Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 review

Sony's mid-range camera range gets freshened up

Our Score 4

Last reviewed: 2005-04-30April 30th 2005

Price at launch	£280.00
MPN	DSC-W5
Accessories	Wrist strap, Battery case
Dimensions	91 x 60 x 36
Weight (g)	250
Battery Type	2 x AA
Camera Type	Compact
Connectivity	Composite Video/Audio Output, USB
Continuous Shooting Speed	1.6
Display Size	2.5
Display Technology	LCD
Drive Modes	Continuous
Exposure Modes	Automatic, Beach, Candlelight, Landscape, Manual, Programme
Flash	Yes
Flash Modes	AF Illuminator, Auto, Fill-in, Flash Compensation, Off, Red-Eye Reduction, Slow-Synchro
Focusing Modes	Auto, Manual
ISO Settings	100, 200, 400, ISO Auto
Image Formats	JPEG
Image Sensor Dimensions	7.18 x 5.32
Image Sensor Resolution	5.1
Image Sensor Type	1/1.8inch CCD
Lens Type	Zoom Lens
Longest Shutter Speed	30
Max Aperture	2.8
Max. Captured Image Resolution	2592 x 1944
Memory Types	Memory Stick PRO
Metering Modes	Centre weighted, Multi-Segment, Spot
Min Aperture	5.2
Min Shutter Speed	1000
Movie Mode	Yes
Optical Zoom	3
Optical viewfinder	Yes
White Balance	Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Presets
White Balance Presets	Incandescent
LCD Display?	Yes
Max resolution (horizontal pixels)	2592
Max resolution (vertical pixels)	1944