This camera does not have the same image quality as say the Canon S90 or the Panasonic LX3. Nevertheless, I would say the image quality is good for a point and shoot and the colors are definitely an improvement over the Sony WX1. If you want more in-depth analysis on pixels and IQ, I suggest doing a search on dpreview or look at images on flickr or picasa to draw your own conclusions. There are also a number of reviews online such as cameralabs and imaging-resource.
With that being said, what makes this camera so great are its features. And there are a lot of them! I personally enjoy the panoramic shots and being able to capture expansive scenery in one swoop. The smile detection feature is also a lot of fun as I find my family and friends posing in front of the camera and trying to trigger the smile shutter. The anti-motion blur is useful to reduce camera shake. For instance, if you zoom in 10X optically or 20X digitally, it is difficult to keep your hands steady, but if you use anti-motion blur with its 6 superimposed images, the pictures come out clear. Nice!
Features:
- iSweep Panoramic: improved version over the Sony WX1. You do get a "ghosting" effect with fast moving objects. However, for people that are walking, the subject appears only once.
- Anti-Motion Blur: takes 6 shots with one press of the shutter and superimposes the images to create one image with no blur. I find this feature useful when you can't keep your hands still such as in a crowded stadium/concert/bar or when you're zoomed in on a distant subject.
- Handheld Twilight: same thing as Anti-Motion Blur but the colors are warmer. Use this setting for low-light or night pictures for good results.
- 1080i/720p HD Movie: Video appears smooth with the new Active Mode stabilization and you can optically zoom 10X while recording. It also has stereo sound but the left and right microphones are located on top of the camera, so you have to be careful when holding it to not cover the mic.
- HDMI Output: the camera comes with an HDMI adaptor to hook up to your HD TV. It does not come with the cable, so I bought this one and it works
Mediabridge Ultra Series - 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable - Version 1.3 Category 2 Certified - 1080p - Blu-Ray - PS3
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- Slideshows: seems very minor, but I particularly enjoy being able to upload your own music onto the camera. So with the HDMI adaptor and cable, you can instantly play your own slideshows for friends and family. If you do not have an HD TV, the camera also comes with a standard A/V cable bundle
- GPS and compass: From my experience, it locks on in about 10-15 seconds. It varies depending on climate and location. And I have been able to have the GPS lock on indoors as well. However, I do not use it and I have it turned off. I can see it being useful for travel or hiking.
- High Dynamic Range: Takes two shots at two different exposures and superimposes them to capture detail that would be lost in shadows. It works but I wish it took 3 shots from bracketing instead of just two shots.
- 10 fps: It does take 10 pictures in one second in full resolution. However, it takes about 15 seconds to store those 10 shots and in that time you cannot take another picture. You can change the burst mode to 5 fps and 2 fps which is a nice option.
- Smile Shutter: camera has face detection and smile detection as it will automatically take a picture whenever it detects a smile. I find it pretty accurate and it's fun for the kids to test if the camera can read their smirk or joker-like smile.
- Manual Mode: allows you to pick a shutter speed between 30 seconds to 1/1600th of a second. but only allows two aperture settings - at wide angle at f3.5 and f8 and at telephoto it is at f5.6 and f13. the shutter speed is useful if you have a tripod and you want to capture more light. but the camera is lacking in shutter and aperture priority.
Overall, a great camera and a lot of FUN to use. It has a ton of features to accommodate almost any setting. Whether or not this is the right camera for you..well you have to evaluate your priorities, do you want better image quality and portability then look at the Canon S90 or Panasonic LX3. If you want high zoom and HD video in a small package, then also take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Canon SX210IS in addition to this camera.
If you already bought the camera, I suggest the Case Logic TBC-302 Camera Case. It fits it perfectly and the front zipper pocket allows you to store 2 extra batteries or 1 battery and extra memory card. You can let it hang off of your belt loop or you can take the carabiner off and just stick it in your pocket (which I do). It's small enough to fit in loose fitting jeans/slacks or cargo shorts.
