Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX5 Digital Camera
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX5 Digital Camera

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  • Digital Zoom: Without Digital Zoom
  • HD Recording Format: 1080i (HDTV) 1080p (HDTV) 720p (HDTV)
  • Camera Type: Compact
  • Weight: 0.38 lb.
  • LCD Screen Size: 3 in.
  • Resolution: 10.2 Megapixel
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Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX5 Digital Camera

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. AVCHD Movie Mode records amazingly detailed video and a 25mm equivalent wide angle 10 x high-zoom G Lens offers stellar image quality.

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A Compact that does 1080p Video

bynad_masters May 30, 2010
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Pros Excellent auto mode, 1080p video, compact size, 10x optical zoom
Cons Lots of noise in low-light videos, noticeable barrel distortion in video at...
Recommended it? Yes

The Sony DSC-HX5V is a brand new camera announced in CES and released early 2010. It created a lot of buzz because it is a pocketable camera that also carries a 10x optical zoom. New features such as swivel panorama automatically creates panorama photos from one smooth motion going from left to... Read full review »

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HORRIBLE

bylinzhoo2u Aug 22, 2011
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Pros creative modes, ease of use, HD video, long battery life
Cons poor image quality in auto mode, expensive, "cheap" feeling body
Recommended it? No

I purchased this camera after my Canon was stolen and I needed a replacement. After a thorough research on small point and shoot cameras, I narrowed my selection down between this camera and the comparable Canon SP3500.  In the end, I ultimately chose this one because I was wowed by all... Read full review »

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Beats The Pants Off Nikon's S8100 - Full HD, Easy Panorama Shots, Manual Mode!

bytruegenius May 18, 2011
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Pros Buttery-smooth (60 fps) 1080i HD video, 10X optical zoom, manual modes, burst shoots,...
Cons LCD could be sharper; battery takes 4 hours to charge; shorter battery life shooting video
Recommended it? Yes

                When I typically think of Sony products, I normally think of stylish, quality offerings that cost just a bit more than others in their price class.  I also think of a manufacturer that likes to do things... Read full review »

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This item is new, it is an open box 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. 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. "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance iSweep Panorama Mode captures stunning panoramic images 10x optical zoom Sony G-Lens with 25mm wide angle; 1080i AVCHD Movie records high-quality HD movies

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V 10.2 MP Digital Camera, 8GB SD Card, and Camera Case

Features 10.2 Megapixel Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Image Sensor 3.0 Clear Photo LCD Display (230k pixels) Card SlotsĀ - Memory Stick Duo media and SD/SDHC media 10x (25mm equivalent) Professional- Quality Optical Zoom G-Lens Intelligent AF Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization Anti-Motion Blur Mode Handheld Twilight High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) 11 Scene Modes GPS and Compass TransferJet Technology Backlight Correction HDR Easy Shooting Mode Intelligent (iAuto) Auto Mode Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode Face Detection Technology Motion Detection Smile Shutter Technology Anti-Blink Function High Speed Shooting HD MP4 Movie Mode HDMI Output Connectivity Viewing modes In-Camera Retouching Tools PhotoMusic Function Guide Lithium-Ion Battery Includes Sony PMBP (Picture Motion Browser) Software Exposure System D-Range Optimizer : Standard ISO : Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 Metering : Yes Noise Reduction : Yes Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Advanced Sports / Gourmet / Pet White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1(White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push. Power Battery Capacity : Approx. 155 minutes / Approx. 310 images (when shooting still images) Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM G type 3.6V Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.1W Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor Convenience Features Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes Power Save Mode : Standard / Stamina /Off Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off Recording Media Type : 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/SDXC media Microphone/Speake r : Ster...

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V 10.2 MP Digital Camera, 16GB Card, Spare Batt, Case & More

Features 10.2 Megapixel Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Image Sensor 3.0 Clear Photo LCD Display (230k pixels) Card SlotsĀ - Memory Stick Duo media and SD/SDHC media 10x (25mm equivalent) Professional- Quality Optical Zoom G-Lens Intelligent AF Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization Anti-Motion Blur Mode Handheld Twilight High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200) 11 Scene Modes GPS and Compass TransferJet Technology Backlight Correction HDR Easy Shooting Mode Intelligent (iAuto) Auto Mode Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode Face Detection Technology Motion Detection Smile Shutter Technology Anti-Blink Function High Speed Shooting HD MP4 Movie Mode HDMI Output Connectivity Viewing modes In-Camera Retouching Tools PhotoMusic Function Guide Lithium-Ion Battery Includes Sony PMBP (Picture Motion Browser) Software Exposure System D-Range Optimizer : Standard ISO : Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 Metering : Yes Noise Reduction : Yes Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Advanced Sports / Gourmet / Pet White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1(White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push. Power Battery Capacity : Approx. 155 minutes / Approx. 310 images (when shooting still images) Battery Type : InfoLITHIUM G type 3.6V Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.1W Service and Warranty Information Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor Convenience Features Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes Power Save Mode : Standard / Stamina /Off Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off Recording Media Type : 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/SDXC media Microphone/Speake r : Stereo ...

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Product Details and Features

Product MPN

MPN DSCHX5VBCEH

Key Features

Digital Zoom Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format 1080i (HDTV) • 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV)
Camera Type Compact
Weight 0.38 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in.
Resolution 10.2 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 10x
Features Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection • Blink Detection • AF Tracking • Smile Detection • HDR (High Dynamic Range) Function

Image Quality

Camera Resolution 10.2 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS

Video

Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 1440 x 1080
Max Movie Length Without Limit (Depends on the camera free memory size)
Video Speed 30 fps

Lens

Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 10x
Focus Type Autofocus
Focal Length 4.25 - 42.5 mm
Macro Focus Range 0.16 in. to Infinity (w) / 3.28 in. to Infinity (t)
35mm Zoom Lens 25 - 250 mm

Exposure Control

Aperture Range f3.5/f8 (w/t)
Shutter Speed 2 - 1/1600 sec
Frames Per Second 10 Frames
White Balance Auto • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset)

Flash

Flash Functions Flash Off • Auto Flash • Slow Sync • Forced On
Flash Type Built-In
ISO Speeds Auto • 125 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 1600 • 3200

Storage

Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick DUO PRO
Compression Modes Normal • Uncompressed
Built-in Memory Size 45 MB

Included Features

Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker

Viewfinder / Display

LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position
Viewfinder Digital
LCD Screen Resolution 230,400 pixels

Interfaces

Video Interface Video Out
Interface Type USB 2.0

Power Supply

Battery Type Proprietary Li-Ion
Battery Life 390 Images

System Requirements

Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional • Apple Mac OS X 10

Dimensions

Weight 0.38 lb.
Depth 1 in.
Height 2.38 in.
Width 4.13 in.

Warranty

Warranty 1 Year

Miscellaneous

UPC 4905524669336
Product ID 95258022
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AC Power Cord • AV Cable • HDMI Adapter
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot

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