Sony TX5 vs Sony ZV-1
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Sony TX5 vs Sony ZV-1 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
- Launched February 2010
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
- Launched May 2020
- Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
Sony TX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony TX5 versus Sony ZV-1, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TX5 (10MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the TX5 (1/2.4") and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX5 was launched 11 years prior to the ZV-1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TX5 matches up vs the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony TX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony ZV-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony TX5 Gallery and Sony ZV-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX5 over the Sony ZV-1
TX5 | ZV-1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony TX5
ZV-1 | TX5 | |||
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Launched | May 2020 | February 2010 | More recent by 125 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper screen (+692k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Sony TX5 and Sony ZV-1
TX5 | ZV-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Sony TX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. 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) while the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).
Contrast the Sony TX5 versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TX5 against the ZV-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TX5 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.
Sony TX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX5 and ZV-1.
Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TX5 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony ZV-1 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TX5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony TX5 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony ZV-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony ZV-1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2010-02-18 | 2020-05-27 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.4" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.104 x 4.578mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 315 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 24.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.90 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 lbs) | 294g (0.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
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 life | - | 260 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $239 | $750 |