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Top Deal Review Sony DSC-WX5 WX Series Exmor R CMOS Sensor

PROS:

- Shoots very high quality HD 1080p (and 1080i) video. Perfect pocketable HD camcorder replacement.
- Excellent low light video capabilities (almost zero noise in videos).
- Excellent photos in good light (sometimes almost DSLR-like), good in low light (with some noise reduction artifacts).
- Decent optical image stabilizer (but not perfect - keep your camera steady for best shots).
- Beautiful, high-resolution screen (I recommend getting a HARD clear plastic screen protector - the screen seems fragile).
- Metal body (feels very well made)
- Small form factor (this thing is tiny and extremely pocketable!)
- Fast 5X zoom. The zoom toggle is very sensitive and well positioned.
- Great 24mm wide-angle lens that can record wide areas - very rare in video cameras for any price.
- Easy to navigate menus
- Dedicated video recording button (can shoot video no matter the current photo setting). Perfect for catching those unexpected moments.
- Recessed ON button make it nearly impossible to turn on the camera unintentionally (and risk breaking the lens).
- Everything is very automated (easy for non-techy people and especially useful when shooting kids.)
- Can shoot very sharp HD in both AVCHD 60fps 1080i and MP4 30fps 1080p (I only shoot MP4 because I hate interlaced videos and desire highest level of compatibility with video players and editors. Please note that shooting at 30fps requires slow panning to prevent jerkiness in your videos)
- 3D photos (requires good light and lots of practice).
- Can use standard SD flash cards (not just Sony Memory Sticks as in times past).