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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
Sony TX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
  • Released February 2010
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony HX100V versus Sony TX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX100V (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the HX100V (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor size.

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The HX100V was announced 21 months after the TX5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the HX100V matches up vs the TX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony TX5

 HX100V TX5 
ReleasedOctober 2011February 2010Newer by 21 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony HX100V

 TX5 HX100V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony TX5

 HX100V TX5 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V has got external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Sony HX100V versus Sony TX5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the HX100V compared to the TX5.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and TX5 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The image here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and TX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The HX100V with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Sony HX100V will show extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent HX100V provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography details
Sony TX5 Street photography details
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
Sony TX5 Sports photography highlights
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX100V
Travel photography with Sony TX5
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (577g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
62
environment proofing
has touch to focus
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (148 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
47
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.4")
no RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
25
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than others in class (577 grams)
30
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
more heavy than average in class (148g)
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Sony HX100V vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-10-21 2010-02-18
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.70 m 2.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 577 gr (1.27 lbs) 148 gr (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-FH50 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $429 $239