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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

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3.9
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User ratings:
21
4.3 out of 5
21 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
23 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
7
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3.5 out of 5
6 user ratings
5 stars
16 %
4 stars
66 %
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Pros

  • plenty of features and good performance at a reasonable price
  • plenty of detail retained throughout the images and colours are well represented
  • extremely stylish

Cons

  • longest length the lens does not extend far out of the camera
  • Auto white-balance in fluorescent lighting
  • Auto white-balance in incandescent lighting

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 5.9
  • Continuous Auto Focus, Single Auto Focus
  • 2.8 in
  • no

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 - Pros & Cons

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

Pros

  • plenty of features and good performance at a reasonable price
  • plenty of detail retained throughout the images and colours are well represented
  • extremely stylish
  • WX5 delivers decent value for money
  • Well-made and compact

Cons

  • longest length the lens does not extend far out of the camera
  • Auto white-balance in fluorescent lighting
  • Auto white-balance in incandescent lighting
  • Does the Sony WX5 have Weather Sealing
  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Sony WX5 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera
  • hard-pressed to distinguish a 3D from a 2D image
  • Some features are gimmicky
  • washed-out and lacking in contrast

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.8 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
Other resolutions
  • 4000x2248
  • 3264x2248
  • 2592x1944
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
ProcessorBIONZ
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom10.0 x
Minimum aperture2.4
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv24 - 120
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed2.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range5.1
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash OFF
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Close-up
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsno
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Voice recordingyes
Wind filteryes
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Dimensions
Weight4.59 oz
Width3.61 in
Height2.04 in
Depth0.85 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • USB
Battery life (CIPA)230
Battery life (max)2.0 h
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
Start-up time1800.0 ms
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Image editing modes
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4320 x 3240 px
White balance presets8
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizerno
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.8 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460800
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1440 x 1080
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeNot supported
Supported video file formats
  • AVI
  • MP4
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate25.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Body materialPlastic
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Gold
  • Purple
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage32.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Memory Stick Pro Duo
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
WirelessEye-Fi Connected
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeno
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.5
Based on 7 reviews
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  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony DSC-WX5 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 29.11.2010
Sony DSC-WX5 Review
3.5

Sony DSC-WX5 review, find out how the DSC-WX5 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 3D digital camera
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Good Gear Guide
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 3D digital camera
3.8

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX5 review: A compact Sony camera with a great image sensor and the ability to shoot 3D photos

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 10.01.2011
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

Boldly promoted as an alternative to a DSLR, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 is a new mid-range compact camera with a wealth of advanced features. A fast f/2.4 lens, sensible 12 megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor, and Superior Auto and Background Defocus modes supposedly produce DSLR picture quality, while Sony have also included Full HD movie recording and even 3D via the Sweep Panorama mode. Priced at around £225 / $300, read our in-depth Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 review to find out if it lives up to its full promise.

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PC World
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 3D digital camera
3.8

Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-WX5 review: A compact Sony camera with a great image sensor and the ability to shoot 3D photos

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 Sony WX5 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 08.07.2010
Sony WX5 Review | Camera Decision
1.6

Sony WX5 is a 12.0MP Small Sensor Compact camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 24-120 mm F2.4-5.9 lens. Read our WX5 review to find its pros and cons.

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CNET
Published: 23.11.2010
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5

The diminutive Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 is a well-built compact camera that will let you take 3D images. Packing plenty of hi-tech features, it offers decent value for money, even if it does feel gimmicky on occasions.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 21.02.2011
Sony Cyber-shot WX5
4.0

Notable for introducing 3D Sweep Panorama to the Sony range, does the 12 megapixel, 5x optical zoom DSC-WX5 perform just as well in two dimensions?