Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black)
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The sleek and stylish Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black) offers many features that help you take impressive-looking pictures. The camera might be ultra-slim (only 0.7", 17.8mm) but the 10.2 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS chip will allow you to make big prints. The camera performs very well under low lighting via its High Sensitivity mode (ISO 3200), Handheld Twilight mode and Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization.
Fast moving subjects are not a problem since the camera can capture 10 frames-per-second. This, along with Motion Detection that adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when motion is detected, will help ensure that you capture the decisive moment. To really see your subject in motion, the TX5 can capture your videos via the HD Movie mode (720p).
The large 3.0" wide touch screen color display allows easy operation and viewing of images and movies stills, even underwater at depths up to 10' (3 m). The display gives you the ability to select the focus point with a simple touch, scroll through images by sliding your finger across the screen, and one-touch access to the menu. And, shooting in a tight space, the 25mm wide-angle Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x zoom lens will let you get your shot. Other user friendly features include Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Face Detection, Smile Shutter, Anti-blink, iAudio and many more.
We don't recommend dropping any camera, but don't worry (too much) if the TX5 should slip from your hand; it is shockproof for falls up to approximately 5' (1.5 m) and with its airtight construction it is dustproof as well.
- Rugged and Stylish
- Just 0.75" (17.7mm) thin, the sleek and stylish TX5 fits the slimmest pocket or purse, yet is waterproof to a depth of 10' (3 m), shockproof from falls up to approximately 5' (1.5 m) and dustproof thanks to its airtight construction. As well, this durable camera can even withstand extreme weather conditions, as it is operable in temperatures from 14 - 104°F (-10 - 40°C).
- 10.2 Megapixel Back-Illuminated Exmor R CMOS Image Sensor
- The DSC-TX5 features a 10.2 Megapixel Exmor R CMOS image sensor that brings out the full resolving power of the camera's Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens to deliver extremely fast speed, high resolution, and stunning low-light sensitivity with improved image clarity and drastically reduced grain. In addition, the combined Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ image processor delivers extremely fast 10fps, Anti-motion Blur, and Handheld Twilight modes.
- BIONZ Image Processor
- The BIONZ image processor delivers the high resolution and fast performance you expect from a Sony digital camera. Fast processing enables unique Sony features such as Sweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti-motion Blur, and HDR to take and combine multiple images in less than a second to create wide panoramic images. Images have reduced grain and appear less washed out.
- Wide Zoom Display
- To use the entire image area of your compatible HDTV screen (sold separately), Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.
- Backlight Correction HDR
- Shooting high-contrast scenes can often lead to washed out backgrounds and/or details lost in shadow. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking two pictures at different exposure settings and processing the best elements of both into a single image for more natural looking shots.
- Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar Lens with 25mm Equivalent Wide 4x Optical Zoom
- The high-performance Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar 4x optical zoom lens brings distant subjects closer for video recording as well as for outdoor, sports, and travel photos, and close-ups up to just under 0.39" (1cm) from the subject. A 25mm equivalent wide-angle lens allows you to take wider shots of a scene or a group in crowded spaces.
- Easy Touch Screen Interaction
- The DSC-TX5 offers intuitive functions on the 3.0" (230K pixels) multi-purpose touch screen, such as the ability to select the focus point with a simple touch, scroll through images by sliding your finger across the screen and one-touch access to the Menu. The display also features improved readability with list view and index view.
- Card Slots
- For convenient storage and sharing of your images, the DSC-TX5 accepts Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo media (sold separately) plus SD and SDHC media.
- Intelligent AF
- Thanks to Intelligent AF technology, capture fleeting moments like a child's adorable expression with the ultra-quick AF which locks focus in as little as 0.3 sec.
- Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically shifts the lens to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.
- Anti-Motion Blur Mode
- Capture cleaner and sharper images in low light for non landscape shots. When set in Anti-motion Blur mode, the DSC-TX5 captures six images in a fraction of a second with a higher shutter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and eliminate subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.
- Handheld Twilight
- Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Handheld Twilight mode, the DSC-TX5 captures six images in a fraction of a second with one press of the shutter, and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and low noise. With these modes, you can capture images in low light without flash beyond the capability of traditional cameras.
