Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7
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Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Announced January 2010
Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX5 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.4").
Photography GlossaryThe HX5 was introduced 6 months later than the TX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the HX5 grades vs the TX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX5 over the Sony TX7
HX5 | TX7 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony HX5
TX7 | HX5 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX5 and Sony TX7
HX5 | TX7 | |||
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Announced | June 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX5 enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the HX5 compared to the TX7.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and TX7 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX5 and TX7.
As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images but you have to consider the release date of the products into consideration.
Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3456 x 2592 | 3456 x 2592 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.5 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.80 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | AVCHD | AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 200 grams (0.44 lb) | 149 grams (0.33 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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-BG1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD/SDHC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $275 | $300 |