Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX5
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced May 2014
- Superseded the Sony RX100 II
- Updated by Sony RX100 IV
(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
- Released February 2010
Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX5 Overview
Following is a extensive comparison of the Sony RX100 III and Sony TX5, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX100 III (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") offer different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RX100 III was revealed 4 years after the TX5 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX100 III grades against the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony TX5
RX100 III | TX5 | |||
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Released | May 2014 | February 2010 | More modern by 52 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony RX100 III
TX5 | RX100 III | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony TX5
RX100 III | TX5 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen size |
Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 III comes with outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 III and Sony TX5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the RX100 III versus the TX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 III and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 III and TX5.
Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 III using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 III will show greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher RX100 III should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.
Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2014-05-15 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 2.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 290g (0.64 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 495 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $748 | $239 |