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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Sony WX350
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the WX1 (10MP) and WX500 (18MP) and the WX1 (1/2.4") and WX500 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The WX1 was released 6 years earlier than the WX500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the WX1 grades vs the WX500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony WX500

 WX1 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony WX1

 WX500 WX1 
RevealedApril 2015August 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX1 and Sony WX500

 WX1 WX500 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony WX1 provides physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and 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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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the WX1 and the WX500.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the WX1 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the WX1 and WX500.

To sum up, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The WX1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony WX500 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged WX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony WX1
Portrait photography with Sony WX500
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
39
resolution is good (18MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (149g)
69
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (236g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX1 Sports photography advice
Sony WX500 Sports photography advice
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
57
great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX1 Travel photography advice
Sony WX500 Travel photography advice
56
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (149 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
71
great battery pack (360 shots)
lighter than average in class (236 grams)
resolution is good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
Sony WX500 Landscape photography information
31
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (360 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX1 Vlogging factors
Sony WX500 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (149g)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (236g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Sony WX1 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX1 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-06 2015-04-14
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149 gr (0.33 pounds) 236 gr (0.52 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at release $149 $348