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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5V
Pros
- Panorama, low-light, backlight correction modes
- GPS receiver and compass for geotagging
- Excellent color accuracy and low-light performance
Cons
- No aperture-priority or shutter-priority modes
- Images aren't always sharp
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