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Sony DSC-HX5V 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 10x Wide Angle Zoom with Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization and 3.0 inch LCD | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: Photography
List Price: $349.99
Buy Used: $289.00
as of 9/10/2010 10:49 PDT details
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New (30) Used (5) Refurbished (1) from $289.00
Seller: mistanboli2
Rating:  92 reviews
Sales Rank: 63
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Optical Zoom: 10
Maximum Resolution: 10.4
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 1.2 x 4.1 x 2.4
MPN: HX5
Model: HX5
UPC: 027242776630
EAN: 0027242776630
ASIN: B00328HR76
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance | | • | iSweep Panorama Mode captures stunning panoramic images | | • | Fast capture with 10fps at full 10.2-megapixel resolution | | • | 10x optical zoom Sony G-Lens with 25mm wide angle; 1080i AVCHD Movie records high-quality HD movies | | • | Recording Media : 45MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed), optional Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC media |
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Product 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 Mode9 records amazingly detailed video and a 25mm equivalent wide angle 10x high-zoom G Lens allows you to take captivating images. 3.0" Clear Photo LCD display (230k pixels)1 : 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.110x (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.9Anti-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 Twil
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 Great camera but not very sturdy! September 10, 2010
Robin Hoffman (Pace, Florida United States)
I've had this camera for 3 months. I tend to use the 'auto' setting most, and love the pictures it takes. The camera has been well treated and even has its factory stickers still on it. However, after only 3 months the zoom lens wouldn't extend upon turning the camera on. The official repair center claims there is internal corrosion (not covered by the warranty) and wanted to charge me $200 more than I paid for the camera to repair it! Needless to say, I had them send it back to me unfixed. Well the zoom lens now extends but now the display screen is covered with white dots. The pictures it takes look normal on my computer, but its hard to see on the display screen. So it's back to the repair shop... and dealing with unhelpful service reps. Very disappointing and an expensive lesson on what NOT to buy!
 Sony HX5 September 5, 2010
JohnO
We took this camera on a two week vacation. The quality of the images is fantastic. Buy an extra battery in order to have a fresh one available. The camera captures images in very low light. I did not try the video and/or panorama features. Gps & time zone adjustment works well.
 Beware - do search for "sony cybershot memory problem" first September 3, 2010
Glark (Berkeley, California USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Classic story. Did the research. Picked this camera. Brought it for anniversary trip to Hawaii. Five days in, I get a memory stick error. Say goodbye to pictures for the trip. This was when I did a google search for "sony cybershot memory stick problem" and came up with tons of hits, including people wondering why Sony can't get this right from years ago. Sony customer support was no help. They just told me to go out and buy another memory card and a card reader and check it out. So I did that. Sure enough, it was a problem with the camera, not the memory card! But searching for that error, I can upon a ton of people with the same problem. So that's my advice. Check that. And then buy another camera!
Best low-light P&S for the money September 2, 2010
Matt Eye
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Have had the camera two months and works very well. I am not going to compare it to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 (because I own it but broken last fall--and I like the Sony better anyway), other than I'll say that the Lumix can't handle low light/indoor shots well without upping the ISO with flash off (and that looks bad).
The unique features on this Sony P&S is, at the time, the only (or one of the few) CMOS sensor, unlike CCD, which doesn't perform as well in low-light, and vertical bars, green/purple streaks when the sun is in the range. You don't have this problem with CMOS, and its speed and sensitivity in low-light are its main advantages over CCD. However, it doesn't make much difference in ambient light.
The nice thing about the Sony is that it features GPS (I don't use that feature, and it drains battery life), Blink/Smile detection (see Cons), full-HD video, high-res/high-zoom capabilities (you can zoom during movies, but you can't take a photo while taking movies--the shutter button you use to take a photo will just end the movie as if you activated the Movie record button). You have very fast performance, can take ten full-res (10 MP) burst, but will take some seconds to write to the card. Sweep Panorama works great, but doesn't do well with contrast (e.g. at a baseball game--I've done it twice). However, resolution is rather low, but not bad for upload to Web, email, and maybe print as a banner for an ad.
What I like (Pros)...
- Performs well in any lighting conditions, and colors accurate (with/without flash)
- In order to get decent results in low-light, use Anti-Motion Blur or Handheld Twilight (these work well)
- AVCHD (full-HD) movies look great, but somewhat noisy in low light, quite detailed
- Average photo quality for its price (some aggressive noise reduction)
- Auto iA average performance (I don't use it that much though--manual works better)
- Average battery life given its very small size (the charger takes five hours, so I'd say a mixed bag for this listing)
- Image stabilization works very well, especially for sports shots in low-light
What I don't like (Cons)..
- Blink/Smile Detection doesn't work based on my experience (tried taking self-portrait by smiling, regardless of 'smile sensitivity' setting, didn't 'auto-take'), or if it does work (e.g. haven't bothered trying with group), most likley not very well
- Panorama feature doesn't work well in low or dim light because of contrast can't be handled properly
- You can't take photos during movie mode (you can with a Canon PowerShot S2 IS and later, though, but that's no compact)
- Could use less aggression for noise reduction
- Panasonic DMC-FZ35 performs better with much less noise in low-light for movies (about as detailed though)
- Battery life could be better, and the included charger charges too slowly
That's enough for my experience at this time. Great camera, a little above average for your $350 P&S. This model made in China, but performs as if it were made in Japan!
Thanks for reading my review. Good luck! (Next camera, will probably be a DSLR. Finally?)
Never Again September 1, 2010
angloindophile
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
An enthusiastic salesman convinced me to buy this, and I regret it. The original lens setting is so far out that when you zoom in the 10.2 times, it's basically the same as your naked eye view. In addition, while I was using this during a very hot, humid day at the Great Wall of China, sweat got inside, and the camera began to malfunction. Sony won't honor the warranty -- even though I had bought it three weeks before. Never again will I get a Sony camera. Dear reader, consider Canon instead.
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