Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed July 2018
(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
- Introduced February 2010
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony TX5, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 VA was introduced 8 years after the TX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 VA grades against the TX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony TX5
RX100 VA | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | July 2018 | February 2010 | More modern by 103 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony RX100 VA
TX5 | RX100 VA | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony TX5
RX100 VA | TX5 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 VA offers outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while 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).
Take a look at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony TX5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VA and the TX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and TX5.
Plainly, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will give greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer RX100 VA will have an edge in sensor innovation.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2018-07-13 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 area | 116.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 315 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299g (0.66 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
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 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 life | 220 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | $998 | $239 |