Capture stunning low light images and sweeping panoramic views in the DSC HX5V featuring an "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor. Plus catch fast action shots with as many as 10 frames per seconds shooting. Full HD Movie Mode records amazingly detailed video along with a 25mm equivalent wide angle 10x high zoom G Lens means that you can take captivating images.

Frame your shots even on a 3 inch LCD

Sony DSC HX5V Highlights

3.0 inch Clear Photo LCD display (230k pixels)
Compose and showcase your images at the large 3.0 inch (230K) Clear Photo LCD display, which contains a special anti reflective coating for sharp visibility, even during bright sunlight.

10x (25mm) professional quality optical zoom G Lens
G lenses are being used in top rated digital single lens reflex (DSLR) cameras and advanced pro sumer HD Camcorders. Capture the action in close proximity considering the 10x optical zoom, are investigating 25mm equivalent wide angle lens the HX5V even means that you can capture for just about any scenes in landscape or group portraits.

10.2 megapixel, back illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor
The DSC HX5V consists of 10.2 megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS image sensor which brings out of full resolving power of your camera's wide angle G lens to give fast speed, high quality, and stunning low light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. Also, the combined "Exmor R" CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers very fast 10fps, Anti Motion Blur, Hand held Twilight and 1080i movie modes.



Anti Motion Blur Mode
Capture cleaner and sharper images in low light for non landscape shots. When mounted in Anti motion Blur Mode, the DSC HX5V captures six images within a fraction to a second with higher shutter speed and combines the info from all six to brew a single image of extraordinary detail and eliminate subject blur, beyond the proportions of traditional cameras.

Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode
Capture expansive landscapes with Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode. Press shutter and sweep and the camera does all others, continuously, shooting images whilst in the one second stitching them together. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths in avoiding subject distortion.



Handheld Twilight
Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without the need for a tripod. When set to Handheld Twilight Mode, the DSC HX5V captures six images in a fraction from a second with one press belonging to the shutter, and combines the comprehensive data from all six to manufacture a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, you'll be able to capture images in low light, without flash, beyond the proportions of traditional cameras.

Capture 10 frames per second at full 10.2 megapixel resolution

High Speed Shooting (10fps)
The HX5V can capture full 10.2 megapixel resolution images at as long as 10 fps, helping to remember to never miss the decisive moment. Additionally, the HX5V employs an analog shutter that assists reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

1080i AVCHD Movie Mode
Record movies in 1080i AVCHD hd at 60i. The AVCHD format captures an advanced identify detail and smooth movement, so when footage is burned to disc, are generally replayed on Blu ray Disc players, Sony PlayStation3 systems and compatible PCs and HDTVs.

HDMI output
The High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources including a compatible camcorder, Blu ray Disc player, an individual computer, a movie gaming console, or an AV receiver to a new compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor say for example a digital television (DTV).

DVDirect DVD recorder compatible
With AVCHD capabilities the DSC HX5V works with the DVDirect DVD recorder, allowing automatic playback of hi d footage. Simply insert your Memory Stick media to qualify for the DVDirect DVD recorder and luxuriate in your movies shot in hd. (Recorder and media sold separately)

HD MP4 Movie Mode
MP4 may be a popular format for high definition video that compresses the figures on your car stereo, making your media files small enough to easily transfer in your compatible PC or Mac. MP4 is also highly that will work with the online, to help you to effortlessly upload your media to popular photo or video sharing Web pages like Photobucket or YouTube. (Compatible PC with internet capability required).

Active Mode
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with Active Mode represents an additional step forward in Sony image stabilization technology, and allows you lens an even greater range of flexibility on a superior level of image smoothness. You will capture smooth movies against your camera throughout the move.

Optical SteadyShot image stabilization
Optical SteadyShot image stabilization works on the built in gyro sensor to detect trembling camera and automatically shifts the lens to assist you to prevent blur without having to sacrifice image quality.

GPS and Compass
An integrated GPS receiver and compass record the spot and direction of each and every shot you take and let you view your images about the map with compatible computer and internet applications, to help you to remember where you took your selected shots.

TransferJet technology
TransferJet technology, produced by Sony and advanced and promoted by consortium of 18 other companies, permits you to transfer files between two TransferJet enabled devices display touching them together, without the headache of searching for cables or complication of pairing.

BIONZ Image Processor
The BIONZ image processor delivers the full resolution and fast performance you anticipate on a Sony digicam. Fast processing enables unique Sony features including Sweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Antimotion Blur, HDR, etc taking and combine multiple images in under a second to create wide panoramic images. Images have reduced grain and appearance less washed out.



