Sony HX5 vs Sony TX5
92 Imaging
33 Features
30 Overall
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96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
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Sony HX5 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
- Introduced June 2010
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 148g - 94 x 57 x 18mm
- Launched February 2010
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Below is a in depth overview of the Sony HX5 vs Sony TX5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the HX5 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.4").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe HX5 was revealed 4 months later than the TX5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX5 scores versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony TX5
| HX5 | TX5 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony HX5
| TX5 | HX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony TX5
| HX5 | TX5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2010 |  | February 2010 | Similar age |
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Sony HX5 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the HX5 vs the TX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and TX5 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Sony HX5 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and TX5.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.
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Sony HX5 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-16 | 2010-02-18 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 area | 27.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.80 m | 2.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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 file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 200 gr (0.44 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $275 | $239 |