Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5

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Specifications

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specification

• Format
  Compact
• Release Status
  Discontinued
• Max resolution
  3072 x 2304
• Low resolution
  2592 x 1944, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480
• Image ratio w:h
  4:3, 3:2
• Effective pixels
  7.1 million
• Sensor photo detectors
  7.2 million
• Sensor size
  1/2.5 "
• Pixel density
  29 MP/cm²

Release Date

• First seen
  7 April 2006

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1. Sony Cybershot DSC-H5

   Reviewer: Neo Camera
   26 October 2006

   Overall 8

   

    

   Do not be alarmed by the long list of pros and cons here, the Sony Cybershot DSC-H5 is a good camera. Since several technical review sites have seen this camera, it has been scrutinized quite a bit. The H5 does improve significantly on its predecessor, the H1and even does a few things better than the Read more

2. Reviewer: DP Review
   7 April 2006

   Overall 8

   

   Value for money 8

   

   Features 9

   

   Performance 8

   

   Picture quality 8

   

    

   By far the most difficult part of this review was identifying real, meaningful differences between the output of this camera and the H2, reviewed last week, and attempting to discover if it is worth the extra $100 or so. The good news is that everything we liked about the H1 and the H2 is still here; handling is excellent, it's very fast and responsive and the results - even shooting in full auto mode with default settings - excellent. There are few cameras I can... Read more

3. Camera Review: Cyber-shot DSC-H5

   Reviewer: Pop Photo
   30 May 2009

   Camera Review: Cyber-shot DSC-H527242679481Sony CybershotDSC-H5I was on my vacation, cooking my family breakfast when my phone rang. It was my editor from PopPhoto.com touching base with me. He asked about the cameras that I was using and reviewing and I told him that I loved the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T10 (Click here to see this review) but hated the Cyber-shot DSC-H5. Well, after sleeping on it for a few nights I've decided that hate may be a little strong. I think a... Read more

4. Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-H5 Digital Camera

   Reviewer: BayReviews.com
   7 June 2007

   Overall 8

   

    

   If you are looking for a camera with ultra zoom, than this is the camera for you. I would highly recommend this camera to everyone who needs or wants a mid range digital camera. This camera will provide you with great 4 x 6, 5 x 7, 8 x 10, or even larder sized photos without any problem. If you are looking for a large LCD, you do not have to look any further. Twelve time optical zoom will get you much closer to your subject than your eyes can. So why are you still... Read more

5. Sony Cyber-Shot H5

   Reviewer: Digital Photography Interface
   7 September 2009

   Sony's high-end ultra-zoom, the H5 does a pretty good job as an ultra-zoom with 7 megapixels, full manual controls and a 3 inch LCD. The camera is nicely built and looks professional - heck, some people even asked me if it was Sony's new digital SLR! The Sony H5 features a big 12x optical zoom lens with optical image stabilization. And you can see what you're framing using the nice and large 3 inch LCD! Unfortunately, the LCD visibility is not as good as competition.... Read more

1. Absolutely Great!!!

   Reviewer: jayheisler, Msn
   20 February 2007

   Overall 10

   

    

   Have only had camera for a few weeks but have taken hundreds of photos. This is the best mid-range digital I have ever seen. In my opinion, the reviews I have read don't do this camera justice. I highly recommend this camera for anyone. I bought this camera for my wife as I have a Canon Digital Rebel XT 8MP Digital SLR of my own. I find the photos I have taken with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H5 are superior to those I have taken with the Rebel. The preset settings all... Read more

2. Nice picture poor battery life

   Reviewer: VR, Digitalcamera HQ
   29 April 2009

   Overall 4

   

    

   This camera has 2 AA batteries. If you re charge them and start taking pictures, after 30 + pictures with flash you will end up re charging. I look like a stupid running around to find the charger in middle of a party at my home. I have Sony cameras for long time and I like them. But this one... it's a NO NO. Read more

3. Low reliability, good pictures

   Reviewer: PriceGrabber
   27 October 2007

   Overall 4

   

    

   I have had a Sony DSC-H5 camera for almost one year and found today that it will no longer autofocus when I press the shutter button halfway down. The manufacturer warranty is one year, so at least I have a few days to get the camera returned for service. I treat my camera equipment very carefully, so abuse is not the issue. After reading quite a few posts from other consumers with the same problem ( www.photographyblog.co... ), I guess I'm in good company. I have... Read more

4. Focus lags

   Reviewer: Newegg
   28 February 2007

   Overall 8

   

    

   It may be the case with an SLR as well, but the camera seems to have a lot of noise in black areas in less than sunlight conditions. I tried over 1000 combinations of manual settings fruitlessly. Read more

5. Sony DSC-H5

   Reviewer: V. Martinez, Amazon
   20 January 2010

   Overall 8

   

    

   My son writes this review: I would just like to comment on this camera and add my opinion of it. We bought it used, so the shutter button was already broken. I'm not bummed about that because this camera has a manual focus that can be used to get the right picture, if the auto-focus won't do it correctly. I've found that the battery life is actually okay, but that was after I received some better batteries. The batteries are Energizer Rechargeable, 2450 mAH, and they... Read more