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Sony TX5 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 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 W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2011
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Sony TX5 vs Sony W570, both Ultracompact cameras and both are created by Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W570 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W570 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TX5 was unveiled 10 months before the W570 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TX5 scores versus the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W570

 TX5 W570 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony TX5

 W570 TX5 
ReleasedJanuary 2011February 2010Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W570

 TX5 W570 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX5 comes with outer measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TX5 compared to the W570.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TX5 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The visual below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TX5 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony W570 will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography factors
Sony W570 Portrait photography factors
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
30
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography information
Sony W570 Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
33
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX5 Travel photography information
Sony W570 Travel photography information
62
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (148 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 Landscape photography advice
Sony W570 Landscape photography advice
43
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.4")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
38
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony TX5
Vlogging with Sony W570
30
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than others in class (148g)
29
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony W570
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-02-18 2011-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.90 m 3.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 116g (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $239 $159