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6.7.2015

Heavy/bulky camera designs make for shaky hands, which in turn means blurry pictures - taking simple snaps can be bloody hard, especially in tourist hotspots whilst on holiday or in a club etc, where crowds are jostling you. Luckily I've found that this was by far been the easiest camera to simply point and shoot I've used - substantial but not too heavy, and sleek but easy to grip.I've taken photos indoors and outdoors to take photos of people, animals, flowers, paintings, and sunrises/sunsets, using different levels of zoom, with flash, without flash and the results have been fantastic every-time; the colours have all been true to life - direct sunlight nor strong lighting have bleached the resulting photos in any way.I'm not sure what a more experienced photographer would think of the image quality, but I honestly can't fault it. I'd thought my old 14 million pixel camera was great, but now I can compare photos side by side I can instantly see the improvement made by those extra 4 million pixels.I use the Intelligent Auto mode most of the time myself and have only played about with all of the other various options and in all honesty, I think that most people will be fine on auto, as it works in every situation for me; this setting basically means that the camera automatically adjusts itself to fit the different scene settings [portrait, backlit portrait, night portrait, landscape, night and macro (close-ups)] to ensure the best focus is used on the photos.For a basic point-and-shoot camera there are plenty of easy-to-use features to manually select on it; re-sizing photos, face detection technology with auto red-eye removal, picture stabilisation for blur-free photos, different filters, wi-fi for sending photos to a computer or smartphone, and you can flip the viewer up on to the top of the camera to check you you'll look in selfies (when you flip the viewer for selfie mode the camera automatically goes on a 3 second countdown to give you chance to position yourself).I've taken a few short videos too and have been impressed there too. The image slightly distorts when I zoom in too far, but the audio is lovely and clear. I view the video camera as an extra, so will rarely [if I witness someone something funny, embarrassing] use it, so the slightly less then perfect playback isn't a issue for me.
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16.2.2016

I purchased this to replace a 9 year old Fuji S5700 after spending many hours looking at specs, reviews and looking on camera comparison websites.This had no impact on my choice, however it's an extremely small camera and looks very nice.First impression after taking a number of pictures were disappointing. I think that I've gotten used to seeing pictures on websites that are taken by professionals with very expensive equipment and without considering this was expecting to be able to take the same high quality photos. This is not the case, certainly not on the auto settings at least. Don't get me wrong, the difference between the photos that this camera takes and my old camera are immense and it's clearly a much more modern camera.Taking a picture and then viewing it full screen on my desktop pc is very disappointing. Nothing seems very sharp and towards the edges it loses focus. If you then view them at the kind of size you look at them on webpages, for example 854x480 then they look much better.By default the camera is set up to take pictures in 4:3 format which seems a bit dated now. I've changed this to 16:9. The zoom is very good, colour rendition is pretty spot on compared to how I see things with my own eyes and the camera itself responds very quickly which is handy when you want to quickly grab it and take a picture before the subject moves. The camera automatically recognises if it needs to be in macro mode which is handy. My old camera had a dedicated macro button.One of the best features in my opinion is being able to transfer the pictures to my pc via wifi and it does this VERY quickly.The camera comes with a flimsy sheet of paper claiming to be the manual but it's more of a quick start guide. You can find the detailed manual here:[...]I purchased a SanDisk Ultra 32 GB SDHC Memory Card up to 80 MB/s, Class 10 FFP [Newest Version] with mine and have had no issues with it.The camera came partially charged, I plugged it in without turning it on and it was fully charged within the hour. The top of the camera has a charging indicator light. It comes with a USB to mains charger and the battery is removable.Overall I'm happy now that I'm over my initial disappointment. One thing to watch out for is how you hold the camera so as to not cover the flash!
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11.7.2015

