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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Older Model is Sony WX350
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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the WX10 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The WX10 was brought out 5 years prior to the WX500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the WX10 scores vs the WX500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony WX500

 WX10 WX500 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony WX10

 WX500 WX10 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2011Fresher by 51 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Sony WX10 and Sony WX500

 WX10 WX500 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony WX10 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the WX10 vs the WX500.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the WX10 and WX500 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the WX10 and WX500.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older WX10 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony WX10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX500 Portrait photography highlights
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
megapixel count decent (18MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony WX10 Street photography information
Sony WX500 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (236g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony WX10 Sports photography factors
Sony WX500 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony WX10 Travel photography factors
Sony WX500 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
71
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Landscape photography camera
50
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
49
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (360 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony WX10 Vlogging info
Sony WX500 Vlogging info
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
35
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (236 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Sony WX10 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony WX10 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-06 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip BIONZ Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-168mm (7.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Plus -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.10 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 161g (0.35 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 360 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BG1 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 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
Pricing at launch $200 $348