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Sony DSC-H5

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000 Digital Camera

$449.99  |  1 store
From $629.99  |  9 stores
Product Description Savor every moment with true-to-life sharpness and detail. Sony’s powerful DSC-H5/B is the choice for those who want professional-quality prints in almost any environment. Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality.
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom 4x Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format - 1080p (HDTV)
Camera Type Standard Point and Shoot SLR/Professional
Weight 0.9 lb. 1.24 lb.
LCD Screen Size 2 in. 3 in.
Resolution 7.2 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Optical Zoom 12x 3.1x
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 7.2 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Image Resolutions - 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424 • 4928 x 3264
Video   
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA) • 160 x 112 640 x 480 (VGA) • 320 x 216 • HD (1280 x 720)
Video Format MPEG AVI • HD (High Definition)
Video Speed 30 fps -
Lens   
Interchangeable Lens Not Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Optical Zoom 12x 3.1x
Focus Type Autofocus & Manual Focus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 6 - 72 mm 18 - 55 mm
Macro Focus Range 0.74 in. (w) -
35mm Zoom Lens 36 - 432 mm -
Focus Range 19.7 in. (w) -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f8 (t) - f2.8/f3.7 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 0.25 - 1/2000 sec 1/2 - 1/4000 sec
Frames Per Second 1.4 Frames 30 Frames
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash • Fill-in Flash • Red-eye Reduction Flash • Slow Sync Flash Off • Auto Flash • Manual
Flash Type - Built-In & External
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 200 • 400 • 800 • 80 • 1000 Auto • 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Storage   
Memory Type Built-in • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick Pro SD Card
Compression Type JPEG JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
Compression Modes Fine • Normal -
Built-in Memory Size 32 MB -
Included Features   
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speaker With Built-in Speaker -
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder - Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 201,000 pixels -
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type - Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
System Requirements   
Operating System Apple Mac OS 9 • Apple Mac OS X • Microsoft Windows ME • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition • Microsoft Windows XP Professional -
Dimensions   
Weight 0.9 lb. 1.24 lb.
Depth 3.69 in. 3.1 in.
Height 3.25 in. 3.8 in.
Width 4.44 in. 5 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 027242679481 18208254781
Product ID 30041933 107626938
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Video Cable • Shoulder Strap • Battery Charger • Lens Cap Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Family Line Sony Cyber-shot Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN DSCH5/Bx D51001855
 
Consumer Reviews
Sony DSC-H5
Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera
$449.99
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5000 Digital Camera
From $629.99

Product Review Summary

3.6
Based on 29 user reviews
66% recommend this product
5 stars
8
4 stars
9
3 stars
7
2 stars
2
1 star
3
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (2)
  • Quality Construction (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Great Design (1)
Cons
  • Bulky (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (2)
  • Outdoors (2)
  • Office (1)
  • Travel (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

313

The Sony Cybershot DSC H5 How does it compare with the S3, FZ7, and Z612?

byHoward_Creech Jul 14, 2006
120 Helpfuls 121 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Very good image quality, stabilized 12X zoom, 3.0 inch LCD screen, and good ergonomics
Cons Mediocre battery life, No RAW or TIFF format, and above average chromatic aberration.
Recommended it? Yes

One of the hottest battles in the digital camera wars is currently being waged in the monster zoom digicam market. Most monster zoom digicams provide users with a wide range (10X-12X) image stabilized zoom, much of the flexibility and control of a dSLR, and all the convenience and ease of use of a... Read full review »

vchand
180

A great ultra zoom digital camera with built-in memory...

byvchand Jun 9, 2006
85 Helpfuls 86 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros One of the fastest digital cameras with a 3-in LCD and ultra zoom...
Cons Cannot use external flash on this camera...
Recommended it? Yes

One of my friends just purchased this new Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 digital camera and asked me to check it out to see if it was worth it or not. I had used this camera for a week before he came and took it away from me. This camera costs about $500 (but I think my friend paid about $400) and is one... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 19 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
15
4 stars
4
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (6)
  • Great Design (6)
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Compact (2)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (4)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Manual focus only in video mod (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • none (1)
  • No auto focus motor (1)
Good For
  • Outdoors (9)
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Home (7)
  • Travel (7)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

4

Great quality pictures, amazing camera!

bylex831 Aug 9, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great quality, easy to use, great settings, has video, good LCD screen
Cons Video quality is not as good as it could be
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this camera just over a year ago and I am in love with it. I was just starting out with photography, and this camera made it very easy and less confusing. The pre-set settings (Portrait, Landscape, etc.) take such great pictures that it was only until recently that I even bothered to... Read full review »

9

Nikon Quality

byALLPA Sep 8, 2011
14 Helpfuls 15 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes Nikon Accessories
Cons Difficult manual Focus, could use splilt image.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a camera that lives up to the Nikon name.  Quality optics, solid body and a familiar feel for those who have film Nikons.  I'm impressed with the sharpness and resolution of 12 Megapixels, the outstanding color and the flexibility of the settings.I've gotten rave reviews of the... Read full review »

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