Sony DSC HX5V Review w/ Sample Pictures Part 1

In-depth Impressions of the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V. Sample photos at the end of part 2.

Functions Discussed: Intelligent Auto; Program Mode; Manual; Macro; i Sweep Panorama; Backlight HDR; Anti Motion Blur; Handheld Twighlight; HD Movie (Video)

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Science & Technology

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• low
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[chichichimi11]

Hows the battery life?

[FredB127]

@chichichimi11 very good. i used the camera a lot on a recent trip to asia and i never came close to running out on a single day. you could probably go two days of heavy use but i can't guarantee that. 

[avio07]

What camera did you use to record this video?

[FredB127]

@avio07 I used a flip mino.

[TERYDOTCOM]

Hi, how is the best way to get the hi def video out of the camera thru an editor and into what is really a 1080 hd picture? sony has the pmb software set up to export but you need to convert it to wmv or possibly mpeg4 or maybe m2ts. i loose lots of resolution by converting formats. i dont have sony Vegas - the only editing programs i have found that will even work are windows live movie maker and gom player. i would appreciate your comments and advice.

[FredB127]

@TERYDOTCOM sorry but i dont really do much with HD video so I have no advice for you. you might want to check out a program called format factory. i use it to convert video but i'm not sure it does what you want. worth a look, though. best of luck!

[myrtic1]

Very nice review, helpfull. I just ordered mine online for a trip i'm making to USA. Hope it'll fulfill my expectations :)

[maybachant]

what is the s stop option?

[ssengkky]

@FunnyAccent1

I've heard enough from all comments, but i need only one clear answer if this camera HX5V is good. Image quality and video. I bought Cannon SX210 in late December 2010, and felt very disappointed cos of poor quality and its function. So i need to change from Cannon to Sony and hope i can get a real answer cos i dun want to feel i waste my money in rubbish bin. Thank you.

[calikalinfo]

 So which one is better this DSC-HX5V OR the Tx7.???

[FunnyAccent1]

FredB127, in one way I like your explanations which I viewed before I got my Sony HX5V, but then there is a lack of showing actual footage.. I let the footage talk, regardless of editing skill (which I lack). but look at my test-zoom-video for the HX5V, titled "WOW! Sony Cybershot DSC-HX55V...". Your explanation and my vid would be a great combination...:)

[mattdj313]

Talky talky talky. No more talky. Show me samples.