Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 review

What you need to know

Reviewed by: David D. Busch

Reviewed on: 22 September 2005

Tags: Sony, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5, noise, camera, mode dial

We like:

64mm LCD; quick burst mode; flexible controls; solid image quality

We don't like:

No shutter- or aperture-priority mode; manual focus limited to six preset steps; subpar optical viewfinder

You might also need:

A Memory Stick or Memory Stick Pro with a capacity of at least 128MB

CNET UK judgement:

A 64mm LCD, decent image quality and both automated and selected manual controls make the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 a competent camera for the casual photographer

Full review:

A junior version of the 7-megapixel DSC-W7, the 5-megapixel Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 boasts the same no-nonsense, compact, metal-alloy body, gorgeous 64mm (2.5-inch) LCD (which is coupled with a modest optical viewfinder for use in bright ambient light), 3x Carl Zeiss zoom lens and basic array of automatic and manual controls. Decent image quality, a versatile burst mode and convenient AA battery power make this Sony suitable for photo fans who want a pocketable camera with a useful set of mostly automatic features. Minimovie buffs will like the ability to edit 640x480-pixel, 16fps clips right in the camera. Continue Reading...