Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX100V Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony WX500
HX100V | WX500 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony HX100V
WX500 | HX100V | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | October 2011 | Newer by 42 months |
Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony WX500
HX100V | WX500 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Identical 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).
Take a look at the Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX100V and WX500 is 66 and 91 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX100V vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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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 |