection |
| Exposure | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Video | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording |
| Terminals | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 96 x 55 x 25 mm (3.78 x 2.17 x 0.98") | 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 166 g (0.37 lb / 5.86 oz) | 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5 x 2" | 6.1 x 4.7 x 2.85" |
| Package Weight | 0.96 lb |
| Power and Storage | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | NP-BX1 | NP-BX1 |
| Battery Life | 360 shots | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo |
| Other | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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