Specifications#
- Brand
- Sony
- Model
- Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V
- Also known as
- DSC-HX5V, Sony DSC-HX5V, Sony DSC-HX5VN
- Camera type
- Compact
- Released
- 2010-01-01
- Sensor size
- 5.9 × 4.4 mm (1/2.5" sensor)
- Crop factor
- 5.86×
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Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 5.86 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 23 mm | 72.8° | 58.0° | 85.4° |
| 4.5 mm | 26 mm | 66.5° | 52.4° | 78.7° |
| 5 mm | 29 mm | 61.1° | 47.8° | 72.8° |
| 6 mm | 35 mm | 52.4° | 40.5° | 63.2° |
| 8 mm | 47 mm | 40.5° | 31.0° | 49.5° |
| 10 mm | 59 mm | 32.9° | 25.0° | 40.5° |
| 12 mm | 70 mm | 27.6° | 20.9° | 34.2° |
| 15 mm | 88 mm | 22.3° | 16.8° | 27.6° |
| 20 mm | 117 mm | 16.8° | 12.6° | 20.9° |
| 25 mm | 147 mm | 13.5° | 10.1° | 16.8° |
| 30 mm | 176 mm | 11.2° | 8.4° | 14.0° |
| 40 mm | 235 mm | 8.4° | 6.3° | 10.5° |
| 50 mm | 293 mm | 6.8° | 5.1° | 8.4° |
| 70 mm | 410 mm | 4.8° | 3.6° | 6.0° |
| 100 mm | 586 mm | 3.4° | 2.5° | 4.2° |
| 150 mm | 880 mm | 2.3° | 1.7° | 2.8° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 5.1 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | f/2 | 35.3 cm | 2.14 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.57 m |
| 4 mm | f/2.8 | 55.3 cm | 8.70 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.12 m |
| 4 mm | f/4 | 1.06 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 78.6 cm |
| 4 mm | f/8 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 39.5 cm |
| 7 mm | f/2 | 10.4 cm | 43.3 cm | 2.01 m | 6.15 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.80 m |
| 7 mm | f/2.8 | 14.7 cm | 63.4 cm | 3.53 m | 22.4 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.43 m |
| 7 mm | f/4 | 21.5 cm | 1.00 m | 10.8 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 2.40 m |
| 7 mm | f/8 | 49.6 cm | 5.31 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.20 m |
| 12 mm | f/2 | 3.5 cm | 14.1 cm | 57.7 cm | 1.33 m | 4.05 m | 28.6 m | 14.1 m |
| 12 mm | f/2.8 | 4.9 cm | 19.8 cm | 82.3 cm | 1.96 m | 6.58 m | 1.5 km | 10.1 m |
| 12 mm | f/4 | 7.0 cm | 28.6 cm | 1.23 m | 3.11 m | 14.2 m | ∞ | 7.05 m |
| 12 mm | f/8 | 14.1 cm | 61.0 cm | 3.32 m | 18.3 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.53 m |
| 20 mm | f/2 | 1.2 cm | 5.0 cm | 20.3 cm | 46.0 cm | 1.29 m | 5.46 m | 39.1 m |
| 20 mm | f/2.8 | 1.7 cm | 7.0 cm | 28.5 cm | 64.8 cm | 1.84 m | 8.19 m | 27.9 m |
| 20 mm | f/4 | 2.5 cm | 10.1 cm | 40.9 cm | 93.6 cm | 2.72 m | 13.8 m | 19.6 m |
| 20 mm | f/8 | 4.9 cm | 20.3 cm | 84.5 cm | 2.02 m | 6.88 m | ∞ | 9.79 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors. (NPF needs a known resolution and is omitted here.)
| Focal length | 500 rule |
|---|---|
| 4 mm (23 mm eq.) | 21.3 s |
| 5 mm (29 mm eq.) | 17.1 s |
| 6 mm (35 mm eq.) | 14.2 s |
| 7 mm (41 mm eq.) | 12.2 s |
| 9 mm (53 mm eq.) | 9.5 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 9 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 17 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 34 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 5.86.
Similar cameras#
Other 1/2.5" cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V?
The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V has a crop factor of 5.86× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 7.4 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V sensor?
5.9 × 4.4 mm (1/2.5"), an area of 26 mm² — 3% of full frame.
Is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V full frame?
No — its sensor is 1/2.5", which is 33.1× smaller in area than full frame.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V?
With a 5 mm lens (29 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 17 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikidata Q20859164 — CC0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources