Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital Camera Review - Sony Point and Shoot and Non-DSLR

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

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1.	SonyUltra-Zoom349.90 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 Ultra-Zoom	$350
2.	CanonUltra-Zoom599.95 Canon SX1 IS Ultra-Zoom	$600
3.	PanasonicCompact289.95 Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Compact	$290
4.	PanasonicUltra-Zoom313.95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Ultra-Zoom	$314
5.	SonyCompact322.95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Compact	$323
6.	SonyCompact314.95 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Compact	$315
7.	SamsungUltra-Zoom249.94 Samsung HZ15W Ultra-Zoom	$250
8.	CanonHigh-End442.95 Canon G11 High-End	$443
9.	NikonUltra-Zoom369.99 Nikon Coolpix P100 Ultra-Zoom	$370
10.	SonyPocket470.70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T900 Pocket	$471
11.	CanonCompact205.66 Canon PowerShot SD970 IS Compact	$206
12.	KodakUltra-Zoom128.00 Kodak EasyShare Z950 Ultra-Zoom	$128
13.	CanonCompact327.95 Canon PowerShot SD4000 IS Compact	$328
14.	CanonHigh-End329.00 Canon PowerShot S90 High-End	$329
15.	NikonUltra-Zoom249.95 Nikon Coolpix P90 Ultra-Zoom	$250
16.	CanonCompact199.00 Canon SX120 IS Compact	$199
17.	CanonPocket149.95 Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Pocket	$150
18.	NikonCompact94.95 Nikon Coolpix S630 Compact	$95
19.	OlympusUltra-Zoom379.99 Olympus SP-590UZ Ultra-Zoom	$380
20.	SamsungPocket184.95 Samsung TL225 Pocket	$185
21.	PanasonicCompact295.79 Panasonic DMC-TS2 Compact	$296
22.	CasioCompact257.00 Casio Exilim EX-FC100 Compact	$257
23.	PanasonicCompact249.00 Panasonic DMC-FX580 Compact	$249
24.	FujiCompact325.00 Fuji F200EXR Compact	$325
25.	CanonCompact265.99 Canon PowerShot D10 Compact	$266
26.	NikonCompact249.96 Nikon S1000pj Compact	$250
27.	PentaxCompact189.00 Pentax Optio W80 Compact	$189
28.	CasioPocket179.79 Casio EX-G1 Pocket	$180
29.	OlympusCompact209.95 Olympus Stylus TOUGH-8000 Compact	$210
30.	ApplePocket599.95 Apple iPhone 3G S Digital Camera Pocket	$600
31.	NikonUltra-Zoom129.95 Nikon Coolpix L100 Ultra-Zoom	$130
32.	FujiCompact151.99 Fuji FinePix Z33WP Compact	$152
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Intro	Product Tour	Color	Noise
Resolution	Video	Sample Photos	Playback
Hardware	Controls	Design & Handling	Sony TX7 Comp
Panasonic ZS3 Comp	Samsung TL225 Comp	Conclusion	Specs & Ratings

	Introduction
The Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 is a small camera that takes high quality images with good color and plenty of detail, but which can also handle rough treatment. MORE...
Read comparison with Sony DSC-TX7		Read comparison with Panasonic ZS3	Read comparison with Samsung TL225

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Section		The Good	The Bad
	Product Tour	Sleek design, front lens protection panel works well	Case scratches easily, touch screen shows fingerprints
	Color	Very accurate color overall	No modes or controls to tweak color while shooting
	Noise	Low noise at low ISO levels	Significant noise at higher ISO levels, but still lower than comparable cameras
	Resolution	Images are sharp and have low distortion	Images get slightly soft at the edges of the frame
	Sample Photos	See sample photos taken with the Sony DSC-TX5 in different conditions
	Video	Captures HD video	Poor colors and sharpness in captured videos
	Playback	Can create slideshows easily	No HD or HDMI output: included video cable is standard def only
	Hardware	Large screen, 4x zoom	Screen is low resolution for the size
	Controls	Touch screen works well...	...but is occasionally temperamental
	Design & Handling	Fits well into the hand	Zoom control is a little awkward to reach
	Conclusion	Read our final conclusion on the Sony DSC-TX5

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital Camera Review Navigation
Intro	Product Tour	Color	Noise
Resolution	Video	Sample Photos	Playback
Hardware	Controls	Design & Handling	Sony TX7 Comp
Panasonic ZS3 Comp	Samsung TL225 Comp	Conclusion	Specs & Ratings

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Digital Camera Review Navigation
Intro	Product Tour	Color	Noise
Resolution	Video	Sample Photos	Playback
Hardware	Controls	Design & Handling	Sony TX7 Comp
Panasonic ZS3 Comp	Samsung TL225 Comp	Conclusion	Specs & Ratings