As a relative newcomer to the world of digital photography, this Sony WX500 Compact Camera provided my first steps.The first thing, I noticed is that everything is easy and user friendly, from the lightness of the camera itself, to the simple process of settingit up. All is explained in the helpful instruction manual. First off, you charge the battery, placing it inside the camera, and this took approximately ninety minutes. There is a mains lead supplied for this task, although you can do it attached to your computer if you wish.Once the camera is charged, you will need a memory card, (which is not supplied,) to place inside to record your photos. Again there is advice about which type to use.I chose the ordinary SDHC. You are now in a position to set up the language, date and clock. This is easy, following the prompts which appear on the monitor screen at the back.You are now ready to use! It is simplicity itself. The camera is set for Intelligent Auto mode, and to be honest, this is the setting I mostlyuse as it will automatically adjust for different lighting conditions. I intend to use the camera for normal everyday use-I am not a professional.With it being light and easy to use-although it does not quite feel as robust as other cameras-it is perfect for those impromptu situations.The camera is a delight to use and I have used both inside and outside the home. It took great photos perfectly every time.One thing though, the camera does not come with a holder/pouch to keep it in-which would be useful.The plus points are though, it is an excellent camera, utilising the Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T lens, which incidentally retracts after use, thereby giving it protection. The camera comes with WiFi connection, giving a powerful nod to the social media market, and giving you access to that medium.You can get an app for this and place it on your smartphone or iPad.If you want a reliable, efficient, no frills/fuss to use camera, then this Sony camera could be the one for you.
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13.6.2018

To start with; it has face recognition (it knows when a face is about to be photographed) and you can even improve this face after the pic has been taken by selecting "beauty effect" whilst in "playback" mode. The screen is twice the size of the one on my old camera; images are nice and clear when viewed on it (usually better than the actual photographs) both indoors, and outdoors when viewed in a wooded area; in fact (get this) the image in the viewfinder is still easily visible when out in the sun though, quite naturally, not as clear. Even so, this is something my previous 2004 Canon model could never do when in such conditions. As virtually all the photography I do is outdoors,this is something that is most welcome. There is even "sweep panorama", where you can photograph a wide outdoor landscape; though I found this to be tricky to get right (it didn't always work!). As is often the case with cameras nowadays, the instruction manual that came with it was rather basic with only a few bits of essential info. If you want to know more, then you'll have to visit Sony's website to find/have all of the features explained in more detail; but I didn't find this to be too problematic, cos the vast majority of the procedures/instructions were easy to follow during operation of the camera, which should be easy to understand as most of us these days will have had plenty of experience of digital photography. Oh, I forgot to mention: you can send pics wirelessly too.This product will need some careful handling cos of its size and weight; so be gentle when inserting the charger / battery/ SD card.I really like the features that this camera has, as it is perfect for both outdoor and indoor photography; so much so that, when I showed it to my mother a couple of weeks after I purchased it. Demonstrated, and showed to her what this camera could do, she wanted one of these as well.
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6.1.2018

This camera is full of features and is great for taking pictures but Sony can improve it by addressing two issues. The Wi-Fi interface is a great function in that you can get pictures off the camera without the hassle of plugging it in. However, although it works fine transferring pictures to a mobile phone by connecting the mobile phone to the camera which functions as an Wi-Fi access point, when you try and use the function to transfer photos to a computer, you connect the camera to your Routers Wi-Fi which should then see the computer. When you connect the camera to the router by configuring the correct password for the Wi-Fi, it connects fine but if you turn the camera off and on again,it will not connect again as it seems to have a problem with obtaining an IP address from the DHCP server on the router. You have to go through deleting the Wi-Fi and configuring it again before it will connect again. I have tried this on my neighbours Wi-Fi and it is exactly the same so it is not the router to blame. It may be a problem with my specific camera which only Sony can confirm but it is very annoying. If Sony addresses this issue, it would have earned 5 stars.A further issue which Sony needs to address is the complete lack of a detailed user manual. The one on the Web is the same as the few sheets of paper you get with the camera and is really just a "Getting Started" instruction which does not explain all the settings in the camera. What is missing is a detailed manual explaining what all the settings are. For example, in the Wi-Fi settings, what does the "Priority Connection" mean?? This is a great camera with a lot of features but if the features are not explained or described somewhere, how can one use them to there full advantage?The low rating for Ease of use below is because of the lack of any detailed user instructions.
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20.2.2017