Caselogic TBC-302 Ultra Compact Camera Case with Storage (Black)
I also bought the ZAGG Invisible Screen Protector for the Sony DSC-H20. It's not listed for this model but both cameras have 3 inch LCD screens and it fits.
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A fun camera with tons of features
This camera does not have the same image quality as say the Canon S90 or the Panasonic LX3. Nevertheless, I would say the image quality is good for a point and shoot and the colors are definitely an improvement over the Sony WX1. If you want more in-depth analysis on pixels and IQ, I suggest doing a search on dpreview or look at images on flickr or picasa to draw your own conclusions. There are also a number of reviews online such as cameralabs and imaging-resource.With that being said, what makes this camera so great are its features. And there are a lot of them! I personally enjoy the panoramic shots and being able to capture expansive scenery in one swoop. The smile detection feature is also a lot of fun as I find my family and friends posing in front of the camera and trying to trigger the smile shutter. The anti-motion blur is useful to reduce camera shake. For instance, if you zoom in 10X optically or 20X digitally, it is difficult to keep your hands steady, but if you use anti-motion blur with its 6 superimposed images, the pictures come out clear. Nice!Features:- iSweep Panoramic: improved version over the Sony WX1. You do get a "ghosting" effect with fast moving objects. However, for people that are walking, the subject appears only once.- Anti-Motion Blur: takes 6 shots with one press of the shutter and superimposes the images to create one image with no blur. I find this feature useful when you can't keep your hands still such as in a crowded stadium/concert/bar or when you're zoomed in on a distant subject.- Handheld Twilight: same thing as Anti-Motion Blur but the colors are warmer. Use this setting for low-light or night pictures for good results.- 1080i/720p HD Movie: Video appears smooth with the new Active Mode stabilization and you can optically zoom 10X while recording. It also has stereo sound but the left and right microphones are located on top of the camera, so you have to be careful when holding it to not cover the mic.- HDMI Output: the camera comes with an HDMI adaptor to hook up to your HD TV. It does not come with the cable, so I bought this one and it works Mediabridge Ultra Series - 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable - Version 1.3 Category 2 Certified - 1080p - Blu-Ray - PS3.- Slideshows: seems very minor, but I particularly enjoy being able to upload your own music onto the camera. So with the HDMI adaptor and cable, you can instantly play your own slideshows for friends and family. If you do not have an HD TV, the camera also comes with a standard A/V cable bundle- GPS and compass: From my experience, it locks on in about 10-15 seconds. It varies depending on climate and location. And I have been able to have the GPS lock on indoors as well. However, I do not use it and I have it turned off. I can see it being useful for travel or hiking.- High Dynamic Range: Takes two shots at two different exposures and superimposes them to capture detail that would be lost in shadows. It works but I wish it took 3 shots from bracketing instead of just two shots.- 10 fps: It does take 10 pictures in one second in full resolution. However, it takes about 15 seconds to store those 10 shots and in that time you cannot take another picture. You can change the burst mode to 5 fps and 2 fps which is a nice option.- Smile Shutter: camera has face detection and smile detection as it will automatically take a picture whenever it detects a smile. I find it pretty accurate and it's fun for the kids to test if the camera can read their smirk or joker-like smile.- Manual Mode: allows you to pick a shutter speed between 30 seconds to 1/1600th of a second. but only allows two aperture settings - at wide angle at f3.5 and f8 and at telephoto it is at f5.6 and f13. the shutter speed is useful if you have a tripod and you want to capture more light. but the camera is lacking in shutter and aperture priority.Overall, a great camera and a lot of FUN to use. It has a ton of features to accommodate almost any setting. Whether or not this is the right camera for you..well you have to evaluate your priorities, do you want better image quality and portability then look at the Canon S90 or Panasonic LX3. If you want high zoom and HD video in a small package, then also take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Canon SX210IS in addition to this camera.If you already bought the camera, I suggest the Case Logic TBC-302 Camera Case. It fits it perfectly and the front zipper pocket allows you to store 2 extra batteries or 1 battery and extra memory card. You can let it hang off of your belt loop or you can take the carabiner off and just stick it in your pocket (which I do). It's small enough to fit in loose fitting jeans/slacks or cargo shorts.Caselogic TBC-302 Ultra Compact Camera Case with Storage (Black)I also bought the ZAGG Invisible Screen Protector for the Sony DSC-H20. It's not listed for this model but both cameras have 3 inch LCD screens and it fits.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2010
This camera does not have the same image quality as say the Canon S90 or the Panasonic LX3. Nevertheless, I would say the image quality is good for a point and shoot and the colors are definitely an improvement over the Sony WX1. If you want more in-depth analysis on pixels and IQ, I suggest doing a search on dpreview or look at images on flickr or picasa to draw your own conclusions. There are also a number of reviews online such as cameralabs and imaging-resource.
