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Sony TX5 vs Sony W320

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 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
  • Announced February 2010
Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Sony TX5 and Sony W320, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W320 (14MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W320 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The TX5 was announced 2 months after the W320 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TX5 grades vs the W320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W320

 TX5 W320 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony TX5

 W320 TX5 

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W320

 TX5 W320 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 has outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W320 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Sony TX5 and Sony W320 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TX5 vs the W320.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TX5 and W320.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX5 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W320 will result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W320 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography information
Sony W320 Street photography information
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition (148g)
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
Sony W320 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no phase detect autofocus
26
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
Sony W320 Travel photography advice
62
weather proofing
supports focus by touch
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 Landscape photography factors
Sony W320 Landscape photography factors
43
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging details
Sony W320 Vlogging details
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition (148g)
26
fairly wide (26mm)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony W320
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2010-02-18 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 1 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.90 m 4.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 gr (0.33 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" 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)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $239 $269