Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V a Great Camera!

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Check out the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX5V!  This camera is Sony's answer to Nikon and Canon cameras at the same price point. You can purchase a Sony Cybershot at the reasonable price of $220. Users and professionals have both given this camera two thumbs up so the HX5V is well worth taking a closer look at.

Sony decided to use their G lens in this camera.  This is the same lens they use in their DSLR and camcorders. This point and shoot camera offers a 10X optical zoom (this is about a 25mm equivalent).  This is not too bad for a point and shoot camera. The HX5V also has a 10.2 megapixel capability.  The optical sensor is a back side illuminated Exmor R CMOS sensor.  This sensor allows in more light then traditional sensors. This is further assisted by the cameras optical and digital image stabilization options.

Unlike many other point and shoots the HX5V offers a lot of manual control. If you like setting your own ISO, you will enjoy the range this camera provides between 125 to 1600. You have a very wide range of white balance settings at your disposal also.

Bright days are always an issue for cameras with an LCD display.  The Cybershot tries hard to deal with this on their 3 inch display by making it an antireflective surface. This screen is a very nice size to help you compose your photographs and also to view any movies you may wish to create. If you like making home movies, you will love that this camera offers a dedicated video button.  This is nice so you don't have to mess with a lot of menues in order to take video. The videos are captured at 1080i and are saved into a MP4 format. The HX5V also provides HDMI outputs so you can play your media directly to a television directly from the camera.

Some of the other features that make this camera a great buy are the sweep panoramic option, which allows you take breathtaking panoramic pictures. If you like sharing exactly where your photograph was taken, you can tag your photos using the cameras built in GPS function.

For the price the Cybershot is a great camera, and it has stayed neck and neck with the competitors. Sony has remained up to date with its competitors with this camera. This camera has gotten great reviews from both users and professional organization.