Testseek.co.uk have collected 53 expert reviews of the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V and the average rating is 81%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V.
April 2010
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53 Reviews
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Users
(82%)
103 Reviews
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Panorama
Lowlight
Backlight correction modes
GPS receiver and compass for geotagging
Excellent color accuracy and lowlight performance
Quality pictures and excllent results from our tests
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Fast operation. Excellent image quality. Superior video recording (1080i60). Large, 3-inch LCD. Clever in-camera software for creating panoramic photos and reducing image noise. Integrated GPS and compass.
Competition offers more zoom in similar body size.
While you can get more zoom in a same-size camera from competitors, Sony makes up for it with a wealth of innovative features and clever in-camera software in the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V. Buy it now...
Abstract: The Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V is makes a perfect 10.Three times over!Ten megapixels (and a bit). Ten times optical zoom. Ten frames a second continuous shooting. Which, as I figure, could make this camera fairly rare.Get that? Ten full res 3648×2736 pix...
GPS automatically sets the camera's clock depending on the time zone you're traveling in. Intelligent Sweep Panorama captures wide or tall subject matter — think Grand Canyon or the Sears Tower — just by pressing the shutter and sweeping the camera in front of you. Records full 1080p HD video in popular AVCHD format with stereo sound.
GPS signal quickly surrendered to buildings or even overhanging trees. Doesn't display nearby place names or points of interest during playback. Confusing menu system makes adjusting GPS setting a chore.
Panorama, low-light, backlight correction modes, GPS receiver and compass for geotagging, Excellent color accuracy and low-light performance,
No aperture-priority or shutter-priority modes, Images aren't always sharp
No doubt about it: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V is a go-to pick for anyone who craves cool-factor extras backed by impressive performance. The DSC-HX5V is neck-and-neck at the top of our latest pocket megazoom cameras chart with the stellar Canon Powe...
Panorama, lowlight, backlight correction modes, GPS receiver and compass for geotagging, Excellent color accuracy and lowlight performance,
No aperturepriority or shutterpriority 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. ...
In most regards the Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-HX5V scores high marks where it needs to. It’s a nice looking camera, packed with actually useful special features, several of which are bound to spoil users when compared to other camera’s so-called special feat...
In sum, the Sony Cyber-shot HX5V is an excellent point and shoot camera. It has plenty of features for the enthusiast user, while being able to maintain a simple interface for those who need a little time to adjust to all that the camera can do. If y...
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...
