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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5

Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
33

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(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
Sony TX5
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony TX5

		

		

			
 RX100 VA TX5 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2010More modern by 103 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
 TX5 RX100 VA 
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony TX5

		

		

			
 RX100 VA TX5 
Focus manually  More exact focus
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and TX5 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
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 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
Portrait photography with Sony TX5
66
 you can focus manually
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
 cannot use external flash
26
 you can focus manually
 no manual exposure
 can't use external flash
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.4")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Street photography advice
Sony TX5 Street photography advice
86
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 nice sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (299g)
63
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.4")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography details
Sony TX5 Sports photography details
70
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (24.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 provides tracking focus
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 low battery power (220 shots)
33
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.4")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Travel photography advice
Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
76
 lighter than others in class (299 grams)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (220 shots)
62
 environment proof
 includes touch to focus
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (148g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
66
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 nice sensor size (1")
 exports RAW formats
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low battery power (220 shots)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
43
 you can focus manually
 pretty wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual exposure
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.4")
 no RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
81
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than others in class (299 grams)
 does not have mic port
30
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not have selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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