At A Glance

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.

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

The Specs

Display
Display size 3.0 inches
Viewfinder None
Touchscreen 0
Storage
Internal Memory 0.045 MB
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces
  • A/V Output
  • HDMI
  • USB
Dimensions
Width 4.125 inches
Depth 1.0 inches
Height 2.375 inches
Weight 0.44375 pounds
Lens Features
Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) 25.0 mm
Maximum aperture 3.5
Focus features Spot Focus
Storage Media
Memory stick Memory Stick PRO Duo
Supported Image Formats
JPG Yes

Performance

Performance (New)
Exposure Very Good
Color Superior
Sharpness Fair
Distortion Good
Video Quality Good
Video Sound Quality Very Good