Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V vs Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

100

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

Screen size
Large screen
3.3"
Screen resolution
High resolution screen
1,229k dots
Size
Really small
Ultra compact 96x58x16 mm
Light sensitivity
High ISO
12,800 ISO
Touch screen
Touch screen
Less buttons
HDR
In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

71

Reasons to buy the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Wide angle
Wide angle lens
25 mm
Size
Really small
Ultra compact 94x57x18 mm
Touch screen
Touch screen
Less buttons
Macro focus
Great macro
1 cm
Waterproof
Waterproof
Great at the beach

differences

Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX200V

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,229k dots vs 230k dots
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Around 5.5x higher resolution screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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The DSC-TX200V's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Screen size Significantly larger screen 3.3" vs 3.0"
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Around 10% larger screen
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Size Slightly smaller 96x58x16 mm vs 94x57x18 mm
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Around 10% smaller
Weight Lighter 129 g vs 148 g
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More than 10% lighter
Thickness Thinner 0.6" vs 0.7"
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More than 10% thinner
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Advantages of the Sony DSC-TX5

Wide angle Better wide angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
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Almost the same
Macro focus Better macro capability 1 cm vs 3 cm
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Focus on subjects 3x closer to the lens
Lowest price Much cheaper $248.00 vs $498.00
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The best price we've seen is $250 cheaper (2x less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V.

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similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Size Fairly small Help
DSC-TX200V:96x58x16 mm
DSC-TX5:94x57x18 mm
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
10 fps
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
DSC-TX200V:3 cm
DSC-TX5:1 cm
Thickness Thin Help
DSC-TX200V:0.6"
DSC-TX5:0.7"
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Longest exposure Short max exposure time Help
2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/1600 of a second
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.5
Zoom Poor zoom Help
DSC-TX200V:5x
DSC-TX5:4.5x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Wide angle Good wide angle Help
DSC-TX200V:26 mm
DSC-TX5:25 mm
Screen size Larger than average screens Help
DSC-TX200V:3.3"
DSC-TX5:3.0"
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
DSC-TX200V:9.8 MP
DSC-TX5:9.9 MP
Weight Light weight Help
DSC-TX200V:129 g
DSC-TX5:148 g

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cybershot TX10

Waterproof

$329

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$330

Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$280

High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$356 - $430

Aperture Has a much wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Waterproof Is not waterproof
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Ultra compact

$348

Size Is slightly smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Waterproof Is not waterproof
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX100V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100v

Compact

$323 - $561

Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Waterproof Is not waterproof
Olympus TG-1 iHS

Olympus TG-1 iHS

Waterproof

Aperture Has a much wider aperture
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is much heavier

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX300V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX300V

Waterproof

Screen type Has an OLED screen
Olympus TG-820 iHS

Olympus TG-820

Waterproof

$299

Macro focus Better macro capability
Lowest price Significantly cheaper
Aperture Narrower aperture
Light sensitivity Worse maximum light sensitivity
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Panasonic Lumix TS4

Waterproof

$274 - $400

Aperture Wider aperture
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Much smaller screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

Waterproof

Aperture Wider aperture
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9

Compact

$268

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Screen size Much larger screen
Waterproof Not waterproof
Size Slightly larger
Sony Cybershot DSC-T110

Sony Cybershot T110

Ultra compact

$309

Size Slightly smaller
Weight Lighter
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7

Compact

$273

Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Screen size Much larger screen
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Sensor size Much smaller sensor

appearance

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

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