Sony WX300 Review

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WX300 Overview
Design
Operation
Optics
Exposure
Performance
Specs
Samples
Gallery
Video

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Model Name:	Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
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Manufacturer URL:	Mfr. Website
General
Model Number:	WX300
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	Yes
Retail Price:	$329.99
Street Price:	$302.39
Date Available:	2013-04-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	5.9 oz (166 g) includes batteries
Weight With Batteries?	Yes
Size:	3.8 x 2.2 x 1.0 in. (96 x 55 x 25 mm)
Waterproof:	No
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4896 x 3672 (18.0 MP, 4:3), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, Other)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080, 1920x1080, 1440x1080, 1440x1080, 1280x720, 640x480
Movie Frame Rate:	60i(FX), 60i(FH), 60i(HQ), 30p, 30p, 30p
Movie Audio:	Yes
CMOS Sensor (Megapixels):	18.90
CMOS Size (inches):	1/2.3"
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Effective Megapixels:	18.20
Lens
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 500 mm
Zoom Ratio:	20.00x
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 2x Clear Image, up to 4x Precision, up to 153x Smart Zoom
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Normal Focus Range:	5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 (W) / f/6.5(T); 2 steps with ND Filter
Lens Thread:
Lens Thread Type:
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No
Viewfinder Type:
Display
Optical Viewfinder:	No
LCD Viewfinder:	Yes
LCD Size (inches):	3.0
LCD Resolution:	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating LCD:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Exposure
ISO Settings:	iAuto (ISO 80-3200), Superior Auto (ISO 80-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (* By Pixel Super Resolution multi-shot overlay)
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push
Shutter Speed Range:	4 - 1/1600
Exp Adj Range (EV):	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot
Program AE:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Scene modes: Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Night Portrait, Night Scene, High Sensitivity, Handheld Twilight, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode, Landscape; Picture Effect: HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration; Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Background Defocus;
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds
Flash
Internal Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto
Flash Guide Number (Meters):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: 0.2 to 4.3m (W) / 2.0 to 2.4m (T)
Ext Flash Connection:	n/a
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
Memory Included (MB):
Uncompressed Format:
CCD Raw Format:	No
Movie File Format:	AVCHD or MP4; with stereo audio
Connectivity
Video Out:	No
Video Mode (NTSC/PAL):	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed, WiFi
Other Connection:	Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal
Included Software:
OS Compatibility:
Power
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BX1
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BX1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included:	Yes
CIPA Rating:	500
Notes & Features:	"World's smallest camera with 20x optical zoom", Full HD movies, Optical SteadyShot with Active Mode for movies, built-in Wi-Fi. Available in black, red or white.