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Sony CyberShot DSC-W5
Sony CyberShot DSC-W5
D
HQ Grade: D
A is outstanding and exceptional, rated in the top 10% of digital cameras.
B means they are good, with some standout features.
C means they are mediocre, and probably more trouble than they are worth.
D & F mean they are absolutely awful or old. Avoid at all costs.
  • 4 out of 5
"Never had a problem with this camera."
  • 4 out of 5
"Very Good Camera"
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Sony DSC-W5 Reviews by DigitalCamera-HQ Users

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  • 3 out of 5
Camera Great! Users Guide Badly Written ( - 2/3/06)

I've had the camera for over a month and it takes good photos. Problem is the Users Guide — badly written, not user friendly at... read more

  • 3 out of 5
red-eye - is it worth it? ( - 12/29/05)

Just purchased this camera and I was reading all of the reviews - I am a little concerned about the red-eye issue, as it seems... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Great apart from retractable lens problem ( - 9/19/05)

As with many comments 2 days after purchase - error meesage occured and lens failed to retract. Supplier replaced camera - 3 months later same... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Great camera right up to the oooops ( - 7/11/05)

My suggestion is not to drop this camera in a lake for over 1/2 hour!!..damn thing didn't work after that. Amazingly, the memory stick still... read more

  • 3 out of 5
Problem with M Mode ( - 7/7/05)

After a month in owning this camera, I took it out one day to take a few pictures of a sunset. As it was dark... read more

  • 5 out of 5
sony cybershot DSW-5 (divvie - 11/11/08)

after two years my camera gives me a big problem,it do not want to go on and as soon as I put it on in... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great camera with versatility (Cheryl - 3/23/07)

I did extensive research before buying this camera and it has not disappointed me. I love its incredibly fast startup time (having used my siblings... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Sony Cybershot DSC-W5 review! (Aashna - 3/19/07)

I think that the sony cybershot is a great camera. I'm not a professional photographer and thought it was easy to use and got the... read more

  • 5 out of 5
GOOD camera (Natasha - 1/18/07)

I've had this camera for over a year and up to date, I have no complaints. The picture quality is excellent!!!read more

  • 5 out of 5
Exellent for Daily use (Bhawanidutt - 11/20/06)

If money is constraint and need quality ... one can go for SONY DCS W5. Its Picture quality is awesome both indoor and outdoor, plus... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great camera ( - 6/20/06)

The W5 is really great camera Gives sharp images. Good battery backup. Great price tag.read more

  • 5 out of 5
Excellent!!!!!! ( - 6/20/06)

This camara is great. I am very impressed with picture quality and advanced features. This camara out preforms camara's double or tripple it's price. A... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Perfect little camera !! ( - 6/20/06)

This is one incredible, compact camera. First thing you notice is that the batteries just seem to never run out. However, even if you let... read more

  • 5 out of 5
YOU WILL BE AMAZED , BEST CAM ON THE MARKET ( - 5/15/06)

I'm kind of addicted to buying camera's, at least 1 every 2 or 3 months, in the $200 to $500 range.I just realized i have... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Better than expected ( - 5/15/06)

My 2nd digital. SonyW5 is faster, more efficient battery usage. Great pictures. Fun Movies. Remembers my settings. Reasonable price. Easy to use and reasonably easy... read more

  • 5 out of 5
I LOVE THIS CAMERA! ( - 5/15/06)

This was my first major purchase,so for months I carefully chose which camera from reviewers. I am soo pleased with the dsc-w5. It seems its... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Great Cam Under Indian Conditions ( - 5/15/06)

Hey, this is one piece Sony should feel proud of. A great cam-cum-video recorder. The video quality is real good. I have two 1 GB... read more

  • 5 out of 5
Amazing, just amazing.. ( - 5/15/06)

Omgawsh, I've only had this camera for a day, and I already learned that it's amazing. Great quality and color. Once again, Sony has outdone... read more

  • 5 out of 5
awesome ( - 5/15/06)

amazingread more

  • 5 out of 5
Wow! ( - 4/21/06)

This is my second digital camera - my first was an Olympus that only lasted a year. I am very pleased with the photos and... read more

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