Sony TX5 vs Sony W730
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony W730
TX5 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony TX5
W730 | TX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2010 | More modern by 35 months |
Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony W730
TX5 | W730 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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).
Check out the Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX5 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $239 | $138 |