Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 was announced in 2010 and is a 1/2.4-inch (6.104 x 4.578 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.2 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HXx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HXx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Sony HX9V Compare	July 2011	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX7V Compare	July 2011	16.2 MP 1/2.3-inch	125 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 921k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX5	June 2010	10.2 MP 1/2.4-inch	125 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Sony HX1 Compare	April 2009	9.1 MP 1/2.4-inch	125 - 3,200	Tilting 3.0" 230k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 vs Cyber-shot DSC-HX1.

In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5.

Fixed screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 features a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.104 x 4.578 mm and a total area of 27.9 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 3456 x 2592 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The camera has an image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 comes with NP-BG1 battery pack.

Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

The camera has 45 MB internal storage and a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo/optional SD/SDHC card slot.

Shutter

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 3.80 m.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 29 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.14"). It weighs 200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

102 mm (4.02")

58 mm (2.28")

58 mm (2.28")

29 mm (1.14")