Backlight Correction HDR
Shooting high contrast scenes can often be responsible for beaten up backgrounds and details lost in shadow. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct due to this by using two pictures at different settings and processing the top aspects both perfectly into a single image.

Self Portrait Timer
Self Portrait Timer helps consider the guesswork outside self portraits through the use of Face Detection technology to acknowledge when your face enters the frame. When the camera detects that person, it triggers a 2 second timer, then snaps a picture.

Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode
Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you personally, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings which means clearer images, faces with additional natural complexion, and less blur. By advanced features similar to Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, iAuto mode enable you to free you from paying latest Sony Cyber shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you're shooting landscapes, capturing a nice flower, or taking pictures at an in door house party or wedding shower, iAuto mode will optimize your camera's settings to assist you to ensure you come away having a great shot.

Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode
Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects eight kinds of scenes and, in a matter of 1/30th from a second, selects the best camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight having a tripod, Portrait, Landscape, and Macro. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto Mode, you gets a single shot with the optimal settings.

High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
High ISO provides faster shutter speed, so its possible to take photos indoors or in low light with the necessity to get a flash. Together with High Sensitivity Mode (ISO), it is easy to select as many as seven ISO settings (Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto Mode to adjust sensitivity for the shooting conditions.

Face Detection ensures your core mindset is the best subject

Face Detection technology
Sony's Face Detection technology can automatically separate children and adults. Face Detection technology detects close to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of friends and relations.

Motion Detection
Motion Detection, alongside Face Motion Detection adjusts ISO sensitivity and enhances the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.

Anti blink Function
It's frustrating to reflect you've captured that perfect shot, just to evaluate it later and see each of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. Should the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti blink function captures two images, recording merely the photo with less squinting or blinking. Should a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning is going to be displayed when you make shot.

Smile Shutter technology

Smile Shutter technology
Smile Shutter technology captures a grin as soon as it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and then the camera does the other parts. It's also possible to select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be installed as well as Smile Shutter mode. So beautiful smiles is usually captured with settings optimized for your particular scene, there is difficult conditions along the lines of twilight and backlighting.

Scene Modes
The DSC HX5V features 10 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Advanced Sports Shooting, Gourmet, Pet.

Intelligent AF
Thanks to Intelligent AF technology, capture fleeting moments as a child's adorable expression using the ultra quick AF which locks focus inside 0.3 seconds.

Scene Modes
The DSC HX5V offers 8 diverse scene modes for several settings. Modes include: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight by using a tripod, Portrait, Landscape and Macro.

Easy Shooting Mode
With Easy Shooting Mode, even beginners will take great photos. In Easy Shooting Mode, easy to understand basic instructions are displayed relating to the LCD screen along with camera switches to any or all automatic settings, removing several function choices and helping you to target just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, you selects the optimum setting every scene. Moreover the simple mode simplifies preview mode.

Function Guide
This beginner friendly optional function helps traverse various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings over the LCD screen.

PHOTOMUSIC
PHOTOMUSIC combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) producing fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Choose from pre loaded tracks within the camera or transfer your own personal on the compatible computer (sold separately).

Viewing modes
Find your photos while using the simple folder or calendar viewing modes.

In Camera Retouching Tools
Retouch and improve your photos on the go with in camera Trimming, Red Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions.

PhotoTV HD
Bring your photos one's and luxuriate in highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD capable Sony BRAVIA HDTVs. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on the PhotoTV HD enabled BRAVIA HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to come up with images that appear to be more like printed

Lithium ion battery
Included lithium ion battery provides added convenience with are more durable power than alkaline batteries.

Media card slot
For convenient storage and sharing of your respective images, the DSC HX5V accepts Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media (sold separately).

SD Card Functionality
Sony SD memory cards are often the perfect solution for storing and sharing your digital content that include high quality photos, videos, music, plus much more.

Includes Sony PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.02
Sony Picture Motion Browser software programs a simple, intuitive tactic to transfer, sort, and view your video nevertheless images against your compatible PC. On top of that, multiple output options help you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), plus make use of a single click upload to somewhat of a number of popular video and photo sharing sites

Includes Sony PMBP (Picture Motion Browser Portable) software
With the pre installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software the DSC HX5V allows you to pre select videos and images with the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera for a compatible PC and popular Internet sharing sites without necessity for your additional software or install.