Note: this camera was first sold in
Jan 2005.
There may be newer versions available.
Sony CyberShot DSC-W5
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. |
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This camera is ranked
- 89th of 92 in Point and Shoot (#1 is Panasonic LX3)
- 26th of 32 in 5 Megapixel (#1 is Canon A460)
- 40th of 41 in Sony (#1 is Sony HX1)
- 101st of 107 in $200 - $300 (#1 is Canon SD780 IS)
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| Electronics Club | $404.95 |
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| 47digital | $439.00 |
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Editors' Comments
The rumors are true: Sony has announced the 5-megapixel, 3x optical zoom Sony CyberShot DSC-W5. Equipped with a new "stamina" battery system, the Sony W5 can apparently shoot up to 420 shots on a single charge! The Sony W5 is a follow-up to the CyberShot DSC-W1, which had classic-looking metal body and a huge 2.5" LCD screen, but received mixed reviews...
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Specifications
- 5.0 megapixels (effective)
- 3x optical zoom/4x digital zoom
- auto and manual focus
- program and manual exposure
- JPEG file format
- ISO range 100 - 400
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Answered Questions for the DSC-W5
- Q: i m getting error " turn off power and try again" for all programs. Pls sug
- A: You may also need to remove the batteries and insert them again after about 1 minute. If this doesn't work... read more
- Q: Hello, What is the price in Indian Currency?
- A: The current price in India that I could find is Rs. 15440 (For Delivery in India) from a site that... read more
- Q: The camera lens will not extend on its own. I rcv the "turn off power and on again". I have to assist the lens out
- A: First I would check your batteries. Underpowered batteries can easily affect lens movement and camera performance. Digital cameras require a... read more
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Open Questions for the DSC-W5
- Q: My camera has a delayed reaction when I take a photo so I miss the person or get 1/2 of a person in the picture. Can't find setting that is causing.
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: my camera will not switch on have treid new batterys have tried leaving them out for several minutes and still nothing, any ideas??
- 20 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: y cant i c the video taken frm my sony dsc-w5 on full screen of the camera?
- 5 points for best answer - 2 replies
Store Ratings and Offer Details for the Sony DSC-W5
Offers from stores in US and Canada. Click to change:
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690 Store Reviews |
Electronics Club
via Amazon.com |
$404.95 |
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1309 Store Reviews |
47digital
via Amazon.com |
$439.00 |
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Sony CyberShot DSC-W5 News
1/27/05
The Sony W5 is Officially Announced
Will the Sony W5 be better than the W1? We hope so.