Despite the fact I've returned this (read on for why), I actually love this camera.The zoom range is incredible, it's pocketable, the selfie screen is totally usable and useful and it produces sharp results. It's a great carry anywhere /travel camera. I have the big heavy DSLR's, but for just walking around this is great.Unfortunately I have a defective copy. On about 1 in 5 photos there is a horizontal streaking. It actually looks like old fashioned film scratching. It spoils the photos because it's right across the middle of the image.It didn't happen every time, so the shots that don't have the problem are great. Disappointed that I got a bad copy, but I have to say the camera itself produces some fantastic results.I've attached a few so you can see the kind of sharpness you can get.I'll be ordering this again since it's practical, high quality and just great fun to use. Small enough for a pocket, it really is the take anywhere camera.The samples I've shown demonstrate just how good this camera is (at least in good light - haven't used it in low light so don't know).Really a shame about the marks on them. I'm sure that's just from a defective copy of the camera. I don't believe it's a general problem. Zooming in on the two birds I was able to keep a comfortable working distance, so I didn't scare them away. You can see the sharpness is pretty good despite zooming to max. and standing in a pretty windy spot!I've looked at various alternatives to this camera and none seems to have all the features I would like. For that reason alone I'll have to get another one of these. The overall combination of size, features, sharpness, zoom range and flip-out screen make this a great buy at the price.
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7.6.2014

Hands down probably the best point and shoot camera in its price range. Takes stunning pictures as well as videos which you just cant fault. If you want a small, easy to use camera which adjusts all the settings for you, THIS IS THE ONE!Pros;Very good sensor so the picture quality is just out of this world. Very fast focusing.Automatically adjusts setting so you always get the best results.Very good at low light if you don't want to use the flash. Does some amazing wizardry and results are fantastic!Video is very smooth and with built in optical stability, looks great! Shoots Full HD at 60fps.20x zoom is terrific and stable!Does 360 panorama which is really easy to shoot.Has both Wi-Fi and NFC so you can wirelessly stream your pics to your PC,Phone, Tablet or TV.Oh did i mention that the battery life is out of this world! 470 pictures on one charge! Other similarly prices cameras cant even get 300.Cons;Although build qual is excellent, aluminium body etc, the shutter button feels a bit spongy and somehow fragile. Doesn't feel secure or sturdy. Never the less it works great! And if it ever breaks theres a 1yr guarantee.Screen res is average. Only a 460k display. Would be nice to have a 921k like on the HX60. But its not like your going to be using it as a TV screen, and as the camera adjusts all the settings for you, all you'll be using it for is aligning the shot.Conclusion;If your looking for a compact camera with amazing performance that will automatically adjust all your settings and only cost £180. This is the one!
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19.10.2014

The WX350 looks good and feels good in the hand, the features on it and the ease of operation of the camera are all absolutely fine as far as I am concerned, so I'll concentrate on the picture quality which for me is the key attribute. I view my images and movies on a 24 inch monitor and 50 inch widescreen television so this combination should highlight any imperfections in this respect.Image quality is excellent but then so is the output from my 4 year old Sony WX5 and the difference between the images and movies produced by the two cameras is not all that great. It must be increasingly difficult for camera manufacturers to come up with any big advance in image quality these days even with higher pixel counts,as lens quality and jpeg compression also influence the viewed image, and high standards in this respect were set some time ago. The WX350 produces both images (I only take 16:9) and movies (I use only FX mode) of really great appearance and I am delighted with the camera, given also that it is small and light enough to carry round without noticing it. The zoom picked out some hot air balloons some distance away with ease with the people on board being clearly visible.One other point worthy of mention is the movie sound quality. This is impressive for such small microphones and the cacophony of sounds at a childrens party came out in all too stunning clarity!If Sony could manage to squeeze dual recording and satellite into this camera it would be an even better bet!
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20.4.2016