- High Sensitivity Mode (ISO 3200)
- High ISO allows for faster shutter speed, so you can take photos indoors or in low light without the need for a flash. In addition to High Sensitivity mode (ISO), you can select up to seven ISO settings (Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200) when shooting in Program Auto mode to adjust sensitivity to your shooting conditions.
- Scene Modes
- The DSC-TX5 features 12 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, High Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, and Pet.
- Backlight Correction HDR
- Shooting high-contrast scenes can often lead to washed out backgrounds and/or details lost in shadow. Backlight Correction HDR helps correct for this by taking two pictures at different exposure settings and processing the best elements of both into a single image for more natural looking shots.
- Easy Shooting Mode
- With Easy Shooting mode, even beginners can take great photos. In Easy Shooting mode, easy-to-understand basic instructions are displayed on the LCD screen and the camera switches to all automatic settings, removing several function choices and allowing you to focus on just your subject. Since this mode works together with Intelligent Scene Recognition, the camera selects the optimum setting for each scene. In addition, the Easy Shooting mode simplifies Preview mode.
- Intelligent (iAuto) Auto Mode
- Unlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, and faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clearer images, faces with more natural skin tone, and less blur. By incorporating advanced features such as Intelligent Scene Recognition, Face Detection technology, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, iAuto mode lets you take advantage of the latest Sony Cyber-shot technology without leaving auto mode. Whether you're shooting landscapes, capturing a beautiful flower, or taking pictures at an in-door birthday party or wedding shower, iAuto mode will optimize your camera's settings to help ensure you come away with a great shot.
- Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode
- Capture expansive landscapes with Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode. Press shutter and sweep and the camera does the rest, continuously, shooting images and in one second stitching them together. This model even detects faces and moving subjects to stitch intelligently different widths to help avoid subject distortion.
- Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode
- Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode automatically detects nine different types of scenes and, within just 1/30th of a second, selects the appropriate camera settings: Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Twilight using a tripod, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, and Close Focus. iSCN has two modes: Auto and Advanced. In Auto mode, the camera takes a single shot using the optimal settings. In Advanced mode, the camera takes a photo with the optimal settings and, if in difficult lighting (low light or back light) immediately takes a second photo with another optimized setting so you can choose which to keep.
- Face Detection Technology
- Face Detection technology detects up to 8 individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and flash to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.
- Motion Detection
- Motion Detection, along with Face Motion Detection, adjusts ISO sensitivity and increases the shutter speed when movement is detected, reducing blur in moving subjects and faces.
- Smile Shutter Technology
- Smile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.
- Anti-Blink Function
- It's frustrating to think you've captured that perfect shot, only to review it later and discover one of your subjects blinked just as you pressed the shutter. When the camera is set to Soft Snap, the Anti-blink function captures two images, recording only the photo with less squinting or blinking. If a blink is detected in other shooting modes, a warning will be displayed after you take the shot.
- High Speed Shooting
- The DSC-TX5 can capture full 10.2 megapixel resolution images at up to 10 frames per second, helping to ensure that you capture the decisive moment such as the soccer ball flying into the goal. In addition, the DSC-TX7 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.
- PhotoTV HD
- Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony BRAVIA HDTVs. PhotoTV HD fine tunes settings on your PhotoTV HD enabled BRAVIA HDTV, such as sharpness, gradation, and color to display images that look more like printed
- In-Camera Retouching Tools
- Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera trimming and Red-Eye Correction functions
- PhotoMusic
-
PhotoMusic combines images with music (4 tracks, 5 minutes per track) to produce fun and entertaining slide shows with standard visual effects (Simple, Nostalgic, Active, and Stylish). Select from pre-loaded tracks on the camera or transfer your own from your compatible computer (sold separately).
Imported music tracks can be up to five minutes long. When using Music Transfer to download music, tracks longer than five minutes will be reduced to five minutes when uploading to the Cyber-shot camera.
- Creative Painting Tools
- Decorate your photos with words and drawings using the included paint pen or your finger. Have fun using more than 30 stamps and 15 types of picture frames and save new images at up to 5 megapixel resolution.