With that being said, what makes this camera so great are its features. And there are a lot of them! I personally enjoy the panoramic shots and being able to capture expansive scenery in one swoop. The smile detection feature is also a lot of fun as I find my family and friends posing in front of the camera and trying to trigger the smile shutter. The anti-motion blur is useful to reduce camera shake. For instance, if you zoom in 10X optically or 20X digitally, it is difficult to keep your hands steady, but if you use anti-motion blur with its 6 superimposed images, the pictures come out clear. Nice!
Features:
- iSweep Panoramic: improved version over the Sony WX1. You do get a "ghosting" effect with fast moving objects. However, for people that are walking, the subject appears only once.
- Anti-Motion Blur: takes 6 shots with one press of the shutter and superimposes the images to create one image with no blur. I find this feature useful when you can't keep your hands still such as in a crowded stadium/concert/bar or when you're zoomed in on a distant subject.
- Handheld Twilight: same thing as Anti-Motion Blur but the colors are warmer. Use this setting for low-light or night pictures for good results.
- 1080i/720p HD Movie: Video appears smooth with the new Active Mode stabilization and you can optically zoom 10X while recording. It also has stereo sound but the left and right microphones are located on top of the camera, so you have to be careful when holding it to not cover the mic.
- HDMI Output: the camera comes with an HDMI adaptor to hook up to your HD TV. It does not come with the cable, so I bought this one and it works [[ASIN:B0019EHU8G Mediabridge Ultra Series - 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable - Version 1.3 Category 2 Certified - 1080p - Blu-Ray - PS3]].
- Slideshows: seems very minor, but I particularly enjoy being able to upload your own music onto the camera. So with the HDMI adaptor and cable, you can instantly play your own slideshows for friends and family. If you do not have an HD TV, the camera also comes with a standard A/V cable bundle
- GPS and compass: From my experience, it locks on in about 10-15 seconds. It varies depending on climate and location. And I have been able to have the GPS lock on indoors as well. However, I do not use it and I have it turned off. I can see it being useful for travel or hiking.
- High Dynamic Range: Takes two shots at two different exposures and superimposes them to capture detail that would be lost in shadows. It works but I wish it took 3 shots from bracketing instead of just two shots.
- 10 fps: It does take 10 pictures in one second in full resolution. However, it takes about 15 seconds to store those 10 shots and in that time you cannot take another picture. You can change the burst mode to 5 fps and 2 fps which is a nice option.
- Smile Shutter: camera has face detection and smile detection as it will automatically take a picture whenever it detects a smile. I find it pretty accurate and it's fun for the kids to test if the camera can read their smirk or joker-like smile.
- Manual Mode: allows you to pick a shutter speed between 30 seconds to 1/1600th of a second. but only allows two aperture settings - at wide angle at f3.5 and f8 and at telephoto it is at f5.6 and f13. the shutter speed is useful if you have a tripod and you want to capture more light. but the camera is lacking in shutter and aperture priority.
Overall, a great camera and a lot of FUN to use. It has a ton of features to accommodate almost any setting. Whether or not this is the right camera for you..well you have to evaluate your priorities, do you want better image quality and portability then look at the Canon S90 or Panasonic LX3. If you want high zoom and HD video in a small package, then also take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Canon SX210IS in addition to this camera.
