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alaScore 82

262 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 262 reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Comments about the price and portability are overall positive. The size and image quality also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the optics and low light performance, while views are divided on the memory.

usability, image quality, size, portability, price

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the reliability and screen. The contrast and performance also get good views, whereas there are mixed views on the size and memory.

image quality, performance, contrast, screen, reliability

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 123 user reviews of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and portability. The size and image quality are also appreciated. There are some critical views about the low light performance.

usability, image quality, size, portability, price

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by (dpreview.com)

Sony DSC-P5 Review

 

The DSC-P5 is Sony's latest update to their range, joining (and soon replacing) the DSC-P1 on which its based. Those observant will have already noticed it's carrying the new '3.2 megapixel' notation which is in compliance with the new JCIA effective...

Good image quality, good colour and capable dynamic range Stylish and pocketable, slightly thinner and lighter than last years P1 Excellent build quality, metal case 'Flat face' when lens is retracted Automatic lens cover Auto Focus assist lamp with...

Lens quality at max aperture and telephoto / softness near edges Lens exhibited chromatic aberrations and some barrel distortion Slow start up time Limited white balance options, no manual white balance preset Limited night / twilight ability Average...

Here's my rating of the Sony DSC-P5: (3 megapixel ultra-compact)

Aug, 2001
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Expert review by : Phil Askey (dpreview.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5

 

The DSC-P5 is Sony's latest update to their range, joining(and soon replacing) the DSC-P1 on which its based. Those observant willhave already noticed it's carrying the new '3.2 megapixel' notation whichis in compliance with the newJCIA effective...

Good image quality, good colour and capable dynamic range ; Stylish and pocketable, slightly thinner and lighter than last years P1 ; Excellent build quality, metal case ; Flat face' when lens is retracted ; Automatic lens cover ; Auto Focus assist...

Lens quality at max aperture and telephoto / softness near edges ; Lens exhibited chromatic aberrations and some barrel distortion ; Slow start up time ; Limited white balance options, no manual white balance preset ; Limited night / twilight ability ;...

The DSC-P5 is built and designed to be the kind of camerayou can take anywhere, it will slip into a bag or a jacket pocket, withits flat surfaces nothing will get snagged or damaged. Build quality isvery good and so is egronomic design, despite its...

Aug, 2001
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Expert review by : Steve's Digicams (steves-digicams.com)

Sony DSC-P5

 

Continue on to Page Two CyberShot P5 Specifications Imager 1/1.8" 3.34-megapixel CCD Image Sizes Still: 2048x1536, 2048x1360 (3:2), 1600x1200, 1280x960, 640x480 MPEG: 320x240 and 160x120 ClipMotion GIF: 160x120 and 80x72 Recording Formats Still: JPEG,...

Aug, 2001
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Expert review by (imaging-resource.com)

Sony DSC-P5

 

Sony Electronics Inc. is well known for its consumer camcorders, notebook computers, and other multimedia products, blazing a long trail of innovations, including the first electronic still camera -- the Sony Mavica -- released in 1981. The company's...

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Expert review by : Jeff Keller (dcresource.com)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5

 

With a retail price of $599, the DSC-P5 is sure to give the competition a run for the money. Read our review to find out how it "measures up"

Very good bundle ; Very small, light, and THIN ; Great photo quality ; Impressive startup and shot-to-shot speeds ; Nice movie mode w/sound

Proprietary battery and memory card ; Night shots not great ; No manual controls

Just like with its predecessor (the DSC-P1), the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5 is one of my favorite "little cameras". It's got a wide array of features, stopping short of having manual controls of things like shutter speed and aperture. But for the...

Feb, 2002
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Expert review by : Gordon Laing (What PC?)

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-P5

 

This small and light digital camera maintains Sony's reputation for good hardware.

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The smallest 3.2-megapixel digital camera with a 3x optical zoom lens we've seen. There's little manual control and you'll need a second battery and bigger memory card, but it's irresistible and highly recommended nonetheless.

Apr, 2002
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Expert review by (ephotozine.com)

Sony DSC-P5

 

Sony DSC-P5 test

Dec, 2001
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

durable, practical and worth the value

 

ease of use, quality, convenience

weight, size, time

Oct, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Digital Cameras should be made by camera companies

 

small(smallest), lightweight

poor ergonomics, 128M_max memory, poor battery life, poor optics

Oct, 2003
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

I Love this camera

 

I first started to research for a digital camera last summer, because I didn't want to bring a non-digital camera on vacation.

small, lightweight, can hold a LOT of pictures with 128 meg memory stick, video feature.

Videos are not clear if dark and in highest resolution is limited to 30 secs.

May, 2003
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