Sony DSCWX500 Digital Compact High Zoom Travel Camera

Explore distant scenes with 18.2 MP resolution and 30× Zeiss optical zoom, all in a lightweight body. The 3‑inch tiltable screen flips for selfies or low angles, while Wi‑Fi/NFC stream instantly. Image stabilization keeps handheld shots sharp, Full‑HD video records crisp moments, and the NP‑BX1 battery delivers up to 400 shots on the go.

Brand: Sony
MPN: SON2579
SKU: DSCWX500W.CEH
Model: SON2579
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AC adapter included Yes
Analog signal format system NTSC, PAL
Auto focusing AF modes Continuous Auto Focus, Contrast Detection Auto Focus
Batteries included Yes
Battery charger included Yes
Battery life 400 shots
Battery technology Lithium-Ion-Lithium-Polymer Li-Ion
Battery type NP-BX1
Battery weight 25 g
Brightness adjustment Yes
Built-in microphone Yes
Bundle with lens Nee
Cables included micro USB
Camera file system DCF, Exif 2.3
Camera shutter speed 1/2000s
Camera type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Certification CE
Colour White
Depth 3.55 cm
Digital zoom 120x
Display LCD
Display aspect ratio 4:3
Display diagonal 7.62 cm (3.0")
Display resolution 921600 pixels
Flash modes Auto, Flash off, Flash on, Slow synchronization
Flash range 0.3 - 5.4m
Flash range (tele) 2.5 - 3.0m
Focal length range 4.1 - 123 mm
Full HD Yes
GPS No
HD type Full HD
HDMI Yes
HDMI connector type Micro
Height 5.81 cm
Image formats supported JPG
Image processor BIONZ X
Image sensor size 25.4/58.4 mm (1/2.3")
Image stabilizer Yes
ISO Sensitivity 12800
Light exposure control Program AE
Light exposure correction 3 EV (
Light exposure modes Aperture voorgang AE, Sluiter-prioriteit AE
Light metering Centre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), Spot
Maximum aperture number 6.4
Maximum battery life 3.33h
Maximum image resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels
Maximum video resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Megapixel 18.2 MP
Minimum aperture number 3.5
Near field communication Yes
Optical zoom 30x
Photo effects Black&White
Photographer type Advanced
Playback modes Slideshow
Power source type Batteries
Quick start guide Yes
Rechargeable Yes
Resolution at capture speed 1920x1080@50fps, 1920x1080@60fps
Scene modes Beach, Fireworks, Landscape, Night portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Twilight
Self-timer 2, 5, 10s
Shooting modes Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Scene, Shutter priority
Supported aspect ratios 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Touch screen N
USB connectivity Yes
Variangle LCD A4
Video recording Ja
Video resolutions 5760 x 1440
Viewfinder No
Viewfinder screen size 5.08 mm (0.2")
Voice recording Yes
White balance Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Incandescent, Shade
Wi-Fi Yes
Width 10.16 cm
Wrist strap included Yes