If you already bought the camera, I suggest the Case Logic TBC-302 Camera Case. It fits it perfectly and the front zipper pocket allows you to store 2 extra batteries or 1 battery and extra memory card. You can let it hang off of your belt loop or you can take the carabiner off and just stick it in your pocket (which I do). It's small enough to fit in loose fitting jeans/slacks or cargo shorts.
[[ASIN:B001V9KG0I Caselogic TBC-302 Ultra Compact Camera Case with Storage (Black)]]
I also bought the ZAGG Invisible Screen Protector for the Sony DSC-H20. It's not listed for this model but both cameras have 3 inch LCD screens and it fits.
With that being said, what makes this camera so great are its features. And there are a lot of them! I personally enjoy the panoramic shots and being able to capture expansive scenery in one swoop. The smile detection feature is also a lot of fun as I find my family and friends posing in front of the camera and trying to trigger the smile shutter. The anti-motion blur is useful to reduce camera shake. For instance, if you zoom in 10X optically or 20X digitally, it is difficult to keep your hands steady, but if you use anti-motion blur with its 6 superimposed images, the pictures come out clear. Nice!
Features:
- iSweep Panoramic: improved version over the Sony WX1. You do get a "ghosting" effect with fast moving objects. However, for people that are walking, the subject appears only once.
- Anti-Motion Blur: takes 6 shots with one press of the shutter and superimposes the images to create one image with no blur. I find this feature useful when you can't keep your hands still such as in a crowded stadium/concert/bar or when you're zoomed in on a distant subject.
- Handheld Twilight: same thing as Anti-Motion Blur but the colors are warmer. Use this setting for low-light or night pictures for good results.
- 1080i/720p HD Movie: Video appears smooth with the new Active Mode stabilization and you can optically zoom 10X while recording. It also has stereo sound but the left and right microphones are located on top of the camera, so you have to be careful when holding it to not cover the mic.
- HDMI Output: the camera comes with an HDMI adaptor to hook up to your HD TV. It does not come with the cable, so I bought this one and it works [[ASIN:B0019EHU8G Mediabridge Ultra Series - 6ft High Speed HDMI Cable - Version 1.3 Category 2 Certified - 1080p - Blu-Ray - PS3]].
- Slideshows: seems very minor, but I particularly enjoy being able to upload your own music onto the camera. So with the HDMI adaptor and cable, you can instantly play your own slideshows for friends and family. If you do not have an HD TV, the camera also comes with a standard A/V cable bundle
- GPS and compass: From my experience, it locks on in about 10-15 seconds. It varies depending on climate and location. And I have been able to have the GPS lock on indoors as well. However, I do not use it and I have it turned off. I can see it being useful for travel or hiking.
- High Dynamic Range: Takes two shots at two different exposures and superimposes them to capture detail that would be lost in shadows. It works but I wish it took 3 shots from bracketing instead of just two shots.
- 10 fps: It does take 10 pictures in one second in full resolution. However, it takes about 15 seconds to store those 10 shots and in that time you cannot take another picture. You can change the burst mode to 5 fps and 2 fps which is a nice option.
- Smile Shutter: camera has face detection and smile detection as it will automatically take a picture whenever it detects a smile. I find it pretty accurate and it's fun for the kids to test if the camera can read their smirk or joker-like smile.
- Manual Mode: allows you to pick a shutter speed between 30 seconds to 1/1600th of a second. but only allows two aperture settings - at wide angle at f3.5 and f8 and at telephoto it is at f5.6 and f13. the shutter speed is useful if you have a tripod and you want to capture more light. but the camera is lacking in shutter and aperture priority.
Overall, a great camera and a lot of FUN to use. It has a ton of features to accommodate almost any setting. Whether or not this is the right camera for you..well you have to evaluate your priorities, do you want better image quality and portability then look at the Canon S90 or Panasonic LX3. If you want high zoom and HD video in a small package, then also take a look at the Panasonic ZS7 and Canon SX210IS in addition to this camera.
