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

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

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

100

  
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

77

  

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
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
 

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
Thickness
 Thin
0.7"
 

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
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
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
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
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
Battery life Longer battery life 250 shots vs 220 shots
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 More than 10% more shots per battery charge
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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
100 vs 77
Explain scores
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V.

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
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
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
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
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
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
f/3.5
Zoom Poor zoom Help
DSC-TX200V:5x
DSC-TX5:4x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen size Larger than average screens Help
DSC-TX200V:3.3"
DSC-TX5:3.0"
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 Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$180 - $330
Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30

Waterproof

$348
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX30 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cybershot TX10

Waterproof

$485
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Panasonic TS5/FT5

Panasonic Lumix TS5

Waterproof

$398 - $399
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Longest exposure Much longer exposures
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Lumix TS5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Compare the Lumix TS5 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Waterproof Is not waterproof
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$221 - $260
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Macro focus Better macro capability
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Size Significantly larger
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Sony Cybershot DSC-TX66

Ultra compact

$218 - $219
Size Smaller
Battery life Longer battery life
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
GPS No built-in GPS
Compare the Cybershot DSC-TX66 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Olympus Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS

Waterproof

$346 - $379
Aperture Much wider aperture
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Size Much larger
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Compare the Stylus Tough TG-2 iHS vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Nikon Coolpix AW110

Nikon Coolpix AW110

Waterproof

$313 - $327
Macro focus Better macro capability
Battery life Longer battery life
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Size Much larger
Compare the Coolpix AW110 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20

Waterproof

$279 - $295
Supports 24p Supports 24p
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Size Much larger
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V

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
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-TS2 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

Olympus Stylus Tough 8010

Waterproof
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Stylus Tough 8010 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Panasonic FT25/TS25

Panasonic Lumix TS25

Waterproof

$150 - $178
Aperture Wider aperture
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO
Touch screen No touch screen
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Compare the Lumix TS25 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Samsung WB750

Samsung WB750

Travel zoom

$274 - $314
Zoom Much more zoom
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Touch screen No touch screen
Size Significantly larger
Compare the WB750 vs the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

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