Sony Cyber-shot WX800 Review
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Our editorial take on the Sony Cyber-shot WX800
The Sony Cyber-shot WX800 is a pocket-sized travel zoom that delivers impressive reach in a compact package. With its 28x optical zoom (24-720mm equivalent) and 233-gram body, it fits Sony's established formula for travelers who need serious focal length without hauling a lens kit. The camera uses a 18.2-megapixel 1/2.3-inch Exmor R CMOS sensor paired with Sony's BIONZ X processor, and it shoots 4K video at 30p or HD at 120p. The 3-inch tilting touchscreen flips up 180 degrees for selfies, and connectivity includes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC.
Reviewers found the WX800 delivers solid performance for its class. The zoom range is the headliner here, and the camera handles it well with optical stabilization that includes intelligent active mode. Image quality meets expectations for a small-sensor travel zoom, though it won't rival larger sensors in challenging light. Autofocus is snappy at 0.09 seconds, and the 10 fps burst mode adds versatility. Battery life of 370 shots is respectable. At its price point, it sits comfortably in the midrange travel zoom category, offering good value for those prioritizing zoom reach and portability over ultimate image quality.
- Exceptional 28x optical zoom (24-720mm) in a pocket-sized body
- Fast 0.09-second autofocus and 10 fps burst shooting
- 180-degree flip-up touchscreen for selfies and vlogging
- 4K video at 30p with solid stabilization options
- Respectable 370-shot battery life
- 1/2.3-inch sensor limits image quality in low light
- No viewfinder for bright outdoor shooting
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The Sony Cybershot DSC-WX800 offers good features and a very good zoom range, and is priced well at Rs. 34,990. If image quality is what you're ...
Based on its within category standings, the camera earns a 4.5-star performance rating. Headline Specifications. Sony WX800. Fixed lens compact ...
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About this product
EU/Asia travel zoom.
Specs
- Usb
- Multi/Micro USB Terminal, Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz band), Bluetooth Ver. 4.1, NFC
- Card Slot
- Memory Stick Micro, Memory Stick Micro (Mark2), microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
- Battery
- NP-BX1
- Battery Life
- Approx. 370 shots (still images), Approx. 55 min (movies actual shooting), Approx. 95 min (movies continuous shooting)
- Weight Grams
- 233 g (with battery and card), 207 g (body only)
- Dimensions Mm
- 101.6 x 58.1 x 35.5 mm
- Optical Zoom
- 28x
- Aperture Range
- F3.5 (W) - F6.4 (T)
- Focal Length Equiv
- 24-720mm
- Min Focus Distance
- W: Approx. 5cm, T: Approx. 250cm
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 120p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Video Resolution
- 3840 x 2160 (4K)
- Hdmi
- Micro HDMI
- Eye Af
- Yes
- Lcd Tilt
- Up by approx. 180 degrees
- Lens Type
- ZEISS Vario-Sonnar T* Lens, 11 elements in 10 groups (5 aspheric elements)
- Focus Type
- Contrast detection AF
- Viewfinder
- null
- Af Response
- 0.09 sec
- Colour Space
- sRGB, Adobe RGB
- Image Processor
- BIONZ X
- Iso Range Movie
- Auto (ISO80-3200), 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Extendable to ISO6400)
- Clear Image Zoom
- 4K: Approx. 45x, HD: Approx. 60x
- Iso Range Stills
- Auto (ISO80-3200), 80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200 (Extendable to ISO6400)
- Continuous Shooting
- Spd Priority Cont. Approx. 10 fps, Cont. Shooting Approx. 3 fps
- Shutter Speed Range
- iAuto (4 sec - 1/2000), Program Auto (1 sec - 1/2000), Manual (30 sec - 1/2000)
- Operating Temperature
- 0 to +40 degrees C (32 to 104 degrees F)
- Recording Format Audio
- XAVC S: LPCM 2ch, AVCHD: Dolby Digital (AC-3) 2ch
- Recording Format Video
- XAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.3 type (7.82mm)
- Sensor Type
- 1/2.3 type (7.82mm) Exmor R CMOS sensor
- Effective Megapixels
- Approx. 18.2 MP
- Rear Screen
- 7.5cm (3.0 type), 921,600 dots, Xtra Fine, TFT LCD
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Stabilization
- Optical (Intelligent Active Mode, Optical type with electronic compensation, Anti Rolling type)
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- B&H Photonew● In stockBest price$288Buy
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