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HDR-TG5

2009 HD camcorder with 10x optical zoom, electronic SteadyShot.

Flash memoryCMOS10x2.7" screen

Overview

The HDR-TG5 is a 2009 high-definition camcorder in Sony's HDR line, recording to flash memory. It pairs a 1/5" 2.3MP CMOS (4:3) sensor with a 10x optical zoom. Stabilization is electronic. There is no viewfinder.

Specifications

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Optics

Optical zoom10xBuyers guide
35mm equivalent43mmBuyers guide
Focal length3.2-32mmBuyers guide
Lens threadNoBuyers guide
SteadyShotElectronicBuyers guide
LightFlashBuyers guide

Imaging and display

Image sensor1/5" 2.3MP CMOS (4:3)Buyers guide
LCD2.7" 16:9 211k pixel touchBuyers guide
ViewfinderNoBuyers guide

Audio

AudioDolby 5.1Buyers guide
Accessory shoeNoBuyers guide

Storage and transfer

Built-in memory16GBBuyers guide

Market

Video standardNTSC (assumed, not stated in the source)Unchecked

Features

Dolby 5.1, Flash, Touchscreen.

The 2009 Sony lineup

Ranked by output, then Sony's own market tier, then optical zoom. The HDR-TG5 sits 6 of 22.

Sources

  1. Rows marked Buyers guide: Sony Handycam complete buyers guide, a community spreadsheet. A manual or maker source replaces it wherever we have one.

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