If you already bought the camera, I suggest the Case Logic TBC-302 Camera Case. It fits it perfectly and the front zipper pocket allows you to store 2 extra batteries or 1 battery and extra memory card. You can let it hang off of your belt loop or you can take the carabiner off and just stick it in your pocket (which I do). It's small enough to fit in loose fitting jeans/slacks or cargo shorts.
[[ASIN:B001V9KG0I Caselogic TBC-302 Ultra Compact Camera Case with Storage (Black)]]
I also bought the ZAGG Invisible Screen Protector for the Sony DSC-H20. It's not listed for this model but both cameras have 3 inch LCD screens and it fits.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2011
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2010
I've had the HX5V since I replaced my Canon SD800IS in March, '10 and have been very pleased with what it has to offer. It captures great images but with a caveat. It is not, strictly, a point and shoot. It has features such as the hand-held twilight, anti motion blur and iPanorama that take some knowledge and practice to make the most of. Most of the complaints I have read here relate to a misunderstanding of the camera features and not a failure in design. I'll address some of the the issues and how I have avoided or dealt with them.
Colors: Most compact digital cameras come with auto-ISO and auto white-balance as the defaults. I always over-ride the auto-ISO with the lowest ISO setting and adjust manually from there if needed. Auto WB is left on, but virtually no current camera will decipher the odd mix of light that compact fluorescent lighting puts out. That's why there is a custom WB setting. When custom white-balance is used properly, colors are rendered nicely. In daylight, I have had no problems and under incandescent outdoor lighting it seems to render colors quite well.
Distortion: Most P&S cameras don't start out at 24mm equivalent on the wide end (one of the reasons that I bought the camera). If you are not used to composing using a wider-angle lens, your shots can produce some perspective distortion. Buildings and interiors need to be shot carefully at wide angles to minimize the "leaning walls" effect caused by the exaggerated perspective of wide angle lenses that is often mistaken for lens distortion. The lens itself is remarkably free of distortion at both the wide and long end of the zoom range. BTW, people shot up close with a wide-angle lens will NOT like how they look!
Lack of detail: The HX5V is not a DSLR. Its 10MP files will never support the detail that you can get with a large APS-C sensor. If you are obsessed with detail and like to view your pictures in minute detail at 100% zoom with your nose 12 inches away from your monitor, this is not the camera for you. That said, it will fit in your pocket and produce sharp, detailed images suitable for 8x10 prints or even larger...if used properly. Auto-ISO will automatically boost ISO in low-light conditions. As stated before, this camera is a compact, not a DSLR. Though it does better at ISO 800 than most, it still has a tiny sensor that is susceptible to noise and the accompanying loss of detail from noise reduction processing at higher ISO. In low light, I have used the hand-held twilight function with excellent results. This mode isn't magic and if the camera moves too much during the multiple exposures, it won't do the job. If you choose your subject well and keep the camera steady, the images in this mode can be very impressive. Digital zoom can cause problems at the long end. Since this feature simply takes a smaller center section of the image and blows it up, resolution suffers. I'm happy with the 10x optical zoom and turning off the "digital zoom" option prevents its use and accidental image degradation.
iPanorama doesn't work: Nonsense. It is actually one of the best in-camera panorama solutions out there. Like everything else, there is no free lunch. You have to practice moving the camera steadily and smoothly across the scene and keep in mind that since it is using the video mode to capture the 100 or so image slices, you are limited to a 1080 pixel tall image (unless you trick it and use the vertical mode sideways to get a 1920 tall panorama).
In general, the HX5V will function as a point and shoot camera but to get the most out of its remarkable feature set, you need to take the time to learn the functions and how to best take advantage of what they have to offer. It is not a camera for everyone but it can be a great 24x7, take-anywhere tool with some class-leading features if use it well.
I have posted some images on my share site with examples of low-light, indoor, outdoor, panorama and extremes of the zoom range.
