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April 2010
(81%)
53 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Good photo quality for smaller prints, Modest improvement at middle ISO sensitivities versus conventional sensors, 10X, 25 250 mm lens in a compact body, Optical image stabilization, Limited manual controls, Intelligent Auto mode picks a scene mode for you, Builtin GPS tags both the location and direction of your photos, Fast autofocus performance in good light, Cool Intelligent Sweep Panorama fe
Heavy noise reduction smudges details, even at lower ISOs; highest sensitivities not really usable, Camera clips highlights easily; occasional (but slight) overexposure, Redeye a problem, though you can remove it in playback mode, Only two apertures to choose from at any time; no shutter or aperture priority modes, Flash is on the weak side, Image stabilization cannot be turned off, No optical vi
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V is a compact ultra zoom camera that features a nice 25 - 250 mm zoom lens, image stabilization, a built-in GPS, limited manual controls, and 1080i HD video recording. And, due to its back-illuminated CMOS sensor, it's able...
Compact and attractive body design, Good quality G lens with a 10x range from 25mm to 250mm, Optical Image Stabilization with "Active" movie mode, Exmor-R back-illuminated CMOS sensor, Bionz processor performs some great tricks (like the foll...
Zooming is too jerky for precise composition, Only two apertures, ND filter used, No contrast, sharpness or saturation controls, No Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority modes, Both Dynamic Range Optimization and SteadyShot image stabilization are auto...
That's a longer list of Cons than I expected. The Con items themselves represent relatively minor issues or misplaced expectations whereas the Pro items represent real value. So don't let the list fool you. Let the Sony HX5V fool you instead. Turn...
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.
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.
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 suc...
Abstract: The Sony Cyber-shot HX5V is the world’s first camera that integrates GPS and Compass functions, as well as Sony's unique Sweep Panorama function. It features a 25-250mm (equivalent) lens and a 10.2-megapixel Exmor R ™ CMOS sensor. The built-in HDR (Hi...
Panorama, low-light and backlight correction modes; GPS receiver and compass for geotagging; excellent colour accuracy and low-light performance
No aperture-priority or shutter-priority modes, geotagging requires software on a Windows PC, images aren't always sharp
Don't call Sony's GPS-enabled, feature-loaded DSC-HX5V a gimmick camera. It supplements its in-camera goodies with great image quality and terrific shooting modes...
Published: 2010-04-29, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
Like: In ideal conditions and with ISO setting no higher than 200 the image results are good. The curious Twilight Handheld and Backlight Correction modes do improve pictures in some conditions.
Dislike: The noise reduction is aggressive, smudging fine detail. It cannot be turned off and it is applied at all ISO speeds, so we were not able to test the claims made for the Exmor sensor. In fact the extreme NR produces much the same results from the
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....
Abstract: Despite designing its Cyber-shot primarily for snapshooters, DSC-HX5V Sony has included some features to appeal to photo enthusiasts. For starters, there's the new Exmor R (back-illuminated) CMOS sensor, which provides a sensible effective resolution o...
Abstract: If you are looking for a compact camera that packs a powerful zoom but still fits the pocket, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V should be at the top of your list. With its 25-250mm 10x zoom lens and features such as GPS, compass, Intelligent Sweep Panorama,...
