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Sony CyberShot H5
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HQ Grade: B-
| 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
- 39th of 63 in Extended Zoom
- 15th of 52 in 7 Megapixel
- 17th of 41 in Sony
- 42nd of 88 in $350 - $600
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Answered Questions for the Sony H5
- Q: Which small digital camera has the "fastest" lens, longest zoom range and highest mega pixel count for under $500?
- A: I'm sorry, I can't agree, especially on the Sony.It's by no means a small camera... read more
- Q: What's the difference between this camera and the Sony P712 ?
- A: Hi Laurie,First of all, you can find a head-to-head comparison of the Sony H5 and... read more
- Q: Does the Sony H5 take memory cards or only memory sticks?
- A: Ben is spot-on. The A710 is a smaller, more compact camera without the advanced features... read more
- Q: Should I upgrade my Lumix DMC-FZ30 to the new FZ50 or not worth the trouble/money?
- A: I'd be reluctant to suggest anything else. The Sony H5 is nice if you want... read more
- Q: need a slr camera that does movies too
- A: Hi Suzy,Unfortunately, there aren't really any digital SLRs out there that match your specifications. The... read more
- Q: Which is the best swivel lens coolpix camera since the 990 for closeups
- A: Hi,Unfortunately, since about the beginning of 2004, Nikon has significantly backed off on their production... read more
- Q: Can you tell me advantages of H5 over H2? Thanks
- A: Hi there,These are very similar cameras; here are the advantages of the H5:-Body comes in... read more
- Q: my h5 an basketball play lousy together
- A: Maybe you need a Canon S3IS. read more
- Q: What's the difference between this camera and the Kodak P712 ?
- A: A great place to compare cameras side by side is www.dpreview.com. Click on the Buying... read more
- Q: i own and love Sony DSCF707, Iwant a more compact camera, which one would you recommend?
- A: Hi Sheryl,Have you considered the H5? It's smaller than the F707 (but not exactly small... read more
- Q: I currently have an HP 945 that I love but needs fixing so am looking for comparable models, any suggestions?
- A: I know what you mean on the size issue. Seems like even the "big" cameras... read more
- Q: want best supercompact digital with big optical zoom
- A: Hi Judy,The smallest cameras you'll find with a huge zoom are the Panasonic TZ1, the... read more
- Q: best recommended digital camera for a freshman photo major?
- A: Hi,If she's a photo major and she wants to go pro eventually, you'll probably want... read more
- Q: Which sony dg cam model gives optimum pixel & zoom for best price (within 15000/-) ?
- A: Hi Seema,Within 15000 what?Anyway, Sony doesn't offer many cheaper cameras with high zoom, but they... read more
- Q: I am planning to buy the sony H5 after a lot of deliberation, can i use a 2 GB card with the H5 and how much will it cost?
- A: Yes, you can use the 2GB in this camera. It will likely cost about $70... read more
- Q: which would you recommend the Sony Cybershot H5 or Canon power shot G7 for a first time owner of a digital camera?
- A: I would definitely recommend the H5. It's really an all-in-one camera. The Sony has one... read more
- Q: Is a Kodak Z612, 6 megapixel, 12x optical zoom, a good camera?
- A: Hi Bridget,The Z612 is yet another entry in a rapidly growing field of SLR-like consumer... read more
- Q: Do the Minolta Dimage Z1 lenses fit this camera?
- A: This is not a SLR camera. read more
- Q: F650 has no image stabilization, are there any cameras with 5x, 3inLCD and6+mp?
- A: Yes, the Sony DSC H5 meets all your requirements. read more
- Q: Is there any digital camera in the market of either Sony or Canon brand which has atleast 6 megapixels,extended Zoom(6x optical and 4x digital), a lot
- A: Sharma, The Sony and Canon cameras are some of the best on the market and... read more
Open Questions for the Sony H5
- Q: Why the image in my sony H5 itis always zoom in?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Does the Sony H5 have 'RAW' capability?
- 20 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: can H5 works with studio lite
- 20 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: what lens is recommended for canon rebel XTi?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Sony DSC-H5 vs. Lumix DMC- FZ8 (Panasonic)
- 5 points for best answer - 3 replies
- Q: I have the H5 and the flash seems to take forever to recharge. Is this normal? forever being 20+ seconds.
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Is it possible to use an external flash with my H5. Was in a car accident and the flash brought off. CAmera works fine but miss my flash. Thanks
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: What is the range of depth of field for this camera?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I am thinking of getting the H5 and was wondering if it was a good camera for taking pictures of kids, I like the style I don't like little cameras.
- 10 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Just bought the Sony H5...having a small problem...
- 10 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: I'm looking for non SLR extended zoom camera, so far come up with Canon S3 IS, Sony H5 and Kodak P712. Any suggestions?
- 20 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: I can't hold shutter halfway down to focus! Am I doing something wrong? When I press the shutter then after a few seconds the camera shots!
- 2 points for best answer - 4 replies
- Q: Some of the language is confusing me. What is megaplex, SLR & the if the letters after the name mean something specific ?
- 15 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: what camera would you reccommend in the price range of 250-350 that has a great zoom,
- 1 point for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Looking for quick flash refresh, good zoom, and movie w/ sound?
- 18 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Best alternate to the Canon A710 or GZ?
- 5 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: Having a hard time choosing between Sony H5 & Canon S3; Picture Quality is the key req.
- 8 points for best answer - 2 replies
- Q: Will the H5 take good quality pictures outside at night?
- 15 points for best answer - 1 reply
- Q: why is it so slow? can I fix it?
- 20 points for best answer - 7 replies
- Q: Confused! My 16 yo daughter wants to take artistic photos with zoom. S2 with xtra lenses, S3, H5, Panasonic? I will spend around $400
- 3 replies
