Sony TX5 vs Sony W230
96 Imaging
33 Features
33 Overall
33
95 Imaging
34 Features
25 Overall
30
Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 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
- Revealed February 2010
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W230
TX5 | W230 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Introduced | February 2010 | February 2009 | More 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 type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W230 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony TX5 vs Sony W230 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony 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 |