Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V

// April 1st, 2010 // digital photography

Last Updated (01 April’10):
- Review by CNET.uk

Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V is a 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization. The camera also features HD movie recording, integrated GPS receiver and compass, ISO 125-3200, Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode, and a 3.0″ Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels). The camera measures 4 1/8″ x 2 3/8″ x 1 3/16″ (102.9mm x 57.7mm x 28.9mm ) and weighs 6.0oz. (170g).

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Overall [4.5/5] | Latest Price Info

Expert Reviews

Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V Reviews

CNET.uk reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V and writes;
“The Sony Cyber-shot HX5V’s technology is stunning, it handles like a dream and it’s both responsive and simple to use. That makes its over-smoothed and barely mediocre images screamingly frustrating. Sony needs to tone its noise-reduction software down”
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

TrustedReviews reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V and writes;
“The camera is well made, handles and performs extremely well, and is capable of producing very good results under a wide range of circumstances. It is a technological tour-de-force loaded with more features than anything else on the market.”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

CameraLabs reviews the Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V and writes;
“The bottom line is Sony’s Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 delivers a highly compelling combination of traditional and unique features, and while it may fall down on a couple of aspects, the overall experience remains very strong. As such it easily earns our Highly Recommended rating”
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Hands-on review by CNET;

Hands-on review by PhotographyBay;
“Sony looks to be using a noise reduction method in the HX5V that is similar to what was used in the WX1 (which was bang-on good) and does fairly well at ISO 3200 for a point and shoot camera. While you won’t be shooting poster-sized masterpieces at ISO 3200, it will easily handle 4×6 prints for the family album and web sharing throughout the ISO range”

User Opinions

Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V User Reviews

Great Job, Sony! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“…Functionally, the camera was a dream. The panoramic pictures are fantastic and the regular shots were similarly all well exposed. When I got home and ran some of the video clips I captured on my HDTV (for example: the high speed Eurostar rail link between London and Paris, the elevator ride at the Eiffel Tower) I was astounded at the quality. When I used the GPS geotag data and linked to a mapping site, the locations were spot on. The menus seemed overwhelming at first but with a bit of use they become easy to work. Overall, I’m thrilled with the camera. My only caveat would be to have extra batteries handy as it seemed to be a very hungry beast! “ – Stuart G.

Most fun camera ever! Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
“…This camera just does so much that it adds new dimensions of fun to taking pictures, and its advanced features are made easier to use than you might expect. There’s even an “easy mode” that increases the size of the text on the display and simplifies the information shown for your less-technology-savvy user. Just a great fun camera overall.” – Gavin S.

Lousy docs Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
“This is a great camera for the price, especially with the built-in compass and GPS capability. I have no complaint with the camera itself except for the microphone placement which is located where one naturally places fingers to hold the camera. My complaint is with the lousy documentation. You really have to dig in order to learn how to use the GPS information recorded with each image or movie. I own cameras from Sony’s major competitors, Nikon and Canon, and both companies provide user manuals that are far superior. “ – John

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Features

Sony CyberShot DSC-HX5V Features

3.0″ Clear Photo LCD™ display (230k pixels)
Compose and show off your images on the large 3.0” (230K) Clear Photo LCD ™ display, which features a special anti-reflective coating for sharp visibility, even in bright sunlight.

10x (25mm equivalent) Professional-quality optical zoom G-Lens
G lenses are used in top of the line digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro-sumer HD Camcorders. Capture the action up close with the 10x optical zoom, and with the 25mm equivalent wide angle lens the HX5V even allows you to capture more of the scenes in landscape or group portraits.

10.2 Megapixel Back-illuminated “Exmor R” CMOS Image Sensor
The DSC-HX5V features a 10.2 megapixel “Exmor R” CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera’s wide angle G lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined “Exmor R” CMOS sensor and BIONZ™ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand-held Twilight and 1080i movie modes.

Anti-Motion Blur Mode
Capture cleaner and sharper images in low light for non landscape shots. When set in Anti-motion Blur Mode, the DSC-HX5V captures six images in a fraction of a second with higher shouter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and eliminate subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

Handheld Twilight
Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Handheld Twilight Mode, the DSC-HX5V captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, you can capture images in low light, without flash, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode
Capture expansive landscapes with Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode. Press shutter and sweep and the camera does the rest, continuously, shooting images and in one second stitching them together. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to avoid subject distortion.

High Speed Shooting (10fps)
The HX5V can capture full 10.2 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 fps, helping to ensure you never miss the decisive moment. What’s more, the HX5V employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

1080i AVCHD Movie Mode
Record movies in 1080i AVCHD high definition at 60i9. The AVCHD format captures a high degree of detail and smooth movement, and when footage is burned to disc, can be played back on Blu-ray Disc™ players, Sony® PlayStation®3 systems and compatible PCs and HDTVs.

GPS and Compass
An integrated GPS receiver and compass record the location and direction of every shot you take and let you view your images on a map with compatible computer and internet applications, so you can remember where you took your favorite shots

Backlight Correction HDR
Shooting high-contrast scenes can often lead to washed out backgrounds and details lost in shadow. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking two pictures at different settings and processing the best elements of both into a single image.

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.

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