Sony HDR-TG5V Product Specs
In most ways, the Sony HDR-TG5V ($999 MSRP) is a very minor upgrade over last year's HDR-TG1. It has the same sensor and lens, but has been outfitted with a new menu system, a redesigned LCD touchscreen, and includes 16GB of internal flash memory. Sony also changed the color scheme a bit and made the new TG5V slightly more compact than the HDR-TG1.
The HDR-TG5V is not a top-of-the-line camcorder when it comes to performance. In fact, it more closely matches up with mid-range camcorders in that regard. Its benefits stem from a sleek design, durable body, and unique handling experience.
| Sony HDR-TG5V- Specs | |
|---|---|
| Original Price | 999 |
| Year | 2009 |
| Format | Flash Memory |
| Class | Consumer |
| HD | Yes |
| General Type | Prosumer |
| Image Stabilization | Digital |
| 3D Capable | No |
| HD Video Format | AVCHD |
| SD Video Format | MPEG-2 |
| Frame Rate(s) | 60i |
| Primary Audio Format | Dolby Digital (2ch) |
| Secondary Audio Format | None |
| Primary Media | Internal Flash Memory |
| Secondary Media | Memory Card |
| Tertiary Media | None |
| Memory Card Type | Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Included Media Capacity | 16GB |
| Maximum Recording Time (highest quality in minutes) | 110 |
| Recording Quality Option(s) | HD: FH (16Mbps), HQ (9Mbps), SP (7Mbps), LP (5Mbps); SD: HQ (9Mbps), SP (6Mbps), LP (3Mbps) |
| Included Software | Picture Motion Browser v. 4.2.00 |
| Zoom Control Type(s) | Circular slider |
| Optical Zoom | 10 x |
| Digital Zoom | 120 x |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
| Manual Focus Control Type(s) | Touchscreen, Spot |
| Focus Assist / Peaking | No |
| Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Manual Exposure Steps | 28 |
| Manual Aperture | No |
| Minimum Aperture (f/) | 0.00 f/ |
| Maximum Aperture (f/) | 1.80 f/ |
| Manual Shutter Speed | No |
| Manual White Balance | Yes |
| White Balance Presets | Auto, Outdoor, Indoor |
| Manual Gain | No |
| Manual Noise Reduction | No |
| Audio Dubbing | No |
| Auto / Easy Mode | No |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Color / Image Control(s) | x.v. Color |
| Scene Mode(s) | Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Candle, Sunrise & Sunset, Fireworks, Landscape, Portrait, Spotlight, Beach, and Snow |
| Other Manual Control(s) | Tele Macro, Guideframe |
| Still-Video Hybrid | Yes |
| Still Image Resolution(s) | 2304 x 1728 (4M) 2304 x 1296 (3M) 1600 x 1200 (1.9M) 640 x 480 (0.3M) |
| Still Image Quality Option(s) | None |
| Flash | Yes |
| Flash Settings | Auto, On, Off, Redeye Reduction; 3 brightness levels: High, Normal, Low |
| Simultaneous Video / Still Recording | Yes |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Manual ISO | No |
| Continuous Shot | No |
| Bracketing | No |
| Other Still Feature(s) | Smile Detection |
| Still Media | Internal Flash Memory, Memory Card |
| Still Media Included | 16GB internal flash memory |
| Body Type | Upright |
| Weight (with battery pack) | 280.00 g |
| Width (mm) | 30.00 mm |
| Height (mm) | 117.00 mm |
| Length (mm) | 62.00 mm |
| Body Color(s) | Silver, Black |
| LCD Size (inches) | 2.70 in. |
| LCD Resolution (pixels) | 211200 pixels |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Viewfinder | No |
| Video Light | No |
| Waterproof | No |
| Composite (RCA) output | Yes |
| Composite (RCA) input | No |
| FireWire | No |
| Audio-only AV input | No |
| S-Video | Yes (proprietary cable sold separately) |
| USB | Yes |
| Component output | Yes |
| Component input | No |
| HDMI | Yes |
| Headphone output | No |
| External Microphone input | No |
| LANC / Control L | Yes (proprietary cable sold separately) |
| Accessory Shoe (Cold) | No |
| Accessory Shoe (Hot) | No |
| Included Wireless Remote | No |
| WiFi | No |
| GPS | Yes |
| DC Power | Yes |
| Docking Station | Yes |
| Card Slot 1 | Memory Stick PRO Duo |
| Sister Model Down | HDR-TG1 |
| Included Battery | NP-FH50 |
| Other Accessories | Docking station, wrist strap |
| Sony HDR-TG5V Scores | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | Score | Weighting | |
| Color Score | 7.71 | 2.0 | |
| Noise Score | 11.69 | 1.0 | |
| Wide Angle Score | 9.60 | 0.8 | |
| Motion Score | 7.70 | 1.0 | |
| Video Sharpness Score | 8.89 | 4.0 | |
| Low Light Color Score | 6.55 | 1.25 | |
| Low Light Sensitivity Score | 3.77 | 1.5 | |
| Low Light Noise Score | 7.98 | 1.25 | |
| Compression Score | 8.75 | 1.0 | |
| Media Score | 7.61 | 1.5 | |
| Editing Score | 7.00 | 0.75 | |
| Auto Mode Score | 9.55 | 0.5 | |
| Zoom Score | 4.00 | 0.75 | |
| Zoom Ratio Score | 3.77 | 0.5 | |
| Focus Score | 5.00 | 0.7 | |
| Exposure Score | 8.30 | 0.65 | |
| Aperture Score | 0.00 | 0.65 | |
| Shutter Speed Score | 0.00 | 0.6 | |
| White Balance Score | 6.50 | 0.55 | |
| Gain Score | 0.00 | 0.5 | |
| Color & Image Controls Score | 2.00 | 0.5 | |
| Other Manual Controls Score | 3.50 | 0.5 | |
| Still Features Score | 9.15 | 0.8 | |
| Ease of Use Score | 6.00 | 1.25 | |
| Handling Score | 6.00 | 1.25 | |
| Stabilization Score | 7.05 | 1.0 | |
| Portability Score | 10.57 | 0.8 | |
| Battery Life Score | 4.75 | 1.0 | |
| LCD & Viewfinder Score | 7.88 | 0.6 | |
| Menus Score | 6.00 | 1.0 | |
| Playback Score | 5.00 | 0.3 | |
| Connectivity Score | 2.38 | 0.8 | |
| Audio Features Score | 1.75 | 1.0 | |
| Other Features Score | 3.50 | 0.5 | |
| Total: | 212 | ||
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