1. 28mm equivalent Sony lens with 4x optical zoom
2. 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor and 2.7-inch LCD screen (230k pixels)
3. SteadyShot image stabilization helps prevent blur
4. iAuto mode automatically optimizes camera settings; Smile Shutter technology automatically captures a smile
5. Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media and SD media

Editorial Review :

The DSC-W310 captures amazingly detailed images with a 28mm equivalent wide angle 4x zoom lens. Taking and reviewing images is made easy with a 2.7”” LCD1 and advanced features including Easy mode, iAuto and SteadyShot® image stabalization make it easy to capture great images in various conditions.

Customer Review :

quick shipment, slow shutter speed

Amazon did a fine job with prompt shipment. The camera performs very well and creates high quality pictures. Our only issue is that the long response time between clicking the button and the picture being taken. I am sure there is a technical term for this, but I don't know it. On balance, this is a good camera for the low price.

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Digital camera

Great piece of an item and great services the way business should be handled I recomend to any one!! The price is definetily fair for the item.

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1. SEL1855 E-mount 18-55mm lens, Lens cap, Lens rear cap, HVL-F7S detachable flash, Case for flash
2. World's smallest, lightest interchangeable lens camera
3. Strong, light magnesium alloy front fascia
4. Same APS-C sensor size, same resolution as Alpha DSLRs
5. 14.2 MP; up to 7 fps shooting; ISO 12800 sensitivity

Editorial Review :

The performance of a DSLR, in about half the size and weight.⁵ The NEX-5 is the interchangeable lens camera that goes wherever you do. Enjoy Full HD 1080/60i movies,² astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 7 fps, incredible panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch⁶ LCD.

Smallest in class
This is the world's smallest interchangeable lens digital still camera (as of April 2010). We removed the conventional mirror box, AF sensor and viewfinder, reducing the flange back distance from 44.5 mm to 18 mm. The result has all the quality of an a DSLR, but is 48% smaller and 49% lighter than our a230.

Interchangeable lenses
Compatible with Sony's E-mount series of smaller, lighter lenses designed specifically for a compact interchangeable lens cameras. Opens up a world of creative options.

APS-C size HD image sensor
The same sensor format that Sony builds into the full-sized a DSLRs. With 13 times the area of the typical³ image sensor, APS-C makes the difference between snapshots and photographs, delivering an exceptional combination of high resolution, high sensitivity and gorgeous, blurred backgrounds.

First in class with 1080/60i movies
This is the world's first interchangeable lens still camera with 1080/60i AVCHD Full HD, exactly the same resolution and frame rate as most broadcast and cable HDTV channels. Records in 1080/60i AVCHD format, 1080/30p high definition in PC-friendly MP4 format and standard definition 480/30p in MP4 format.²

14.2 megapixel resolution
You get incredible detail and gorgeous enlargements. Thanks to the APS-C sensor size and Sony Exmor APS HD CMOS technology, the camera achieves high resolution with no penalty in low-light sensitivity or sensor noise.

Up to 7 frames per second
Capture the decisive moment in sports and get the ideal baby photo. Up to

Customer Review :

Wow! This is one great camera!

I have owned the Olympus EP-1, Panasonic GF1, also have a Nikon d90 and canon s90 so I have seen a lot of pictures from all these cameras. First I would like to say the MENU on the NEX is actually pretty GOOD. Yes, like everybody has said it would have been nice to have a dedicated button for iso, w balance etc..BUT it takes literally 1 second and you can change those settings, what's all the fuss about??? I actually find the Nex's menu LESS complicated than the EP1 that drove ME nuts! So..to all afraid of this camera because so many reviews mention the menu is horrible..to them I say what???

What is blowing me away most is the low noise at high iso plus the overall picture quality. I am one of those DSLR people who wants DSLR type quality in the smallest package possible. I admit I am NOT a pro photographer but I can change every setting on my D90 and I know how to go deep into DSLR settings and what they mean. I say this ONLY because the Nex-5 seems aimed at point and shooters moving up the quality ladder but supposedly don't know all that much about settings. Yes, the Panasonic GF1 and Olympus E-P1 seem to give you a "little more" manual control than this NEX-5 does..but it's pretty close..re: controls.

What the NEX-5 does in my opinion is especially in raw format Blow the doors off the GF1 and EP1 as to how much detail you can work with. On the GF1 in raw..often I STILL couldn't get skin tones to look right, shadows in lower light always had too much noise..and I ended up with too many grainy pictures. I am simply blown away with the NEX as to how much detail you can get back using raw...where the jpg may look like a total loss..you can often still get a great pic using raw.

For the point and shoot people..the raw conversion software that comes with the Sony is actually VERY good, powerful and EASY to use. Overall this is a SMALL camera that pretty much takes pictures in the same general ballpark as the better dslrs in my opinion. I think this may actually have less noise than my Nikon d90.

What I don't like..manually you can only choose iso 200, 400, 800, 1600 etc. I prefer a bit more control ala the GF1 where you can choose say a 640, 1000, iso or 1200 iso etc. That being said if you choose Auto iso the NEX Will at times choose isos such as 640, 1000 etc..not available manually.

Some of the gimmicks? like panorama or twilight handheld shooting where the NEX shoots about 5 pictures within about a second actually WORK and I think at times "these can give you pictures you simply can NOT get on a gf1, ep1" etc.

