Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-WX500

541 reviews

Apr, 2024

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usability (158)
portability (118)
performance (78)
zoom (70)
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viewfinder (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 541 reviews of Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-WX500. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and zoom. The performance and portability are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative comments about the viewfinder.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-WX500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-WX500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 user reviews of Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-WX500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the performance and image quality are overall positive. The screen and usability are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the sensor and reliability. Reviews are divided on the viewfinder.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-WX500

alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 user reviews of Sony Cyber-SHOT DSC-WX500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People really like the usability and performance. The zoom and image quality are also appreciated.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Angela Nicholson (techradar.com)

Sony WX500 review

Sony's more affordable new travel zoom leaves out some of the luxuries of the HX90

30x optical zoom ; Tilting screen ; Small size considering the feature set

No viewfinder ; No raw recording ; No touch-screen

If the HX90 didn't exist the WX500 would seem very attractive. It has an excellent specification and should deliver the same image quality as the HX90, but the lack of a viewfinder could be an issue in sunny conditions.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Joshua Waller (ephotozine.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Review

Reviewed, the compact Sony Cyber-shot WX500 with a 30x optical zoom lens.

30x optical zoom lens ; Tilting 3inch screen ; Incredibly compact considering the 30x optical zoom lens ; Good colour and reliable exposure ; Optical image stabilisation ; Fast continuous shooting ; Very good battery life

Lacks front grip ; Noise in all images (although not too excessive at ISO400 or below) ; Competitors are available for less

The Sony Cyber-shot WX500 (and HX90 ), is the smallest digital camera available with a 30x optical zoom lens. The camera gives bright colourful images and is easy to use, as well as being quick, with a fast continuous shooting mode. Noise is a concern,...

Oct, 2015

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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-WX500

Sony has just launched two new powerful Cyber-shot models, the DSC-WX500 and DSC-HX90V, which both share the label of the world's "smallest 30x optical zoom compact camera" (as of 4/13/2015). Offering nearly identical specifications, these two new...

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Review

Want a 30x optical zoom in the smallest possible package? Sony has the camera for you. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 isn't much larger than the 20x WX350, yet it packs 30x zoom, a tiltable screen, a pop-up flash and a colossal 400-shot capacity...

Compact cameras with 30x optical zoom are becoming fairly commonplace, but the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 stands out from the crowd by being noticeably smaller than the competition. It’s a pity this comes at the expense of ergonomics though, as the...

Sep, 2015

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Expert review by : Mike Tomkins (imaging-resource.com)

Sony WX500 Review

Enthusiasts looking for a far-reaching zoom compact that can fit in a pocket have an interesting option in the Sony HX90V, but what if you're more of a casual photographer who doesn't need every possible bell and whistle? That's where the Sony WX500...

Still images are stored only as sRGB JPEG-compressed files. Raw capture and the Adobe RGB color space aren't supported on this camera.

Apr, 2015

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Expert review by : Theano Nikitas (tomsguide.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 Review: Best Compact Camera

For $300, you get a lot of bang for your buck with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. And, its wide feature set and shooting options means that anyone in the family can use it — from snap shooters to savvy photographers. Running a close second is the Nikon...

Wide focal range ; Compact ; Built-in Wi-Fi ; Variety of mobile apps ; Flip-up LCD ; Built-in image stabilization

No viewfinder ; LCD difficult to see in bright sunlight

Small and portable, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 takes great pictures for a compact camera, and a wide range of mobile apps lets you add functionality and fun effects to your photos.

Jul, 2016

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Verified reviews of Sony DSC WX500

I love it its so easy to use

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Nov, 2022

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Verified reviews of Sony DSC WX500

Size & Flexibility of use

Not enough detail in operating instructions

Nov, 2022

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Verified reviews of Sony DSC WX500

Excellent zoom, crystal clear pictures, good colour. Many features I haven't explored yet but looking forward to doing so. A very good, value for money camera

Oct, 2022

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