You can find them at: Well I guess you'll have to take my word for it. Whenever I post the link, Amazon moderators strip it out. Since there are no ads at the site I can't imagine they are fearing revenue loss to my humble competition. Look up the images gallery at Digital Photography Review for examples(a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon). I'd post the link...but it might be removed by a moderator that doesn't know that they own DPReview
You can run a full-screen slide show of the images there as well.
If you want a great compact camera with a load of useful features and are willing to do some of the homework necessary to get the most out of it, the HX5V is an excellent choice. Get one and enjoy it!
Happy shooting!
Dave
Colors: Most compact digital cameras come with auto-ISO and auto white-balance as the defaults. I always over-ride the auto-ISO with the lowest ISO setting and adjust manually from there if needed. Auto WB is left on, but virtually no current camera will decipher the odd mix of light that compact fluorescent lighting puts out. That's why there is a custom WB setting. When custom white-balance is used properly, colors are rendered nicely. In daylight, I have had no problems and under incandescent outdoor lighting it seems to render colors quite well.
Distortion: Most P&S cameras don't start out at 24mm equivalent on the wide end (one of the reasons that I bought the camera). If you are not used to composing using a wider-angle lens, your shots can produce some perspective distortion. Buildings and interiors need to be shot carefully at wide angles to minimize the "leaning walls" effect caused by the exaggerated perspective of wide angle lenses that is often mistaken for lens distortion. The lens itself is remarkably free of distortion at both the wide and long end of the zoom range. BTW, people shot up close with a wide-angle lens will NOT like how they look!
Lack of detail: The HX5V is not a DSLR. Its 10MP files will never support the detail that you can get with a large APS-C sensor. If you are obsessed with detail and like to view your pictures in minute detail at 100% zoom with your nose 12 inches away from your monitor, this is not the camera for you. That said, it will fit in your pocket and produce sharp, detailed images suitable for 8x10 prints or even larger...if used properly. Auto-ISO will automatically boost ISO in low-light conditions. As stated before, this camera is a compact, not a DSLR. Though it does better at ISO 800 than most, it still has a tiny sensor that is susceptible to noise and the accompanying loss of detail from noise reduction processing at higher ISO. In low light, I have used the hand-held twilight function with excellent results. This mode isn't magic and if the camera moves too much during the multiple exposures, it won't do the job. If you choose your subject well and keep the camera steady, the images in this mode can be very impressive. Digital zoom can cause problems at the long end. Since this feature simply takes a smaller center section of the image and blows it up, resolution suffers. I'm happy with the 10x optical zoom and turning off the "digital zoom" option prevents its use and accidental image degradation.
iPanorama doesn't work: Nonsense. It is actually one of the best in-camera panorama solutions out there. Like everything else, there is no free lunch. You have to practice moving the camera steadily and smoothly across the scene and keep in mind that since it is using the video mode to capture the 100 or so image slices, you are limited to a 1080 pixel tall image (unless you trick it and use the vertical mode sideways to get a 1920 tall panorama).
In general, the HX5V will function as a point and shoot camera but to get the most out of its remarkable feature set, you need to take the time to learn the functions and how to best take advantage of what they have to offer. It is not a camera for everyone but it can be a great 24x7, take-anywhere tool with some class-leading features if use it well.
I have posted some images on my share site with examples of low-light, indoor, outdoor, panorama and extremes of the zoom range.
You can find them at: Well I guess you'll have to take my word for it. Whenever I post the link, Amazon moderators strip it out. Since there are no ads at the site I can't imagine they are fearing revenue loss to my humble competition. Look up the images gallery at Digital Photography Review for examples(a wholly owned subsidiary of Amazon). I'd post the link...but it might be removed by a moderator that doesn't know that they own DPReview
You can run a full-screen slide show of the images there as well.
If you want a great compact camera with a load of useful features and are willing to do some of the homework necessary to get the most out of it, the HX5V is an excellent choice. Get one and enjoy it!
Happy shooting!
Dave
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Sheldon Gogal
Great camera will do many things has many great features
Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2016