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Sony Cyber shot DSC-HX5V Reviews
Digital camera - compact - 10.2 Mpix - optical zoom: 10 x - supported memory: MS Duo, SD, MS PRO... More product details
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355 reviews
August, 2010
Expert Reviews (43)
Review summary for the Sony Cyber shot DSC-HX5V
By (alaTest Semantic)Read the full review
alaTest has collected and analyzed 355 reviews from magazines and websites. People appreciate the video. The zoom also gets good ratings, but many are less positive about the battery.
Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 83/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber shot DSC-HX5V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 99/100 = Excellent quality.
August, 2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V review
By (cnet.com)Read the full review
Speedy shooting performance; compact, lightweight design; plenty of fun, useful features; very good low-light photo quality for a compact camera
Soft photos, videos; limited manual controls; GPS can't quickly be powered on and off
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V has shooting options for solving common snapshot camera issues, but some users still won't be thrilled with the results.
April, 2010
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
By Gordon Laing (cameralabs.com)Read the full review
The HX5's zoom offers an equivalent range of 25-250mm, taking you from seriously wide-angle to pretty powerful telephoto coverage in a compact body that'll squeeze into most pockets. This allows you to capture expansive landscapes, cramped interiors ...
10x zoom with 25mm wide angle.; HD movies at up to 1080i.; Built-in GPS with compass.; Very fast continuous shooting at 10fps.; Innovative and effective auto modes.; 10x zoom with 25mm wide angle.; HD movies at up to 1080i.; Built-in GPS with compass ...
No location names on-screen from GPS.; GPS often slower to lock-on than Lumix TZ10 / ZS7.; Low noise claims not realised. No better than rivals.; Adjustable 'aperture' of very limited use.; No location names on-screen from GPS.; GPS often slower to ...
Sony's first pocket super-zoom hits the ground running with a feature-set which genuinely stands out from the competition. None of its rivals feature 10fps continuous shooting, 1080i video recording, or the same degree of innovation and consistent ...
March, 2010
Partner Source
User Reviews (312)
Great Value, fun, Pics/Video acceptable at good light"
By ez2pilot (cnet.com)Read the full review
In short, I am happy with it so far, it's che...
HD Video
Soft picture (You will notice some oil paint effect when magnifying the pictures)
June, 2010
Partner Source
Abysmal picture quality, VERY disappointed"
By andy_23 (cnet.com)Read the full review
Where should I start... many of my friends wa...
25mm wide
Picture Quality is abysmal
June, 2010
Partner Source
Terrible Image Quality"
By jello50 (cnet.com)Read the full review
I would not recommend this camera. The camer...
Landscape Feature
Image Quality is dreadful. Audio is poor. Sony customer service is the worst
June, 2010
Partner Source
Videos (14)
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Manufacturer's Description
Capture stunning low-light images and sweeping panoramic views with the DSC-HX5V featuring an "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor. Plus, catch fast action shots with up to 10 frames per seconds shooting. Full HD movie mode records amazingly detailed video and a 25mm equivalent wide angle 10x high-zoom G lens offers stellar image quality.
Sony Cyber shot DSC-HX5V
Sony Cyber shot DSC-HX5V Details
Brand
Audio Input
Microphone Operation Mode
Stereo
Microphone Technology
Electret condenser
Type
Microphone
Battery
Battery Form Factor
Manufacturer specific
Manufacturer Battery Name
Sony NP-BG1
Camera Flash
Red Eye Reduction
Yes
Type
Built-in flash
Digital Camera
Digital Camera Type
Compact
Supported Flash Memory
Memory Stick Duo / SD Memory Card / Memory Stick PRO Duo / SDHC Memory Card / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo / SD Memory Card / Memory Stick Duo / SDHC Memory Card / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo
Dimensions & Weight
Depth
1in/1in / 1.1in
Height
2.3in
Weight
6oz
Width
4in/4in / 4.1in
Display (Projector)
Diagonal Size
3in
Diagonal Size (metric)
7.6cm
Display Form Factor
Built-in
Technology
TFT active matrix
Type
LCD display
Exposure Parameters
Shooting Programs
Landscape / Portrait mode / Twilight portrait / Back light / Pet / Fireworks / Soft snap / Panorama assist / Sports mode / Twilight mode / Beach / Backlight portrait / Twilight using a tripod / Snow / High sensitivity / Reducing blur / Handheld twilight / Gourmet/Reducing blur / High sensitivity / Snow / Twilight using a tripod / Backlight portrait / Beach / Twilight mode / Sports mode / Panorama assist / Soft snap / Fireworks / Pet / Back light / Twilight portrait / Portrait mode / Landscape / Handheld twilight / Gourmet
Flash Memory
Form Factor
Integrated
Storage Capacity
45MB
Header
Manufacturer
Sony
Model
DSC-HX5V
Packaged Quantity
1
Product Line
Sony Cyber-shot
Lens System
Lens Aperture
F/3.5-5.5
Max Focal Length
42.5mm
Min Focal Length
4.25mm
Optical Zoom
10
Type
Zoom lens
Miscellaneous
Color
Black/Gold
Optical Sensor
Optical Sensor Size
1/2.4 / 1/2.4"
Optical Sensor Size (metric)
10.6 mm ( 1/2.4 ) / 10.6 mm ( 1/2.4" )
Optical Sensor Type
Exmor R CMOS
Sensor Resolution
10.2Megapixel
Optical System
Built-in Optical Image Stabilizer
Yes
Image Stabilizer
Optical (Steady Shot)
Service & Support
Type
1 year warranty
Storage Floppy Drive
Type
None
Video Input
Digital Video Format
MPEG-4 / AVCHD
Digital Zoom
2
Face Detection
Yes
ISO (Max)
3200
Light Sensitivity
ISO 800 / ISO 125 / ISO 400 / ISO 200 / ISO 1600 / ISO 3200 / ISO auto/ISO auto / ISO 3200 / ISO 1600 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 125 / ISO 800
Shooting Modes
Frame movie mode
Special Effects
Fisheye / Soft Focus / Retro / Cross filter / Partial color / Radial blur / Unsharp masking/Soft Focus / Fisheye / Retro / Cross filter / Partial color / Radial blur / Unsharp masking
Still Image Format
JPEG
Type
Digital camera
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Type
None
Manufacturer's Description
Capture stunning low-light images and sweeping panoramic views with the DSC-HX5V featuring an "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor. Plus, catch fast action shots with up to 10 frames per seconds shooting. Full HD movie mode records amazingly detailed video and a 25mm equivalent wide angle 10x high-zoom G lens offers stellar image quality.
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