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ProductCode: sony_dscwx500
Award: ""
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Name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
ShortSpecs:
    - 18 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 24 – 720 mm (30×)
ReviewScore: 0
URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dscwx500
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: The Sony Cyber-shot WX500 is, at the time of its release, the world's smallest superzoom camera (along with its sibling, the HX70V). It features a 30X zoom equivalent to 24-720mm, optical image stabilization, and an 18.2MP BSI CMOS sensor. Photos can be composed on a 3" LCD that tilts upward 180 degrees. Also borrowed from the RX100 is a customizable ring around the front of the lens. The HX90V can record video at 1080/60p using the XAVC S codec, which allows for bit rates up to 50MBps. The camera also has built-in Wi-Fi with NFC with downloadable apps.
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    ReviewSummary: null
    ASIN:
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        - B00VWJOLI0
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    Announced: Apr 14, 2015
    AperturePriority: "Yes"
    ArticulatedLCD: Tilting
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Selective single-point
        - Tracking
        - Single
        - Continuous
        - Face Detection
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes"
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: "360"
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter
    ColorSpace: sRGB
    ContinuousDrive: 10.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (2X-4X)
    Dimensions: 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42″)
    DriveModes:
        - Single
        - Continuous shooting
        - Self-timer
        - Cont. bracketing
        - Single bracketing
        - WB bracketing
        - DRO bracketing
    EffectivePixels: 18 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes:
        - Intelligent Auto
        - Superior Auto
        - Program Auto
        - Aperture Priority
        - Shutter priority
        - Manual exposure
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat:
        - JPEG (Exif v2.3)
    FlashModes: Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
    FlashRange: 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
    FocalLengthEquiv: 24–720 mm
    Format: AVCHD, XAVC S
    GPS: None
    HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI)
    HeadphonePort: "No"
    ISO: Auto, 80-12800
    ImageParameters:
        - Contrast
        - Saturation
        - Sharpness
        - Creative Style
        - Quality
    ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, standard
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: $330
    MacroFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: ""
    MaxResolution: 4896 x 3672
    MaximumAperture: F3.5–6.4
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/2000 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: "No"
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    NormalFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: ""
    OpticalZoom: 30×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 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
    Processor: Bionz X
    RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone)
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
    ReviewPreview: "Read roundup ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Nov 5, 2015"
    SceneModes:
        - Portrait
        - Advanced Sports Shooting
        - Landscape
        - Sunset
        - Night Scene
        - Handheld Twilight
        - Night Portrait
        - Anti Motion Blur
        - Pet Mode
        - Gourmet
        - Beach
        - Snow
        - Fireworks
        - Soft Skin
        - High Sensitivity
    ScreenDots: 921,000
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: TFT-LCD
    SelfTimer: "Yes"
    SensorPhotoDetectors: 21 megapixels
    SensorSize: 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm)
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "Yes"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: ""
    StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: ""
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: "Yes"
    WeightIncBatteries: 236 g (0.52 lb / 8.32 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "8"
    Wireless: Built-In
    WirelessNotes: with NFC