Sony DSC-W5
Sony - 5.1 megapixel - Memory Stick - 3 x optical zoom - ISO 400 - Built-in Flash - Optical Viewfinder
Don't let the compact size fool you! Sony's DSC-W5 Cyber-shot digital camera will deliver some big surprises when it comes to helping you hold on to the moment at hand. Featuring an effective 5.1 Megapixel sensor for fantastic high-resolution images, you can count on Sony's Real Imaging Processor for more natural color, picture quality and improved energy efficiency. You're always just a button-push away from getting up close and personal thanks to the 3x Optical Zoom and 6x Digi... Read more [ Report abuse or wrong photo | Share your Sony DSC-W5 photo ]
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User reviews and opinions
| loongye |
10:51am on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 ![]() |
| I bought this as a replacement for a Sony DSC-P93 that is virtualy the same feature wise. This camera has a larger LCD and a smaller overall size. | |
| jessejmclaughlin |
4:21am on Sunday, August 22nd, 2010 ![]() |
| The Cyber-shot DSC-W5 is an affordable yet high-performance 5-megapixel digital camera that offers a Carl Zeiss 3x optical zoom lens, large 2. This relatively new line, the Sony W5 has a more rangefinder-style than the original Cyber-shots, with a compact size for easy travel. | |
| sskinner |
9:16am on Monday, July 26th, 2010 ![]() |
| I bought this camera back in 2005 when it was a bit more expensive and I still have not had any problems with it. | |
| christoph1 |
4:42pm on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 ![]() |
| this was recalled in japan and china there are bad reviews all over the internet about this camera. there are multiple problems. Great camera ! I had purchased my Sony DSC-W5 in 2005, the pictures are razor sharp, the built in audio / video are great . | |
| superstarks |
5:13am on Saturday, June 12th, 2010 ![]() |
| After receiving first Sony digital camera, we discovered it was defective. First contacted Sony (assuming operator error), then Newegg. | |
| Achim |
4:56am on Friday, March 19th, 2010 ![]() |
| The bottom line is that the camera is a "a go... Small , user friendly, Nice size screen, takes very good videos 8 out of 10 pics are blurry I bought this camera in January 2006 and have... Big LCD, very good lens especially for macro shots, good color reproduction. | |
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Documents

Repairing Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 Lens
Replace lens.
2011 iFixit CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 9
Step 1 - disassembly Back Cover
Remove Memory Stick Pro from the card reader slot on the bottom of the camera. Remove both batteries.
Step 2
Remove the single visible screw from both sides of the camera. Remove the two screws that are adjacent to the warning label, which is on the underside of the camera. Do NOT remove all four screws from the bottom.
Page 2 of 9
Step 3
Gently remove the back cover from the camera. The first time the case is removed, it will be stiff. Be patient and gently rock the cover back and forth until it slides free.
Step 4 - LCD Screen
Remove the two screws holding the circuit board down.
Page 3 of 9
Step 5
Detach the orange cable from the board. Use a thin object,like a paperclip, to gently pry the cable off the connector.
Step 6
The LCD screen sits in two slots; one on the bottom, and one on the left edge. Slide LCD screen from the two slots. Do not attempt to completely remove the screen, as it is still attached to the camera.
Page 4 of 9
Step 7
To remove the LCD screen, detach the orange cable from the board. If needed, replace the LCD screen.
Step 8 - Speaker
Remove the two screws holding down the steel back plate. Remove steel back plate.
Page 5 of 9
Step 9
Now remove the plastic plate that covers the motherboard.
Step 10
Warning: Electric Shock From this point on, hold the camera by the chrome edges ONLY. Capacitors store electric charge even if the batteries are removed. Remove the blue cable.
Page 6 of 9
Step 11
Disconnect the flash cable (black and white wires) before completely removing the front case. Gently start to remove the case. Once the cable is free, set aside the front case.
Step 12
The speaker should now be clearly seen on the underside of the camera. Gently unplug the speaker from the motherboard. Replace the speaker.
Page 7 of 9
Step 13 - Battery Terminal
Remove the orange cable connecting the battery terminal to the motherboard.
Step 14
The battery terminal is now free from the board and can be slid out.
Page 8 of 9
Step 15 - Lens
Detach two cables that go from the motherboard to the lens. Remove lens.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
This document was last generated on Feb 12, 2011.
Page 9 of 9

Disassembling Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W5 Back Cover
Tools used in this guide
Phillips #00 Screwdriver (1)
We will be taking off the back cover, or case, of the camera to gain access to the internal components including the speaker, LCD screen, lens, and motherboard.
2011 iFixit CC BY-NC-SA
www.iFixit.com
Page 1 of 3
Step 1 - Back Cover
Remove Memory Stick Pro from the card reader slot on the bottom of the camera. Remove both batteries.
Step 2
Remove the single visible screw from both sides of the camera. Remove the two screws that are adjacent to the warning label, which is on the underside of the camera. Do NOT remove all four screws from the bottom.
Page 2 of 3
Step 3
Gently remove the back cover from the camera. The first time the case is removed, it will be stiff. Be patient and gently rock the cover back and forth until it slides free.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
This document was last generated on Feb 12, 2011.
