12 Mp Digital Camera With Full 1080p Hd Video

Pictures that you could only imagine are now possible with the DSC-WX5. It starts with the outstanding low-light performance of Sony's "Exmor R" CMOS sensor. Amazing features like Superior Auto and Background Defocus make it easy to get the best shot. There's even 3D Sweep Panorama8 and Full HD 1080/60i AVCHD movies.7

Amazon Sales Rank: #7036 in Camera & Photo Brand: Sony Model: DSC-WX5 Dimensions: 5.60" h x 2.00" w x 6.10" l, .90 pounds Display size: 2.8 12.2-megapixel back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor Capture vast scenic vistas and 16:9 shots with 3D Sweep Panorama 24mm (35mm equiv) professional wide angle G Lens 1080i AVCHD Movie records high-quality HD movies Includes camera, rechargeable battery, wrist strap, battery charger, paint pen, multi-connector cable, and CD-ROM

Most helpful customer reviews 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. WX5 vs. S95 vs. P300 vs. LX5 By Eric J. Svancara I am an armature photographer who's goal is to capture moments in my life as well as those around me. I hate using flash photography as I want to capture images/video the exact way that it originally appeared to me. For most occasions I use a Canon 20D with a Canon 1.8 50mm prime lens. This setup allows me to capture "moments" in low light, with no flash. However, at time has gone on I have found it rather unrealistic to carry a DSLR with me at all times for various reasons, also I wanted to be able to capture video as well. I did not want to have to carry a separate device in order to capture video as well. So, the next logical conclusion was to look for a point and shoot camera that would perform in low light situations as well as record high quality video as well. In no particular order I am reviewing all the P&S cameras that I reviewed in their comparable classes. The requirements were 1) To be easily pocketable 2)high performance in low light with no flash 3) record high quality video 4) have reasonable zoom for photos as well as video P300 - Nikon This camera is small = very pocket friendly being the third smallest on the list, equipped with a fast lens ie f/1.8, and has good zoom @ 4.2X, video res; 1080p @ 30fps, sensor is CMOS. This camera takes really good low light pictures, the lens and CMOS sensor helps a great deal with this. Also, the P300 takes closer macro pictures than the other cameras as well as a wider angle. However, the video can be choppy/jumpy at times. The P300 scored 3/4 on my scale S95 - Canon This camera is still very pocketable, however it is the second smallest on the list. The lens is a f/2.0, zoom @ 3.8X, video res; 720p, sensor is CCD (CMOS is better) however the CCD sensor in the S95 is around double the size of the two cameras with CMOS and the S95 has a superior digital processor. Out of all the cameras when considering general photography as well as low light photography the S95 takes the best pictures out of all 4 cameras. However, the video is of lower quality and is easily to see when comparing. Also the video mode does not allow any zoom. This camera scored 3/4 as well. LX5 - Panasonic This camera is the least pocketable of all the cameras listed to the point that I would not be able to fit this camera into my pants pocket. The lens is a f/2.0, zoom @ 3.8X, video res; 720p, sensor is CCD (CMOS is better) however the CCD sensor in the LX5 has the largest sensor out of all 4 cameras. Out of all the cameras when considering general photography, and low light the LX5 falls slightly below the S95, however the LX5 is the most superior camera for macro shots out of all 4 cameras. The LX5 video also though 720p is still superior to that of the S95 and P300. Also unlike the S95, the LX5 can zoom during video. The only negative for this camera was it's larger size. Again I score this camera a 3/4. WX5 - Sony This camera is the smallest out of all 4 i.e. 40% smaller than the canon. The lens is a f/2.4, zoom @ 5x, video res; 1080p, sensor is CMOS however, this sensor is smaller than LX5 and S95 CCD. The sensors nor the lenses are not the only thing to consider, the processor and it's software are also rather important. That is where this camera really shines. For general and low light the LX5 and S95 win, but not by a large margin. The WX5's video is only second to the LX5, since the LX5 captures better overall and lower light images. I scored this camera a 4/4. To summarize best; Low light photography = 1)S95 2)LX5 3)WX5 4)P300 General photography = 1)S95 2)LX5 3)WX5 4)P300 Size (smallest) = 1)WX5 2)S95 3)P300 4)LX5 Best Video = 1)LX5 2)WX5 3)S95 4)P300 Most zoom = 1)WX5 2)P300 3)LX5/S95 S95; What killed it for me was the non ability to zoom during video, and the low amount of zoom as well LX5; What killed it for me was the too large of size, if you can get past that