Sony HDR-SR5 Hard Disk Hybrid Digital Video Camcorder
10x Zoom, Still Image Capture, 0.2MP 1/3" ClearVid CMOS Sensor sensor, HDMI Connection, 0lux Minimum Illumination, Built in Flash
NIVO#: 5406
Line: Handycam HDRModel: HDR-SR5
Warranty: 3 months
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R 9,599.01
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Overview & Features top
The 'PAL' Sony HDR-SR5 EAVC HD 40 GB Hard-Disc Handycam Camcorder is the industry's first direct to Hard Disc Drive, AVCHD camcorder. The HDR-SR5E shoots in genuine 1080i resolution, for real unparalleled HDTV clarity. Its professional quality Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens captures brilliant images with life like color and tones, while the 2.1-megapixel CMOS processes faster than a CCD for richer color and better detail. The Progressive Shutter System supplies digital still images with excellent definition and sharpness. This camcorder comes with a variety of features, including 80x digital zoom, 16:9 widescreen mode, a hot shoe, a USB 2.0 interface, and Dolby Digital 5.1 audio. In addition, this camcorder features a 30 GB hard drive, so you can download directly to your favorite video software, without having to bother with tapes.

Key Features

10x Optical 80x Digital Zoom

Equipped with a 10x optical zoom that lets you close in on your subject with a pure optical quality, and a 80x digital zoom that lets you go all the way out for incredible panoramas.

1/3" CMOS Sensor

The CMOS sensor has nearly two million effective pixels that provide incredible clarity. It delivers faster image processing than a CCD, meaning richer color, greater detail, and less glare from objects.

2.7" Wide Hybrid LCD

You can use the monitor to check wide-angle shots in digital HD. Because it is a hybrid system, you can still see the LCD monitor outside, even on the brightest and most sunny days. With its 211,000 pixels, the pictures are extra clear and rich for easy detailed viewing.

16:9 Widescreen Recording Mode

The 16:9 recording mode uses the full width of its CCD to capture video in actual widescreen for superior playback on home theater systems and PC monitors. Just click the Widescreen Button and switch effortlessly from 4:3 to 16:9.

High Quality Carl Zeiss Vario Sonnar T Lens

High resolution video starts with the finest glass lens appropriate to the camera. The HDR-SR5 has a Carl Zeiss designed lens, a world leader in optical technology. With the most advanced glass composition and the most efficient anti-reflective coatings, this HDV camera captures the sharpest most detailed pictures in the most compact design available.

Super SteadyShot Picture Stabilization

This advanced version of Sony's SteadyShot system controls an even broader range of shake and vibration frequencies, to achieve a higher level of smoothness, without degradation of video.

Super NightShot Plus Infrared System

The Super NightShot Plus Infrared System lets you capture natural-looking video from distances as great as twenty feet.

Active Interface Shoe

This hot shoe gives you the option of adding accessories such as lights, flashes, and microphones to the camcorder. These accessories can also communicate and draw power from the camcorder through the Active Interface Shoe.

Memory Stick DUO Media Slot

The Memory Stick DUO Media is 1/3 the size of the standard sized Memory Stick media, while offering the same benefits and capabilities.
What's in the Box top
  • NP-FM50 InfoLithium Battery
  • Power Adapter and In-Camera Charger
  • Remote Control
  • Component Video Cable
  • Composite Cable
  • USB Cable
  • Application and Driver CD
Specification top
General
Product line
Handycam HDR
Model
HDR-SR5
High Definition
-
Image Stabilizer
+Digital
Yes
Still Image Capture
Yes
Sensor Type
1/3" ClearVid™ CMOS Sensor
Effective Pixels
0.2 megapixels
Max Video Resolution
<not specified>
Minimum Illumination
0 lux
 
LCD
Screen size
2.7 inch
Number of Pixels
211,000
Swivel Screen
<not specified>
 
Recording Media
Type
Hard Drive
Capacity
<not specified>
Memory Card Type
Memory Stick Pro Duo (MSPD)
 
Lens
Optical Zoom
10x
Digital Zoom
80x
Focal Length
5.1-51mm; Telemacro - 370mm
Maximum Aperture
1.8 - 2.9
Filter Diameter
37 mm
 
Shutter Speed
Maximum
1/500
Minimum
1/2 sec
 
Other Features
Built-in Flash
Yes
Built-in Video light
-
 
Interfaces
USB
Yes
HDMI
Yes
Composite
Yes
S-Video
-
Component
Yes
 
Physical Characteristics
Weight
720 grams
Width
78 mm
Height
84 mm
Depth
165 mm
 
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Overall score (115)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.9/10
Expert score (1)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.0/10
User score (114)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.4/10
 
Design (4)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.4/10
Value for money (9)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.6/10
Features (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
6.0/10
Ease of use (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.2/10
Sound quality (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7.0/10
Picture quality (5)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.2/10
Durability (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.5/10
Overall quality (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8.5/10
Battery performance (3)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
5.1/10
PROS• easy to use • good image quality • good value for money • durable • good sound
Expert Reviews
gadgetheaven.co.uk
20 November 2011
Sony HDR-SR5E Camcorder Review
The Sony HDR-SR5E Compact Camcorder This is the ultimate Handycam; combining stylish design, a light and compact 40GB hard disk drive (HDD), and all the latest Sony technology to produce stunning high-definition videos. Read more ...
CNET
13 November 2007
Sony Handycam HDR-SR5E review Review
The Sony Handycam HDR-SR5E is a bargain, with its HD video support, hard disk-based recording and Sony provenance. It feels solidly built, with some nice design touches and the controls in the places you'd expect to find them. Read more ...
PROSNeat face index feature, Bundled dock
CONSNo eye-level viewfinder, No wind filter, No USB port on camcorder, just on bundled dock, Cables not ubiquitous yet for mini-HDMI connector
7.0/10
User Reviews
Amazon
11 May 2010
Value for money
This handycam is absolutely brilliant. It records video/audio wonderfully. To be honest, I haven't used it as a camera so can not comment on the part. The Sony software installed without problems and I use it to create DVDs and HD ROMs. Read more ...
10.0/10
Ciao
27 October 2007
Great HD camcorder at a very reasonable price
I recently bought this camcorder from Ebay for £440.00. The model that I have is the American model but all the SR5s are universal and you can simply change it to PAL mode in the menu. Read more ...
PROSClear, crisp images with vivd colours, no tapes/DVDs needed, price
CONSHave to use docking station when charging, AVCHD files not widely used
10.0/10
Ebay
11 January 2012
Buy this camcorder in good used condition-it's a deal!
This HDR-SR5 with 40GB is really a quality camcorder still at 3yrs old in used condition. The night vision is great for anyone into paranormal or "Looking for Bigfoot". Do buy a larger battery though and for expanded, better night viewing, buy a separate IR led light. Read more ...
8.0/10