Wonderful cameraMy Canon SX 60HX with 130x zoom is fantastic and this little Sony is a super companion and competitor for when I'm out walking and don't want the weight of the Canon, which is more for the car and the balcony. The Sony performs incredibly at night time. It will take time to become expert with it. The capability is far beyond many I suspect (including me) to be able to properly use all its features. Manual focus is excellent and its autofocus variations are great. As I said. You will be entertained. I bought it because I had purchased four denim shirts with deep strong breast pockets. But you can drop it in a trouser pocket with a safety cord to your belt.I put the safety cord through the button hole of the pocket flap and pass the camera through the loop and then drop it in the pocket. I CAN PULL IT OUT QUICKLY THEN AND HAVE GREAT FUN as the viewfinder pop-up switches it on! You can also use the viewfinder like a little telescope. Great! Don't be tempted to save £100 on the cheaper model without the electronic viewfinder. It's difficult to see the screen in sunlight, and you will miss a great experience. This has screen AND a proper electronic viewfinder that makes a VAST difference, besides greatly extending battery life and observation possibilities. My last little Sony with the revolving top lasted 10 yrs. I hope this does. (Author of thriller "Call Dr Sydney J. Bush!" and "700 Vitamin C Secrets")
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2.1.2015

I'm a serial compact camera buyer having got through a fair few in as many years with the history as follows:Casio EX-Z3Casio EX-Z30Casio EX-Z1200Panasonic FX35Canon HS220(and a couple of waterproof(ish) fuji's)Obviously cameras improve as they go through the ages but this has been the biggest leap since the Panasonic.With the last camera going in the swimming pool with the pram (fortunately no baby), I was comparing the ixus 265, a canon sx200 and the sony wx220 when a black friday knocking another £30 off made me go for this.I've had it for a week and agree with the other comments that the submenus aren't very intuitive but have been using the camera mainly in auto mode which has been handling the variety of conditions very well.Focusing is very quick and the quality is very good. Due to the zoom you can create a very good depth of field. The low light handling is very good using the scene modes but even in video is very good.I've just played back the video on my tv (sd card reader has worked fine but I'll probably get a micro hdmi cable) and was very impressed with the quality even at the 1080i mode but just switched to 1080p and even more impressed.One flaw I've found is the flash can accidently get partially covered by your finger if not careful especially in portrait.I got the proper Sony case which is a snug fit which is how I like it.Overall, highly recommend for a camera of this genre.
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22.12.2015

I wanted a pocketable compact camera with a long zoom lens, and after much deliberation, and searching of the internet, ordered a Sony Cybershot WX500. My new camera arrived about four days ago, and having tried it out in a variety of conditions, I am very pleased with its performance. I am well aware of the limitations of small cameras with tiny sensors, so did not have unrealistic expectations. Sure enough, it struggles to give good results with the zoom lens extended, if conditions are less than bright. However, when there is plenty of light it responds very well indeed. With the lens un-zoomed the camera copes as well as any other comparable compact in all conditions,and better than most.It is easy and convenient to use. The auto focus performance is impressively quick and accurate. The image stabilisation works well. I had to do a bit of head scratching to figure out how to use fully manual settings, but it was worth the effort. Last night I took some amazing photos of the moon, showing lots of clear detail of craters and other features on the surface.The camera seems to be well made, and the battery life is very good.Overall I am very well pleased with my purchase of the Sony Cybershot WX500. I am sure it will prove to be a very useful piece of equipment when I am out and about, and do not want to carry a larger camera.
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11.2.2020

Most bad reviews on here are not for the Sony WX500, but for W800 and others, so best to look closely at what others are reviewing as somehow Amazon have overlapped completely different cameras.To the WX500, I bought the white one about 18 months ago and it's typical Sony, style and functionality. If I'm going on a shoot I will use a DSLR, but this little camera is a real gem. It has PASM, so for those who want a little extra control and to improve their photography. At the time I bought it, I'm not sure if it's still true, but this was the smallest 30x zoom. It does have a small sensor so that has to be taken into consideration, but if not pixel peeping most images are good.Many people will use this has vlogging camera for YT and the like,with it's flippy screen and it works well, I have a YT channel and it does the job, don't think the sound is the best, but adequate if you're close to the camera.It also teams up with WIFI like most cameras today, so that's a bonus, for those who like instagram etc.You can also use Sony apps, one thing that it doesn't do even with the apps, is not a one for Timelapse which is probably my main disappointment as I do a lot of them, however pixel pro do intervalometer that fits the camera.So all in all a really good camera, at this price point.
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17.6.2015

Very compact camera with a large zoom range, makes this ideal for travel.Although there is not much scope for manual operation of the controls, the results, using the camera as a simple point-and-shoot are excellent, with rich colours and very good definition.The menu system can be a little confusing with some of the controls being hidden deep in the menu. Having WiFi connectivity means that images can be easily transferred to phones or PCs without cables but 18Mp pictures are too big for easy emailing.Battery life could have been better but is ok for a camera as small as this and is possibly one of the compromises you have to make. Charge it up every night and you would not have any problems,although the battery can only be charged in the camera unless you purchase a separate charger from Sony.Sony have a very good panorama feature in their cameras which simplifies the process, producing excellent results.The LCD screen is sharp and well detailed, but is very hard to see in bright light and is highly reflective. This is a common problem with compact cameras but it is a shame that the more usual use of these cameras is in bright sunshine on holiday.Overall the camera is very good and being so small is likely to be carried with you instead of left at home.
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12.1.2016

We bought this camera to replace a good but bulky Canon bridge camera, that we did not use as often as we wanted due to it being something extra to carry around. We wanted a good camera but one that is small enough to slip into your pocket, and the wx350 is perfect for this as it is tiny and light. Although it is small and light it feels well made and quite solid, so don't be put off by how light it is.However, we thought we would have to lose features and picture quality by downsizing to a compact.... But that could not be further from the truth as the lens and camera take clearer, better quality photos than my Canon! The camera is clever and packed with features that are easy to use and ACTUALLY work well.We also found that it was very intuitive and we could use it straight from the box. Downloading the instructions have jus meant that we can get even more out of it.So to summarise, if you want a good quality well made compact at a reasonable price that takes excellent photos then this is a great choice...... Obviously professional or keen amateur photographers will want bigger and better, but if like us you want to have good family photos etc you won't want any more than thus camera....... We are really happy with it, a great buy!Bruce and Diane
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3.12.2019

My new Panasonic Lumix camera died quicker than you can say Panasonic Lumix - well not QUITE as quick but either way it died far too quickly for me to review it. I went back to Sony because I've had two compacts in the past which are remarkably still in use but really old now. This camera is simple to use, unfussy in layout, and whilst image settings will need some tweaking and adjustment to be somewhere near realistic it does what a camera is meant to do - take pictures of scenes presented to it. I tend to shoot everything auto because I am lazy (yep - say it as it is) and whilst I understand settings and modes I'm more immersed in the experience of being in the present than I am taking pictures of that experience.A lovely camera, lightweight, well made, sturdy and remarkably heavy (in a pleasing way) with no confusing dials and stuff. My ONLY gripe is a week after I bought it from Amazon, Sony offered it at a huge discount on Amazon...argh!!!! I am pleased with it though - so pleased I will remember to diarise next years' cyber sale and get a big brother for it. A Sony one. Aah joy. A compact compact camera that is simple in use, simple to use, and simple for me to operate with my big hands and clumsy fingers. Thank you Sony.
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