Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Competitors

As well as being compared against other waterproofs and ultra compacts, the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 is also often compared to pro digicams, compacts, travel zooms and super zooms. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5's top rivals come from Sony (such as the Cybershot TX10 and the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20) and Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-TS2 and the Lumix DMC-TS3)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-TX5 compared to other waterproof competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 28 mm), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is slightly smaller (ultra compact 94x57x18 mm vs compact 99x63x24 mm), has a touch screen and shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 3.7 fps).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), lacks a built in HDR feature, lacks a built in panoramas and doesn't take 3D photos.

Sony Cybershot TX10 1 year newer $329	Significant advantages of the TX10 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the TX10 (vs the DSC-TX5) None found common strengths of the TX10 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Very small: Ultra compact 95x56x17 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 similar age	Significant advantages of the DMC-TS2 (vs the DSC-TX5) Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Much longer exposures: 60 seconds vs 2 seconds Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TS2 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No touch screen common strengths of the DMC-TS2 and DSC-TX5 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 2 years newer $330	Significant advantages of the DSC-TX20 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Takes 3D photos Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX20 (vs the DSC-TX5) None found common strengths of the DSC-TX20 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Very small: Ultra compact 96x56x18 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the DSC-TX20 vs the DSC-TX5
Nikon Coolpix AW100 1 year newer $280	Significant advantages of the AW100 (vs the DSC-TX5) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Records high-speed movies: 240 fps vs None Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the AW100 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly larger: Compact 110x64x22 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm No touch screen common strengths of the AW100 and DSC-TX5 Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix AW100 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 similar age $155 - $165	Significant advantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the DSC-TX5) None found Significant disadvantages of the Tough 8010 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No touch screen common strengths of the Tough 8010 and DSC-TX5 Fairly small: Compact 95x62x22 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Good macro capabilities: 1 cm vs 1 cm Thin: 0.9" vs 0.7"
	Compare the Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 1 year newer	Significant advantages of the DMC-TS3 (vs the DSC-TX5) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Has a GPS Has boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-TS3 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much larger: Compact 104x63x27 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the DMC-TS3 and DSC-TX5 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-TX5 compared to other ultra compact competitors include: it has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 35 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.9 MP vs 8.1 MP), has a marginally larger sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm), significantly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 8 cm) and is slightly less expensive ($248.00 vs $309.47).

However, on average it has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.6), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), has a much lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO) and doesn't have an OLED screen (LCD vs OLED).

Sony Cybershot T110 1 year newer $309	Significant advantages of the T110 (vs the DSC-TX5) None found Significant disadvantages of the T110 (vs the DSC-TX5) Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Shoots significantly slower: 1 fps vs 10 fps Not waterproof common strengths of the T110 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Have touch screens
	Compare the Cybershot T110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 6 months older $293	Significant advantages of the DSC-TX1 (vs the DSC-TX5) None found Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX1 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 25 mm Much lower true resolution: 8.1 MP vs 9.9 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm common strengths of the DSC-TX1 and DSC-TX5 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Have touch screens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the DSC-TX1 vs the DSC-TX5
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66 2 years newer $348	Significant advantages of the DSC-TX66 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much higher resolution screen: 1,229k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX66 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 1 cm Not waterproof common strengths of the DSC-TX66 and DSC-TX5 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Have touch screens Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX66 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX55 1 year newer $279 - $350	Significant advantages of the DSC-TX55 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much higher resolution screen: 1,229k dots vs 230k dots Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX55 (vs the DSC-TX5) Not waterproof common strengths of the DSC-TX55 and DSC-TX5 Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Have touch screens Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX55 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 1 year newer $228	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX70 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5 Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX70 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 1 cm Not waterproof common strengths of the DSC-WX70 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Have touch screens
	Compare the DSC-WX70 vs the DSC-TX5
Sony Cybershot DSC-WX30 1 year newer $383	Significant advantages of the DSC-WX30 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly wider aperture: f/2.6 vs f/3.5 Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-WX30 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 1 cm Not waterproof common strengths of the DSC-WX30 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Have touch screens
	Compare the Cybershot DSC-WX30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-TX5 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it is significantly smaller (ultra compact 94x57x18 mm vs compact 99x58x29 mm), has a touch screen, shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 1.9 fps), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD) and slightly closer macro focusing (1 cm vs 5 cm).

However, on average it has a much smaller sensor (1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), doesn't shoot RAW, has a much narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps) and has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 461k dots).

Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $370 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much larger sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.5 Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly larger: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm No touch screen Significantly thicker: 1.1" vs 0.7" common strengths of the S100 and DSC-TX5 Very small: Compact 99x60x28 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Canon PowerShot S95 6 months newer $364 - $389	Significant advantages of the S95 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much larger sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Shoots RAW Much wider aperture: f/2.0 vs f/3.5 Significant disadvantages of the S95 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly larger: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm No touch screen common strengths of the S95 and DSC-TX5 Very small: Compact 99x58x29 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Very thin: 1.2" vs 0.7" Very light: 193 g vs 148 g
	Compare the Canon PowerShot S95 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-TX5 compared to compact competitors include: it has a built-in flash, has a slightly wider wide angle lens (25 mm vs 27 mm), is slightly smaller (ultra compact 94x57x18 mm vs compact 102x58x29 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (9.9 MP vs 8.1 MP) and shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 1.6 fps).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 25fps), has a significantly smaller screen (3.0" vs 3.5"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 921k dots), doesn't have an OLED screen (LCD vs OLED) and doesn't support an external flash.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9 similar age $268	Significant advantages of the DSC-TX9 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 3.0" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 25fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX9 (vs the DSC-TX5) Not waterproof common strengths of the DSC-TX9 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Fairly small: Super compact 98x60x18 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-TX9 vs the DSC-TX5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 similar age $273	Significant advantages of the DSC-TX7 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 3.0" Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX7 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much lower true resolution: 8.1 MP vs 9.9 MP Much smaller sensor: 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Not waterproof common strengths of the DSC-TX7 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Fairly small: Super compact 98x60x18 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens
	Compare the DSC-TX7 vs the DSC-TX5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T99 4 months newer $193	Significant advantages of the DSC-T99 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly longer exposures: 30 seconds vs 2 seconds Significant disadvantages of the DSC-T99 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much lower true resolution: 8.1 MP vs 9.9 MP Significantly larger: Compact 102x58x29 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Much smaller sensor: 1/2.7" 5.6x4.2mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm common strengths of the DSC-T99 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Have touch screens
	Compare the DSC-T99 vs the DSC-TX5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v 10 months newer $323 - $579	Significant advantages of the DSC-TX100v (vs the DSC-TX5) Much higher resolution screen: 1,229k dots vs 230k dots Has an OLED screen: OLED vs LCD Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 3.0" Significant disadvantages of the DSC-TX100v (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 1 cm Not waterproof common strengths of the DSC-TX100v and DSC-TX5 Fairly small: Super compact 96x58x17 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Good image stabilization: Lens vs Lens Have touch screens
	Compare the DSC-TX100v vs the DSC-TX5
Samsung ES70 1 year older $111 - $115	Significant advantages of the ES70 (vs the DSC-TX5) Supports an external flash Significant disadvantages of the ES70 (vs the DSC-TX5) No built-in flash Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No touch screen common strengths of the ES70 and DSC-TX5 Good wide angle: 25 mm vs 25 mm Fairly small: Super compact 96x58x21 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Thin: 0.8" vs 0.7"
	Compare the Samsung ES70 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Fujifilm FinePix Z808EXR 5 months newer	Significant advantages of the Z808EXR (vs the DSC-TX5) Much larger screen: 3.5" vs 3.0" Significantly higher true resolution: 10.6 MP vs 9.9 MP Significantly larger sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm Significant disadvantages of the Z808EXR (vs the DSC-TX5) Much worse wide angle: 35 mm vs 25 mm Much worse macro capability: 8 cm vs 1 cm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the Z808EXR and DSC-TX5 Fairly small: Super compact 98x59x20 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Have touch screens Thin: 0.8" vs 0.7"
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix Z808EXR vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-TX5 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is slightly smaller (ultra compact 94x57x18 mm vs compact 106x59x23 mm), has a touch screen, shoots faster continuously (10 fps vs 6 fps) and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it has much less zoom (4.5x vs 18x), has a slightly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/3.2), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 30fps), lacks a built in panoramas and is older (february, 2010 vs february, 2012).

Samsung WB150F 1 year newer $179	Significant advantages of the WB150F (vs the DSC-TX5) Much more zoom: 18x vs 4.5x Significant disadvantages of the WB150F (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly larger: Compact 106x59x23 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Significantly worse macro capability: 5 cm vs 1 cm common strengths of the WB150F and DSC-TX5 Fairly small: Compact 106x59x23 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Thin: 0.9" vs 0.7"
	Compare the Samsung WB150F vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Nikon Coolpix S6300 1 year newer $180 - $184	Significant advantages of the S6300 (vs the DSC-TX5) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the S6300 (vs the DSC-TX5) Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Much worse macro capability: 10 cm vs 1 cm No touch screen common strengths of the S6300 and DSC-TX5 Fairly small: Compact 94x58x26 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Thin: 1" vs 0.7"
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix S6300 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Generally, some of the advantages of the Sony DSC-TX5 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), is much smaller (ultra compact 94x57x18 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), has better image stabilization (lens vs none), has a touch screen and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it has a significantly narrower aperture (f/3.5 vs f/2.7), has way more less zoom (4.5x vs 35x), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon Powershot SX40 1 year newer $340 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much more zoom: 35x vs 4.5x Significantly wider aperture: f/2.7 vs f/3.5 Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the DSC-TX5) Much larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" No touch screen common strengths of the SX40 and DSC-TX5 Fast continuous shooting: 10.3 fps vs 10 fps Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Olympus SP-800 UZ similar age $379	Significant advantages of the SP-800 UZ (vs the DSC-TX5) Much more zoom: 30x vs 4.5x Significantly wider aperture: f/2.8 vs f/3.5 Has boost ISO: 10,000 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the SP-800 UZ (vs the DSC-TX5) Much larger: Prosumer size 110x90x91 mm vs Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm No image stabilization: None vs Lens Significantly worse wide angle: 28 mm vs 25 mm common strengths of the SP-800 UZ and DSC-TX5 Fast continuous shooting: 10 fps vs 10 fps Light weight: 455 g vs 148 g
	Compare the Olympus SP-800 UZ vs the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5