Clicky

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1

Portability
92
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony HX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched June 2010
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the HX5 (10MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.4").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The HX5 was unveiled 11 months later than the TX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the HX5 scores against the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony TX1

 HX5 TX1 
RevealedJune 2010August 2009More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony HX5

 TX1 HX5 
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony TX1

 HX5 TX1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 enjoys outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the HX5 vs the TX1.

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX5 and TX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and TX1.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher HX5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX5
Portrait photography with Sony TX1
19
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Street Comparison

Sony HX5 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,250 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Sony HX5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX5
Landscape photography with Sony TX1
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
31
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX5 Vlogging info
Sony TX1 Vlogging info
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
Photography Glossary

Sony HX5 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX5 and Sony TX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-16 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor surface area 27.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3456 x 2592 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1250s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format AVCHD -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200g (0.44 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BG1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $275 $350