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Introduction
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01.Product Tour
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02.Color
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03.Noise
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04.Resolution
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05.Video
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06.Sample Photos
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07.Playback
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08.Hardware
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09.Controls
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10.Design & Handling
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11.Sony DSC-TX7 Comparison
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12.Panasonic DMC-ZS3 Comparison
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13.Samsung TL225 Comparison
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14.Conclusion
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15.Photo Gallery
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16.Comments
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
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Panasonic DMC-ZS3 ComparisonSony DSC-TX7 Comparison
The Sony DSC-TX5 and TX7 share a lot more than a similar name. Both use the same image sensor, lens and processing components. So, it is no surprise that the two are very similar performers, scoring highly across our range of tests. They also both offer similar special shooting features, such as the improved low light and motion processing, sweep panoramas and HDR shooting. The differences between the two are that the TX5 is slightly smaller and is tougher: it can handle 10 feet of water, being dropped and temperatures down to -14 Fahrenheit. The TX7 is a frail thing by comparison, throwing its hands up in horror at water, being dropped and low temperatures. The other major differences are the screen, with the TX5 having a much lower resolution screen that shows a much blockier picture and the dock: the TX5 doesn’t have one.
So, if you are the type that likes to run, jump, fall, dive or otherwise endanger your life, the TX5 is the better pick. If you’d rather stay at home, take photos of the kids and show them off, the TX7 is the better pick because of the better screen and the dock that makes connecting it to a HDTV easier.
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| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 | |
| Price | $350.00 | $400.00 |
| Colors | silver, black, pink, green, red | silver, black, blue, red |
| Dimensions | 57.15mm x 17.78mm x 57.15mm | 97.8mm x 17.5mm x 59.5mm |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | 4x |
| Sensor | 1/2.4"-type, CMOS | 1/2.4"-type, CMOS, 10.6 megapixels |
| Display | touchscreen LCD, 3.0 in., 230000 pixels | touchscreen LCD, 3.5 in., 921000 pixels |
| Viewfinder | none | none |
| Manual Controls | custom white balance, ISO control | custom white balance, ISO control |
| Battery | removable lithium-ion, NP-BN1 | removable lithium-ion, NP-BN1 |
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