Stylishly designed and compact, Cyber-shot WX50 lets you shoot just like a professional with its 9 Picture Effects modes, which ensure dramatic images. Its Extra High Sensitivity technology and “Exmor R™” CMOS sensor also ensure sharp, noise-free pictures and movies.
16.2MP “Exmor R™” CMOS Sensor with Extra High Sensitivity technology.
Key features
9 Picture Effect modes
10x Clear Image Zoom
Superior Auto mode
Intelligent Sweep Panorama
Full HD recording with Optical SteadyShot (Active Mode)
BODY
Dimensions (W x H x D): 92.2 X 52.0 X 19.1mm
Weight (with Battery & Memory Stick): Approx. 117g
Weight (Body only): Approx. 101g
IMAGE SENSOR
Type: Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Size: 1/2.3 type (7.77mm)
Gross Pixels: Approx. 16.8 Mega Pixels
Effective Pixels: Approx. 16.2 Mega Pixels
LENS
Lens Type: Vario-Tessar
F Number: 2.6 - 6.3
Focal Length (f=): 4.5 - 22.5mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 16:9: 28 - 140mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Still Image 4:3: 25 - 125mm
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 16:9: 29-145mm (SteadyShot Standard), 30-150mm (SteadyShot Active)
Focal Length (35mm conversion) - Movie 4:3: 35-175mm(Standard mode), 37-185mm(Active mode)
Focus Range (iAuto): W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 100cm to Infinity
Focus Range (Program Auto): W: Approx. 5cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 100cm to Infinity
Optical Zoom: 5x (during movie recording)
Clear Image Zoom: 10x
Precision Digital Zoom - Still Image: 16M Approx. 20x / 10M Approx. 25x / 5M Approx. 35x / VGA Approx. 72x / 12M (16:9) Approx. 20x / 2M (16:9) Approx. 48x
LCD
Screen Size: 2.7 inch
Number Of Dots: 460800
Name: ClearPhoto
Brightness Setting: 5 steps
SHOOTING SPECS
Imaging Processor: BIONZ
Image Stabilizer System: Optical SteadyShot
Focus Mode - Multi-Point AF: Yes
Focus Mode - Center-Weighted AF: Yes
Focus Mode - Spot AF: Yes
Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF (Tracking Focus): Yes
Focus Mode - Flexible Spot AF (Face Tracking Focus): Yes
Light Metering - Multi Pattern: Yes
Light Metering - Center-Weighted: Yes
Light Metering - Spot: Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
ISO Sensitivity Setting: Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set
Shutter Speed: iAuto (4" - 1/1600) / Program Auto (1" - 1/1600)
Self-Timer: Yes (10sec / 2sec / Off / Portrait 1 / Portrait 2)
Flash Mode: Auto / Flash On / Flash Off / Slow Synchro
Flash Range: ISO Auto: Approx. 0.2m to 5.3m (W) / Approx. 1.0m to 2.2 m (T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 7.5 m (W) / Approx.3.2m (T)
Auto Macro: Yes
Auto Focus Illuminator: Auto / Off
Aperture: iAuto (F2.6 - F8.0) W, 2 steps with ND Filter / Program Auto (F2.6 - F8.0) W, 2 steps with ND Filter
Face Detection - Mode: Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority
Face Detection - Face Selection: Yes
