Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5
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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Released August 2011
(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
- Released February 2010
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TX10 (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the TX10 (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX10 was introduced 19 months after the TX5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TX10 grades against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX10 Gallery & Sony TX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Sony TX5
TX10 | TX5 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | February 2010 | Newer by 19 months | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony TX10
TX5 | TX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Sony TX10 and Sony TX5
TX10 | TX5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX10 enjoys external dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony TX5 has sizing of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).
Examine the Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TX10 against the TX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX10 and TX5 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TX10 and TX5.
All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TX10 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX10 will resolve extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern TX10 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Sony TX10 vs Sony TX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2010-02-18 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.70 m | 2.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 148 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $309 | $239 |