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Sony TX5 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 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
  • Introduced February 2010
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony TX5 vs Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The TX5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W730 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TX5 scores against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W730

 TX5 W730 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony TX5

 W730 TX5 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2010More modern by 35 months

Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W730

 TX5 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony TX5 provides external measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TX5 versus the W730.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TX5 and W730.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TX5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W730 will deliver more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TX5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX5 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX5 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than average (122 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX5 Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony TX5
Travel photography with Sony W730
62
weather proofing
boasts touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (148g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (122g)
includes touch focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.4")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX5 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
30
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (148 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than average (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX5 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-02-18 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz -
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.90 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 148g (0.33 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media 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
Storage slots 1 1
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