Page 3 of 3
Technical specifications
Full description
Don't let the compact size fool you! Sony's DSC-W5 Cyber-shot digital camera will deliver some big surprises when it comes to helping you hold on to the moment at hand. Featuring an effective 5.1 Megapixel sensor for fantastic high-resolution images, you can count on Sony's Real Imaging Processor for more natural color, picture quality and improved energy efficiency. You're always just a button-push away from getting up close and personal thanks to the 3x Optical Zoom and 6x Digital Zoom. And it all comes to life on the large 2.5-inch color LCD so you can make sure you get the shot you want. Forget your Memory Stick? No problem, thanks to the DSC-W5's 32MB internal memory that will keep you shooting longer.
| General | |
| Product Type | Digital camera - compact |
| Width | 3.6 in |
| Depth | 1.5 in |
| Height | 2.4 in |
| Weight | 0.4 lbs |
| Enclosure Color | Silver |
| Body Material | Aluminum |
| Main Features | |
| Resolution | 5.1 Megapixel |
| Color Support | Color |
| Optical Sensor Type | Super HAD CCD |
| Total Pixels | 5,255,000 pixels |
| Effective Sensor Resolution | 5,090,000 pixels |
| Optical Sensor Size | 1/1.8" |
| Light Sensitivity | ISO 100, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO auto |
| Digital Zoom | 2 x |
| Shooting Modes | Frame movie mode |
| Shooting Programs | Landscape, twilight portrait, soft snap, twilight mode, candle, beach |
| Special Effects | Black & White, Sepia |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/1000 sec |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec |
| Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, center-weighted, spot |
| Exposure Modes | Program, automatic, manual |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
| White Balance | Automatic, presets |
| White Balance Presets | Incandescent, fluorescent, cloudy, daylight |
| Digital Video Format | MPEG VX |
| Still Image Format | JPEG |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 1.6 frames per second |
| Video Capture | MPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps - 177 sec - with 256MB card MPEG - 640 x 480 - 16 fps - 87 sec - with 32MB card MPEG - 160 x 112 - 8 fps - 1410 sec - with 32MB card |
| Memory / Storage | |
| Flash Memory | Flash - integrated (soldered memory - 32 MB ) |
| Supported Flash Memory | Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO |
| Image Storage | Fine JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 12 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2592 x 1944 : 23 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 2592 x 1728 : 12 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2592 x 1728 : 23 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 20 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 2048 x 1536 : 37 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 1280 x 960 : 50 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 1280 x 960 : 93 - with 32MB card Fine JPEG 640 x 480 : 196 - with 32MB card Standard JPEG 640 x 480 : 491 - with 32MB card |
| Camera Flash | |
| Camera Flash | Built-in flash |
| Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes |
| Effective Flash Range | 1.6 ft - 12.5 ft |
| Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation |
| Lens System | |
| Type | Zoom lens - 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm - f/2.8-5.2 |
| Focal Length | 7.9 mm - 23.7 mm |
| Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | 38 - 114mm |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic, manual |
| Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection |
| Auto Focus Points (Zones) | 5 |
| Min Focus Range | 19.7 in |
| Macro Focus Range | 2.4 in - 19.7 in |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.8-5.2 |
| Optical Zoom | 3 x |
| Zoom Adjustment | Motorized drive |
| Lens Construction | 5 group(s) / 7 element(s) |
| Filter Size | 30 mm |
| Lens Manufacturer | Carl Zeiss |
| Features | Built-in lens shield, aspherical lens |
| Additional Features | |
| Self Timer | Yes |
| Self Timer Delay | 10 sec |
| Additional Features | Audio recording, direct print, USB 2.0 compatibility, built-in speaker, RGB primary color filter, auto power save, digital noise reduction, date/time stamp, DPOF support, PRINT Image Matching, PictBridge support, histogram display, resizing an image |
| Viewfinder | |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical - real-image zoom |
| Display | |
| Type | LCD display - TFT active matrix - 2.5" - color |
| Display Form Factor | Built-in |
| Display Format | 115,000 pixels |
| Microphone | |
| Type | Microphone - built-in |
| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono |
| Connections | |
| Connector Type | 1 x USB 1 x composite video/audio output |
| Expansion Slot(s) | 1 x Memory Stick PRO |
| Software | |
| Software | Drivers & Utilities, Sony Picture Package, ImageMixer VCD2 |
| System Requirements for PC Connection | |
| Operating System Support | MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows ME, MS Windows 98, Apple Mac OS 9.1 or later, MS Windows 98 SE |
| Peripheral Devices | USB port, CD-ROM drive |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Included Accessories | Battery case, wrist strap |
| Cables Included | A/V cable USB cable |
| Power | |
| Power Device | Battery charger - external |
| Battery | |
| Supported Battery | AA |
| Supported Battery Details | 2 x AA NiMH rechargeable battery - 2100 mAh ( included ) 2 x AA alkaline battery ( optional ) |
| Environmental Parameters | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Max Operating Temperature | 104 °F |
| Universal Product Identifiers | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Part Number | DSC-W5 |
| GTIN | 00027242671379, 00027242671355, 00027242713550 |
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