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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(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 TX7
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony TX7

 TX5 TX7 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony TX5

 TX7 TX5 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony TX7

 TX5 TX7 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and TX7 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX5
Portrait photography with Sony TX7
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX5
Street photography with Sony TX7
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average in class (148g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (149 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography features
Sony TX7 Sports photography features
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX5
Travel photography with Sony TX7
62
environment proof
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (148g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (149 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX7 as a Landscape photography camera
43
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
30
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (148 grams)
32
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
heavier than average (149g)
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Sony TX5 vs Sony TX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony TX7
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7
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