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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Sony TX5
(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
  • Introduced February 2010
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony TX1 and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the TX1 (10MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.4").

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The TX1 was released 6 months prior to the TX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the TX1 scores versus the TX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony TX5

 TX1 TX5 

Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony TX1

 TX5 TX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony TX5

 TX1 TX5 
IntroducedAugust 2009February 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 enjoys physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TX1 versus the TX5.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TX1 and TX5.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
26
focusing manually
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography highlights
Sony TX5 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (148g)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,250s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography highlights
Sony TX5 Travel photography highlights
51
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
62
environment proof
includes touch focus
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (148g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography information
Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
31
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging features
Sony TX5 Vlogging features
28
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
30
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
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Sony TX1 vs Sony TX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony TX5
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-08-06 2010-02-18
Physical type Ultracompact 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 surface area 27.9mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1250 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
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 None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142g (0.31 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $350 $239