One other thing I am not thrilled about is overall color saturation is bit too punchy or high. This is not a problem as it takes a sec IF you want a bit less color saturation in your pics with any photo editor.

The NEX feels great in your hand. It feels solid as a brick YET seems to weigh much less than the gf1 and ep1 making the Nex easier to take with you!

There is no perfect camera and never will be. In my opinion though..if you don't need to change settings every 2 seconds..OVERALL this NEX-5 may be your best choice right now as far as mirrorless cameras go. Don't forget one huge reason the GF1/EP1 look so much better than point and shoot cams is the sensor size. Well the full sized dslr sensor in the NEX is MUCH bigger than micro Four..hence the lower noise...better overall IQ in my opinion.

Again I am truly stumped at how many complaints I heard about the menu. I actually feel the menu is QUITE intuitive.
This is a REALLY good/Beautiful camera...it's a keeper at least for now!

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1. Certified waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof
2. 3.0-inch wide touch screen for easy operation and viewing of images and movies
3. 10.2-megapixel "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for enhanced low-light performance
4. iSweep Panorama Mode captures stunning panoramic images; fast capture with 10fps at full 10.2MP resolution
5. Card slot for optional Memory Stick Duo media and SD media

Editorial Review :

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 combines a sleek, waterproof design with high technology. The camera offers stunning low light performance with the ability to capture amazing panoramic images in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode. Never miss the best shot with 10 frames per second, and show off all your images on a large 3" touchscreen LCD.

Customer Review :

Can't trust a lot of sellers anymore for items claimed "NEW"!

I bought this item intended as a gift for my niece--got this item rough on box corners and a strange black and white tape as seal -- I did not open the box and requested for a return--A new Item should be new inside out--if it is a shelf product or a returned product--then it is not NEW!

Amazon.com still preserves its outstanding customer service and is processing my return--but it is annoying having to go through this!

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1. Sony DSC-HX5V 10.2MP CMOS Digital Camera with 10x G-Lens Wide Angle Optical Zoom and Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization
2. 8 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card
3. Replacement NP-FG1 Battery Pack
4. Sony LCS-CSW Camera Case
5. Memory Card Wallet - Deluxe Cleaning and Care Kit

Editorial Review :

Capture stunning low-light 10.2-megapixel images and sweeping panoramic views with the DSC-HX5V/B featuring an "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor. Plus, catch fast action shots with up to 10 frames per seconds shooting. AVCHD Movie Mode (1920x1080 @ 60i) records amazingly detailed video and a 25mm equivalent wide angle 10x high-zoom G Lens allows you to take captivating images.

KIT INCLUDES:
* 8GB SD MEMORY CARD.
* REPLACEMENT NP-FG1 BATTERY PACK.
* SONY LCS-CSW CASE.
* MEMORY WALLET.
* CLEANING KIT.
* 25 FREE PRINTS!!!

Customer Review :

My new camera

I recently decided it was time to trade up from my old Cannon SureShot to something more modern. After talking with a friend of mine who was a professional photographer, in a prior life, he recommended the Sony DSCHX5 DSC-HX5V camera for me. Now I must say I do not have the necessary photography skills to operate all the functions this camera has to offer. I asked him for something that would be best for my use, which is casual vacation pics. I must say this camera does it all and more. I have not used the movie feature, however, I have used the 'bone head' "AUTO" feature and my pics come out great. I only wish I had the time to learn how to do more with it than just setting it on "auto" and shooting.

The camera was delivered with in a few days of order and came with everything advertised.

The only reason I gave it 4 instead of 5 stars is that I haven't figured out all the things it can do. No fault of the camera, just my pea brain!

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Happy with purchase

Great little camera, good resolution, great screen, and love the panorama feature. I went back and forth on this and the Canon S90 and eventually decided on this one due to the panorama feature, better dynamic range/low light capability, and price. I'm very happy with my purchase.

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Slow GPS

The package is good. The camera is awesome. The GPS is a bit slow though, so unless you wait for it to find the satelites every time you turn it on , you will end up with a lot of pictures at the exact same location (e.g. the coordinates of your hotel room). Besides that, thumbs up!

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1. Sony Cyber-shot® DSC-H55 14.1MP Digital Camera with G-Lens 10x Wide Angle Optical Zoom with SteadyShot Image Stabilization and 3.0 inch LCD
2. 4 Gigabyte SD Secure Digital Memory Card
3. Sony LCS-CST Camera Case - Memory Card Wallet
4. Package of LCD Screen Protectors - Flexible Mini Tripod
5. Cleaning and Care Kit - BONUS!! 25 Free Quality Prints (promo code# on invoice)

Editorial Review :

Get ready for some beautiful pictures. The compact DSC-H55 Cyber-shot® digital camera's powerful 10x optical zoom wide (25mm equivalent) lens takes better shots from greater distances. For breathtaking panoramic shots of wide landscapes, just move in one sweeping motion and Sweep Panorama mode does the rest. Your shots are clear, too, thanks to Optical SteadyShot technology that helps reduce blur when your hands are less than steady. Review the phenomenal results on the large, 3.0" (diag.) screen.

KIT INCLUDES:
* 4GB SD MEMORY CARD.
* SONY LCS-CST CASE.
* MEMORY WALLET.
* SCREEN PROTECTORS.
* MINI TRIPOD.
* CLEANING KIT.
* 25 FREE PRINTS!!!

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