Accurate colors
Sharp, low distortion stills
Poor video quality
Touchscreen isn’t always responsive
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.
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Page 1
Product Tour
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Page 2
Color
Color is very accurate overall, though there are no modes or controls to tweak color while shooting. Read More... |
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Noise
Noise is low at low ISO levels, and significantly higher at high ISOs, but still lower than comparable cameras. Read More... |
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Resolution
Images are sharp and have low distortion, yet slightly soft at the edges of the frame. Read More... |
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Video
It captures HD video, but colors and sharpness are poor. Read More... |
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Sample Photos
A gallery of photos taken with the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Read More... |
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Playback
The camera can create slideshows easily. Still, there’s No HD or HDMI output, and the included video cable is standard def only. Read More... |
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Hardware
It has a 4x zoom, and a large screen, though rather low resolution for the size. Read More... |
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Controls
The touch screen is easy to use, but occasionally misses touches. Read More... |
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Design & Handling
The camera fits well into the hand, yet zoom control is a little awkward to reach. Read More... |
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Sony DSC-TX7 Comparison
 We compare the DSC-TX5 to the DSC-TX7. Read More... |
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Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Comparison
 We compare the DSC-TX5 to the DMC-ZS3. Read More... |
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Samsung TL225 Comparison
 We compare the DSC-TX5 to the TL225. Read More... |
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. Read More... |
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Photo Gallery
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Part 16
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. Add your comments... |
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