Face Detection - Max. No of Detectable Faces: 8
Dynamic Range Optimiser: Standard
SHOOTING MODE
Superior Auto: Yes
Intelligent Auto: Yes
Easy Shooting: Yes
Program Auto: Yes
Movie Mode: Yes
Panorama: Yes
Scene Selection: Yes
Picture Effect: Yes
3D: Yes
Background Defocus: Yes
Intelligent Sweep Panorama: Yes
Underwater Sweep Panorama: Yes
SCENE SELECTION
High Sensitivity: Yes
Night Scene: Yes
Night Portrait: Yes
Soft Snap: Yes
Landscape: Yes
Beach: Yes
Snow: Yes
Fireworks: Yes
Underwater: Yes
Gourmet: Yes
Pet: Yes
Soft Skin: Yes
Handheld Twilight: Yes
Anti Motion Blur: Yes
Backlight Correction HDR: Yes
3D
3D Still Image: Yes
3D Sweep Panorama: Yes
3D Sweep Multi-Angle: Yes
PICTURE EFFECT
HDR Painting: Yes
Rich-tone Monochrome: Yes
Miniature: Yes
Toy Camera: Yes
Pop Colour: Yes
Partial Colour: Yes
Soft High-key: Yes
Water Color: Yes
Illustration: Yes
COMPATIBLE RECORDING MEDIA
Memory Stick Duo (Still Image / Movies): Yes
Memory Stick PRO Duo (Still Image / Movies): Yes
Memory Stick PRO Duo - High Speed: Yes
Memory Stick PRO HG Duo: Yes
SD Memory Card: Yes
SDHC Memory Card: Yes
SDXC Memory Card: Yes
Memory Stick Micro: Yes
Memory Stick Micro (Mark2): Yes
Micro SD Memory Card: Yes
Micro SDHC Memory Card: Yes
STILL IMAGE RECORDING
Stamina (Battery Life): 230 shots / 115mins
16M (4,608 X 3,456) 4:3 mode: Yes
12M (4,608 X 2,592) 16:9 mode: Yes
10M (3,648 X 2,736) 4:3 mode: Yes
5M (2,592 X 1,944) 4:3 mode: Yes
2M (1,920 X 1,080) 16:9 mode: Yes
VGA (640 X 480) 4:3 mode: Yes
Sweep Panorama HR (10,480 X 4,096): Yes
Sweep Panorama Wide (7,152 X 1,080 / 4,912 X 1,920): Yes
Sweep Panorama Standard (4,912 X 1,080 / 3,424 X 1,920): Yes
3D Still Image : 16M (4,608 X 3,456) 4:3 mode: Yes
3D Still Image : 12M (4,608 X 2,592) 16:9 mode: Yes
3D Sweep Panorama: Wide (7,152 X 1,080 / 4,912 X 1,920): Yes
3D Sweep Panorama: Standard (4,912 X 1,080 / 3,424 X 1,920): Yes
3D Sweep Panorama: 2M (1,920 X 1,080) 16:9 mode: Yes
3D Sweep Multi Angle: 2M (1,920 X 1,080) 16:9 mode: Yes
MOVIE RECORDING
AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080 (24M, FX): Yes
AVCHD - 1,920 X 1,080 (17M, FH): Yes
AVCHD - 1,440 X 1,080 (9M, HQ): Yes
AVC MP4 - 1,440 X 1,080 (12M): Yes
AVC MP4 - 1,280 X 720 (6M): Yes
AVC MP4 - VGA / 640 X 480 (3M): Yes
OTHER FEATURES
Face Detection: Yes
Still Image Recording during movie: Yes
Smile Shutter: Yes
Grid Line: Yes
In-Camera Guide: Yes
Retouch - Trimming: Yes
Retouch - Red-eye Correction: Yes
Retouch - Unsharp Masking: Yes
Date View: Yes
Slideshow with Music: Yes
3D Viewing Mode: Yes
Control for HDMI: Yes
Start-up Time: Approx. 1.4 sec
Shooting Time Lag: Approx. 0.2 sec
Shutter Release Time Lag: Approx. 0.013 sec
Shooting Interval: Approx. 1.0 sec.
Burst Speed (Maximum): Approx. 10.0 fps (10 shots)
Burst Interval (Minimum): Approx. 0.1sec (10 shots)
Built-in Microphone: Stereo
Wind Noise Reduction: Off/On
Optical Zoom During Movie Recording: 5x
Histogram Indicator: Yes