Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Old Model is Sony RX100 VI
(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
- Launched February 2010
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony TX5, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 VII (20MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the RX100 VII (1") and TX5 (1/2.4") posses different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe RX100 VII was revealed 9 years later than the TX5 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the RX100 VII scores vs the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony TX5
RX100 VII | TX5 | |||
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Launched | July 2019 | February 2010 | Fresher by 115 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony RX100 VII
TX5 | RX100 VII |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony TX5
RX100 VII | TX5 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VII offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Sony RX100 VII versus Sony TX5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the RX100 VII vs the TX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and TX5 is 88 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VII and TX5.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VII having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will offer greater detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer RX100 VII provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2019-07-25 | 2010-02-18 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-200mm (8.3x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.5 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 20.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 | ||
Supported 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) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 302g (0.67 lb) | 148g (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 63 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 418 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,298 | $239 |