Sony TX100V vs Sony TX5

Let's examine more closely at the Sony TX100V and Sony TX5, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the TX100V (16MP) and TX5 (10MP) and the TX100V (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The TX100V was brought out 11 months after the TX5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TX100V scores against the TX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony TX100V has got external dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony TX5 has proportions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Sony TX100V and Sony TX5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TX100V against the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX100V and TX5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TX100V and TX5.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TX100V featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony TX100V will resolve greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent TX100V provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.