Sony Cybershot DSC-WX500/B Digital Camera Review
Sony is one of the best and leading brands when it comes to cameras. The Sony Cybershot DSC-WX500/B is a compact digital camera that boasts of 30x optical zoom and up to 60x Clear Image Zoom. It is capable of capturing dynamic images from a distance.
The camera includes an 18.2 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor that allows you to capture realistic shots with enhanced clarity, color, and details even in low-light situations. The built-in WiFi and NFC technology, along with it’s pre-installed smart remote ensures convenient operation. It also allows you to wirelessly transfer images and videos from device to device.
Here we provide a detailed review of the Sony Cybershot DSC-WX500/B.
Features
ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens
The ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* lens utilizes the combination of sensor technology and optics to ensure sharp and spectacular images with rich contrast. The camera comes with a 24 mm to 720 mm lens and a 3 focal length range to control distortion. Hence, you achieve pin-sharp images from any distance.
BIONZ X Image Processor
The BIONZ X image processor comes with an increased processing speed for reproducing textures and details in real life. It ensures sharp images by suppressing noise in specific areas. Hence, the camera ensures realistic and sharp images with enhanced natural tones, colors, and details.
Intelligent Active Mode
The Intelligent active mode is a combination of Sony’s advanced frame-analysis technology and 5-axis stabilization. It reduces camera shake blur while shooting videos and movies.
Intelligent AF and Lock-On AF
The two features, when combined, allows you to capture fast-moving shots with ease and precision. The Lock-on AF increases the in-focus rate and ensures a large focus area to track moving objects with clarity. On the other hand, the fast intelligent AF optimizes lens drive control to reduce focus time. It enhances speed and precision while shooting.
XAVC S recording format
The XAV S recording format allows a high-bitrate recording of up to 50 Mbps*4. It improves clarity and precision of Full HD images to ensure superior quality videos. It also reduces noise, allowing you to capture lifelike shots with the tiniest details.
What Do We like
High-Performance Battery
The Sony Cybershot camera features a large capacity X-type lithium-ion battery that allows you to capture up to 400 images on a single charge. Hence, you don’t have to worry about running out of charge, especially when you are about to capture a precious moment.
180 Degrees Tiltable Screen
The 180 degrees tiltable LCD screen and touch shutter enable you to capture self-portraits from any angle. You can adjust the magnification with the zoom lever for the easy shooting of selfies. The Beauty Effects allows you to smoothen your skin, brighten smiles, and widen your eyes for the perfect selfie.
Exceptional Low-Light Performance
The 18.2-megapixel back-illuminated, Exmor R CMOS sensor efficiently utilizes the incident light to increase its sensitivity. Hence, the camera enables you to capture clear, sharp, and realistic images even in low-light surroundings.
Moreover, the built-in pop-up flash adjusts ISO sensitivity to brighten far-off subjects, making it ideal for low-light shooting.
Photo Creativity
The camera features 13 picture effects, including illustration, watercolor, miniature, soft high key, toy camera, and partial color. You can play around with these features to enhance your creativity and transform the image according to your preference.
What We Don’t Like
Lens
Dust gets accumulated in the lens, which is difficult to remove. It disrupts the quality of the image.
Conclusion
The Sony Cybershot DSC-WX500/B brings out the life in every image. It ensures delicate, detailed, and dynamic recording. Hence, it is every photographer’s dream camera. The high-performance battery and compact size make it ideal for travelers.
