Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7
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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
- Launched January 2010
Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Overview
Following is a thorough assessment of the Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the TX5 (10MP) and the TX7 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.4").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TX5 was introduced 2 months after the TX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before going into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TX5 grades against the TX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony TX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony TX7
TX5 | TX7 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX5
TX7 | TX5 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony TX7
TX5 | TX7 | |||
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Launched | February 2010 | January 2010 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 provides outer dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony TX7 has dimensions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Analyze the Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TX5 vs the TX7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and TX7.
As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos but you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 |
Type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Released | 2010-02-18 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 area | 27.9mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/3.5-4.6 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.90 m | 3.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 148g (0.33 pounds) | 149g (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" 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 | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $239 | $300 |