Sony TX5 vs Sony W220
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W220 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
- 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
Sony TX5 vs Sony W220 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony TX5 versus Sony W220, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the TX5 (10MP) and the W220 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TX5 (1/2.4") and W220 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX5 was released 14 months after the W220 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W220 being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TX5 matches up against the W220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony TX5 vs Sony W220 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220. The complete galleries are provided at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony W220 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W220
TX5 | W220 | |||
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Revealed | February 2010 | January 2009 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Sony TX5
W220 | TX5 |
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Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W220
TX5 | W220 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | The same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony TX5 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 has external dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Sony TX5 versus Sony W220 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TX5 versus the W220.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX5 and W220 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony TX5 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by going through technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX5 and W220.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W220 will show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer TX5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W220 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-18 | 2009-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 30-120mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/2.8-7.1 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 1 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.90 m | 7.10 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 148 grams (0.33 pounds) | 147 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $239 | $160 |