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Is the Sony WX500 good for Portrait Photography?

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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Sony WX500 Portrait Photography Score

POOR
Sony WX500 has a score of 28 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait Photography is important for you, we strongly recommend you to consider the Alternative cameras listed at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Sony WX500 Review
Sony WX500 Portrait Photography Detailed Analysis
Very High Resolution Sensor: 18.0MP

Sony WX500's 18.0MP sensor will provide larger room for cropping, and you will be able print your portrait shots larger with more fine detail.

Image Stabilization

Image stabilization reduces the effects of camera shake at long exposures and long focal lengths thus ensuring sharper portraits

Manual Exposure Mode

A correct exposure of portrait model is crucial. Even though modern digital cameras features advanced algorithms to calculate the right exposure, they still may fail some difficult conditions. Manual exposure mode in these conditions helps a lot in order to achieve correct exposure.

Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor

It is difficult to achieve that shallow depth of field and blurry background for your portrait shots with a small sensor.

No RAW shooting capability

RAW files contains more color information compared to JPEGs, so it is easier to get a natural skin tone and colours during post processing, which is very important for portraits.

No External Flash Shoe

Use of External flash creates many creative lighting opportunities for portrait photography and built-in flashes are almost useless for portrait shots.

No Built-in Viewfinder

In the lack of a a viewfinder, holding the camera away from the body while using live view is not very stable, especial with heavy camera bodies and lenses. Besides, LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.

No Manual Focus Mode

You have to nail the focus perfectly for a good portrait shot. Compact cameras are not great at focusing at low light and complex lighting conditions, so manual focus mode is very useful at these times.

Not so good Ergonomics&Handling

Good handling and existence of well placed physical controls on the camera body is very important during portrait shooting. It is faster and more intuitive to change the camera settings with dedicated buttons and knobs instead delving into the menus on the LCD.

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Sony WX500 Alternatives in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras for Portrait Photography

Panasonic FZ80

Compare WX500 vs FZ80

18 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
20-1200 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #339
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #18

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon P1000

Compare WX500 vs P1000

16 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-3000 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #321
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #16

Nikon Coolpix P1000
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon P950

Compare WX500 vs P950

16 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
24-2000 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #287
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #11

Nikon Coolpix P950
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Canon SX70 HS

Compare WX500 vs SX70 HS

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
21-1365 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #335
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #15

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon B700

Compare WX500 vs B700

20 MP | 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-1440 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #388
Rank in Bridge Cameras: #20

Nikon Coolpix B700
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Panasonic ZS70

Compare WX500 vs ZS70

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-720 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #331
Rank in Compact Cameras: #15

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 91
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Panasonic ZS80

Compare WX500 vs ZS80

20 MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-720 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #322
Rank in Compact Cameras: #10

Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 91
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Panasonic ZS60

Compare WX500 vs ZS60

18 MP | 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
24-720 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #303
Rank in Compact Cameras: #7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 93
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Nikon A1000

Compare WX500 vs A1000

16 MP | 1/2.3" BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-840 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #362
Rank in Compact Cameras: #20

Nikon Coolpix A1000
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 91
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony HX99

Compare WX500 vs HX99

18 MP | 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
24-720 mm Lens

Rank in All Cameras: #397
Rank in Compact Cameras: #26

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Imaging
Features
Value for Money
Portability 94
Overall Score
Portrait
Street
Sports
Daily
Landscape
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