Sony TX5 vs Sony W320
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320. The whole galleries are available at Sony TX5 Gallery & Sony W320 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W320
TX5 | W320 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony TX5
W320 | TX5 |
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Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W320
TX5 | W320 | |||
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Introduced | February 2010 | January 2010 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W320 is 96 and 97 respectively.
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.
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W320 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 | |
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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 | ||
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 | 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 |