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Sony TX5 vs Sony W350

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here is a in-depth assessment of the Sony TX5 and Sony W350, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W350 (14MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W350 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX5 was brought out 2 months later than the W350 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TX5 grades vs the W350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W350

 TX5 W350 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony TX5

 W350 TX5 

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W350

 TX5 W350 
IntroducedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 has physical dimensions of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TX5 vs the W350.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W350 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TX5 and W350.

As you can see, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TX5 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W350 will offer you more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography information
Sony W350 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography information
Sony W350 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (148g)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography info
Sony W350 Sports photography info
33
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography advice
Sony W350 Travel photography advice
62
weather proofing
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W350 as a Landscape photography camera
43
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging highlights
Sony W350 Vlogging highlights
30
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (148 grams)
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony W350
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 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 measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.90 m 3.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 148 grams (0.33 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $239 $200