Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 was introduced in February 2010 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 was introduced in August 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Highlights

      • 10.2 MP 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 35 mm
      Min Macro Focus Distance 1 cm vs 8 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/1250 sec
      Environmental Sealing vs
      Water Proof vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Shock Proof vs
      Freeze Proof vs

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      Sony TX7
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Sony TX9
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Kodak M341
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Olympus SP-620UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Sony a6400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      Sony TX1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
      Reachs More Telephoto 100 mm vs 140 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/4.6
      Lighter 148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz) vs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)

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      Sony TX7
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      1/2.4-inch

      10.2 MP

      Sony TX9
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.2 MP

      Panasonic GX9
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.3 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony NEX-6
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon SX600 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output
        Light148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz)142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
        Small Sensor1/2.4-inch1/2.4-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10.2 Megapixel10.2 Megapixel
        High Native ISO125125
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Focus Points99
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1250 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 230k dot resolution. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      BSI-CMOS Sensor

      Both models feature a 10.2 megapixel 1/2.4-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.104 x 4.578 mm and a total area of 27.9 mm2. Their native ISO range is 125 - 3,200

      The cameras have BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. They can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Both cameras have HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 has a single SD/SDHC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 has a single Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5, and up to 1/1250 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.90 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and 3.00 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 body has dimensions of 94 x 57 x 18 mm (3.7 x 2.24 x 0.71") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 body has dimensions of 94 x 58 x 17 mm (3.7 x 2.28 x 0.67"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 weighs 148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      GOOD
      72
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and give them scores of 64 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.2 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1250 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      GOOD
      73
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      54
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      70
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 148 g (0.33 lb / 5.22 oz)
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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