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Sony TX5 vs Sony W230

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30

Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Key Specs

Sony TX5
(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
  • Revealed February 2010
Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced February 2009
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Sony TX5 and Sony W230, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the TX5 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is relatively similar but the TX5 (1/2.4") and W230 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX5 was manufactured 13 months after the W230 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W230 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the TX5 matches up vs the W230 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W230

 TX5 W230 
IntroducedFebruary 2010February 2009More modern by 13 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony TX5

 W230 TX5 

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W230

 TX5 W230 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony TX5 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W230 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX5 and Sony W230 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TX5 against the W230.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and W230.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TX5 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W230 will deliver more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer TX5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
Sony W230 Portrait photography info
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W230 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than others (148g)
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography details
Sony W230 Sports photography details
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no shutter priority
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography info
Sony W230 Travel photography info
62
environment proof
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (148 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 Landscape photography information
Sony W230 Landscape photography information
43
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.4")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
36
manual focus
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX5
Vlogging with Sony W230
30
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (148g)
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony W230
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-18 2009-02-17
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 gr (0.33 lbs) 156 gr (0.34 lbs)
Physical 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 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $239 $180