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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 · Sony Japan official silver DSC-W5 photograph, native 740 × 555 pixels; complete supplied canvas and background retained
Sony · Cyber-shot
Cyber-shot DSC-W5
A 5.1 MP CCD compact with a 3× Carl Zeiss zoom, optical finder, 2.5-inch screen, AA batteries and 32 MB internal storage.
- Type
- Compact
- Sensor
- 1/1.8-type
- Megapixels
- 5.1
- Lens
- 38–114 mm equivalent
- Video
- 640 × 480 at 30 fps
- Body weight
- 197 g
What reviewers say
TechRadar and Imaging Resource liked the sturdy body, readable screen, practical AA power and pleasing colour. TechRadar was especially positive about image processing, while Imaging Resource found noise reduction sacrificed subtle detail and high contrast lost highlights. TechRadar also criticised the narrow wide-angle view and slow zoom; Imaging Resource noted occasional foreground focus errors.
From techradar.com and old.imaging-resource.com
Specifications
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- Camera type
- Compact
- Sensor format
- 1/1.8-type
- Sensor type
- Super HAD CCD
- Effective resolution
- 5.1 MP
- Largest image
- 2592 × 1944
- RAW recording
- No
- Standard ISO range
- 100–400
- Sensor detail
- 1/1.8-type primary-colour CCD; original Japanese maker sheet gives 5.3 million total and 5.1 million effective photosites
- Image formats
- JPEG Fine or Standard; native 2592 × 1944 or 2592 × 1728 in 3:2 mode; no RAW recording
- Image processor
- Real Imaging Processor
Lens and shooting
- Built-in lens
- 38–114 mm equivalent
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8–5.2
- Optical zoom
- 3×
- Lens detail
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; actual 7.9–23.7 mm; optional VAD-WA adaptor supports conversion lenses and filters
- Autofocus
- Multi-point or centre AF with illuminator; normal range from 0.5 m, macro from 0.06 m wide or 0.3 m telephoto; five preset focus distances
- Shutter
- Automatic 1/8–1/2000 second; Program 1–1/2000 second; Manual 30–1/1000 second
- Burst detail
- Maker specifies up to nine full-resolution frames at approximately 0.7-second intervals; Multi Burst captures 16 small images into a composite and is a separate mode
- Flash
- Built-in automatic, forced, off or slow-sync flash with red-eye reduction; UK maker reach 0.2–4.5 m wide or 0.3–2.5 m telephoto; no hot shoe
- Exposure controls
- Automatic, program and manual exposure; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps; seven scenes including Snow; multi-pattern, centre-weighted or spot metering; histogram
Video
- Highest video resolution
- 640 × 480 at 30 fps
- Video detail
- MPEG-1 with mono sound; VGA Fine 30 fps requires Memory Stick PRO and cannot use internal memory; Standard VGA approximately 16.6 fps and video-mail 160 × 112 approximately 8.3 fps
Screen and viewfinder
- Viewfinder
- Optical
- Screen size
- 2.5″
- Screen dots
- 115,000
- Display detail
- 2.5-inch TFT with 115,000 dots in both original Japanese maker sheet and current UK support; optical real-image finder
Connections and design
- Bluetooth
- No
- Battery life (maker's claim)
- 420 photographs
- Body weight
- 197 g
- Release detail
- Original Japanese launch sheet gives 11 March 2005 first sale
- Recording media
- 32 MB internal memory; full-size Memory Stick or Memory Stick PRO slot, with Duo variants using an adaptor; internal memory is used with the card removed
- Ports
- USB 2.0 Hi-Speed mini-B, mono composite AV output and PictBridge direct printing
- Battery life detail
- Two supplied NH-AA-DA NiMH cells; maker CIPA claim 420 photographs or 210 minutes; original Japanese launch sheet separately gives 80 photographs with optional AA alkaline cells
- Charging
- Supplied BC-CS2 external NiMH charger
- Dimensions
- 91 × 60 × 37.1 mm (width × height × depth)
- Weight detail
- Approximately 197 g camera only; 253 g including battery, card and strap in original maker table
- Colours
- Silver or black; colour editions share this entry
- In the box
- Two NH-AA-DA rechargeable cells with case, BC-CS2 charger and power cord, AV cable, USB cable, wrist strap and software CD
Pros and cons
Pros
- Optical finder alongside a large LCD
- Manual exposure and conversion-lens support
- Rechargeable or alkaline AA batteries
Cons
- No aperture or shutter priority
- VGA Fine video requires Memory Stick PRO
- No custom white balance
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Sensor | Megapixels | Lens | Video | Body weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | 1/1.8-type | 7.2 | 38–114 mm equivalent | 640 × 480 at 30 fps | 144 g | 2005 | |
| Compact | 1/1.8-type | 7.2 | 38–114 mm equivalent | 640 × 480 at 30 fps | 197 g | Mar 2005 | |
| Compact | 1/1.8-type | 5.1 | 38–114 mm equivalent | 640 × 480 at 30 fps | 147 g | 2004 |
Sources
- sony.co.uk/electronics/support/compact-cameras-dscw-series/dsc-w5/specifications
- sony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/200502/05-0223
- Sony W5/W7 camera body camera held in a hand, front oblique view; shared photograph published on the exact DSC-W5 product page: Sony Japan official W5 photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained
- Sony W5/W7 camera body lens and front housing close-up; shared photograph published on the exact DSC-W5 product page: Sony Japan official W5 photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained
- Sony W5/W7 camera body held in a hand, rear view with a photograph on its display; shared photograph published on the exact DSC-W5 product page: Sony Japan official W5 photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained
- Sony W5/W7 camera body on a tabletop, rear view beside Memory Stick cards; shared photograph published on the exact DSC-W5 product page: Sony Japan official W5 photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained
- Sony W5/W7 camera body rear camera held in two hands with a photograph on its display; shared photograph published on the exact DSC-W5 product page: Sony Japan official W5 photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained
- Sony W5/W7 camera body camera shown together with optional cases, conversion lenses, underwater housing and other accessories; shared photograph published on the exact DSC-W5 product page: Sony Japan official W5 photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 silver and black finish lineup: Sony Japan official W5 photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained
- Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 in black, front oblique view: Sony Japan official W5 photograph; complete supplied canvas and background retained
