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ProductCode: sony_dschx5
Award: ""
ImageURL: /files/p/products/sony_dschx5/9a78b2d2edf3462f80633fab791f7d71.png
Name: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5
ShortSpecs:
    - 10 megapixels
    - 3″ screen
    - 25 – 250 mm (10×)
ReviewScore: 70
URL: /products/sony/compacts/sony_dschx5
ReviewData:
    ExecutiveSummary: 'Released summer 2010, the feature-rich Sony Cyber-shot HX5 comes equipped with a 10MP Exmor R back illuminated CMOS sensor, 25-250mm lens and offers AVCHD 1080i Full HD movie recording, image stabilization and Intelligent Sweep Panorama. The HX5 is also equipped with a built-in GPS and compass. Externally, the Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 is similar to the H55, but the few differences between the two models are fairly major. Although the span of the lens is the same, at 25-250mm in both models, they do not share a sensor. The HX5''s sensor is of a lower resolution than the H55, at 10 rather than 14 million pixels, but it is EXMOR-R, a backlit CMOS type, designed to be more sensitive in poor light than a conventional small-format imager. It also packs a powerful video mode, and offers 1080p HD video   recording, in the AVCHD format. The HX5 also adds a built-in GPS   receiver and magnetometer (or in plain English: a compass). Other features include Sony''s Super SteadyShot optical stabilisation system, and the same Smile Shutter and blink detection modes that are found on the H55. Overall, the HX5 is essentially a good camera, let down by very little customization and poor operational speed.'
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    ReviewSummary:
        GoodFor: General photography, especially travel, where the compass and GPS are really useful. Movie mode is excellent too.
        NotSoGoodFor: More advanced users, or fast-changing environments where speed is of the essence.
        Conclusion: Judged on image quality alone, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 would be amongst the best performers in this group test. Like the H55 though, the HX5 doesn't offer a lot of control, and its operational speed is slower than we expect for a camera of this type and pricepoint. As a point-and-shoot, though, the HX5 excells.
    ASIN:
        - B003DW9VU2
        - B00328HR76
Specs:
    AEBracketing: ""
    Announced: Jan 7, 2010
    AperturePriority: "No"
    ArticulatedLCD: Fixed
    Autofocus:
        - Contrast Detect (sensor)
        - Multi-area
        - Center
        - Single
        - Live View
    AutofocusAssistLamp: ""
    Battery: Battery Pack
    BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion NP-BG1 battery & charger
    BatteryLifeCIPA: ""
    BodyMaterial: ""
    BodyType: Compact
    BoostedISOMaximum: ""
    BuiltInFlash: "Yes"
    BuyingOptions: Check prices
    ColorFilterArray: ""
    ColorSpace: ""
    ContinuousDrive: 10.0 fps
    CustomWhiteBalance: "Yes"
    DigitalZoom: Yes (14x)
    Dimensions: 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14″)
    DriveModes: ""
    EffectivePixels: 10 megapixels
    EnvironmentallySealed: "No"
    ExposureCompensation: ±2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
    ExposureModes: ""
    ExternalFlash: "No"
    FileFormat: ""
    FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
    FlashRange: 3.80 m
    FocalLengthEquiv: 25–250 mm
    Format: AVCHD
    GPS: Built-in
    GPSNotes: ""
    HDMI: "Yes"
    HeadphonePort: ""
    ISO: Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
    ImageParameters: ""
    ImageRatioWh: 4:3, 16:9
    ImageStabilization: Optical
    ImageStabilizationNotes: ""
    JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard
    LiveView: "Yes"
    MSRP: ""
    MacroFocusRange: 5 cm (1.97″)
    ManualExposureMode: "Yes"
    ManualFocus: "No"
    MaxResolution: 3456 x 2592
    MaximumAperture: F3.5–5.5
    MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/1600 sec
    MeteringModes:
        - Multi
        - Center-weighted
        - Spot
    Microphone: Stereo
    MicrophonePort: ""
    MinimumShutterSpeed: 30 sec
    Modes: ""
    NormalFocusRange: 100 cm (39.37″)
    NumberOfFocusPoints: "9"
    OpticalZoom: 10×
    OrientationSensor: "Yes"
    OtherResolutions: 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
    Processor: Bionz
    RemoteControl: "No"
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
    ReviewPreview: "70%DPReview score\n                                    \n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Read group review ...\n                                    \n                                    \n                                        Jun 16, 2010"
    SceneModes: ""
    ScreenDots: 230,400
    ScreenSize: 3″
    ScreenType: ""
    SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2)
    SensorPhotoDetectors: ""
    SensorSize: 1/2.4" (6.104 x 4.578 mm)
    SensorType: BSI-CMOS
    ShutterPriority: "No"
    Speaker: Mono
    StorageIncluded: 45 MB Internal
    StorageTypes: Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal
    SubjectSceneModes: "Yes"
    TimelapseRecording: "No"
    TouchScreen: "No"
    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    UncompressedFormat: "No"
    VideographyNotes: ""
    ViewfinderCoverage: ""
    ViewfinderMagnification: ""
    ViewfinderResolution: ""
    ViewfinderType: None
    WBBracketing: ""
    WeightIncBatteries: 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
    WhiteBalancePresets: "7"
    Wireless: ""
    WirelessNotes: ""