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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Introduced October 2011
  • Newer Model is Sony HX200V
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Replaced the Sony WX350
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was brought out 4 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the HX100V scores versus the WX500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX500

 HX100V WX500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony HX100V

 WX500 HX100V 
LaunchedApril 2015October 2011Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX500

 HX100V WX500 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX100V has exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX100V compared to the WX500.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and WX500 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and WX500.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony WX500 to offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX100V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
Sony WX500 Portrait photography advice
39
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
good MP (18MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (577g)
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
54
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
good battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than competition in class (236 grams)
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
good battery pack (360 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging features
Sony WX500 Vlogging features
25
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (577 grams)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (236g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-10-21 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577 gr (1.27 lb) 236 gr (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $429 $348