- Function Guide
- This beginner-friendly optional function helps navigate through the various functions and settings displaying the description of chosen functions or settings on the LCD screen.
- Lithium-ion Battery
- Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of 230 images or approx. 115 minutes).
- Includes Sony PMBP (Picture Motion Browser) Software
- With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software the DSC-TX5 makes it easy to pre-select videos and images in the camera and conveniently upload them from the camera to a compatible PC and popular internet sharing sites without the need for any additional software or install.
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 10.2 Megapixel |
| Sensor | 1/2.4" CMOS |
| File Formats |
Still Images: JPEG Movies: MPEG-4 |
| Max Resolution | 10MP: 3648 x 2736 @ 4:3 |
| Other Resolutions |
8.9MP: 3648 x 2432 @ 3:2 7.5MP: 3648 x 2056 @ 16:9 5MP: 2592 x 1944 @ 4:3 3.1MP: 2048 x 1536 @ 4:3 2.1MP: 1920 x 1080 @ 16:9 0.3MP: 640 x 480 @ 4:3 |
| Aspect Ratio |
3:2, 4:3, 16:9
1
Please Note:Also Panorama close |
| Image Stabilization | Optical |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar, 12 elements in 10 groups 6 Aspheric EFL: 4.43-17.7 mm (35mm equivalent: 25-100 mm) Aperture: f/3.6 (W) - 6.3 (T) |
| Zoom |
Optical: 4x Digital: 5.6x |
| Focus Range |
Wide: 0.39" (1 cm) - Infinity Telephoto: 1.64' (50 cm) - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 125-3200 |
| Shutter |
2 - 1/1600 seconds
2
Please Note:Program Auto (1 - 1/1600) close |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi |
| Exposure Modes |
Modes: Program Compensation: -2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 EV steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Manual, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Fluorescent (Natural White), Fluorescent (Day White) |
| Burst Rate | Up to 10 fps at 10 MP |
| Self Timer |
2 Seconds, 10 Seconds
3
Please Note:Portrait 1 & 2 close |
| Interval Recording | None |
| Remote Control | None |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: Auto, Flash On, Off, Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync |
| Effective Flash Range |
Wide: 0.26 - 9.51' (0.08 - 2.90 m) Telephoto: 1.64 - 7.87' (0.50 - 2.40 m) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 45MB |
| Memory Card Type |
Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo Memory Stick Pro Duo SD SDHC SDXC 4 Please Note:SD/ SDHC/ SDXC class 4 or higher recommended for movie mode close |
| Still Images per GB | JPEG: 155 @ Highest Resolution |
| Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Clip Length | Limited by Memory Card Capacity |
| Audio Recording | With Video, Mono |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 3" LCD Touchscreen (230000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 AV Output |
| Software Requirements |
Windows: XP (SP3), Vista (SP2), 7 Mac: OS X 10.4 or later |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | NP-BN1 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 3.70 x 2.24 x 0.70" / 94 x 56.9 x 17.7 mm |
| Weight | 4.5 oz / 128 g (Camera only) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 41 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
92%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (24)
- Compact (21)
- Good image quality (19)
- Image stabilization (18)
- Good in low light (17)
Cons
- Limited zoom (6)
- Short battery life (6)
Best Uses
- Travel (20)
- Landscape/scenery (13)
- Low light (13)
- Family photos (11)
- Sports/action (11)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual photographer (10), Photo enthusiast (9), Semi-pro photographer (4)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (22)
Most Liked Positive Review
Nice for a point and shoot
I use this product as a carry anywhere alternative to carrying around my DSLR. The size is perfect to fit into my cargo pocket in my shorts or pants. I like the durability and ...Read complete review
I use this product as a carry anywhere alternative to carrying around my DSLR. The size is perfect to fit into my cargo pocket in my shorts or pants. I like the durability and waterproof features as well. It was a nice feature set and images are exposed correctly even in some tricky lighting situations. Touch screen interface is really easy to use and I much prefer it to buttons. My only complaint is that images tend to be a little soft, but then again, I keep comparing it to my DSLR which I should stop doing.
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Most Liked Negative Review
BUY A LCD SCREEN GUARD!!!!
I have scratches on the touch screen and I've had the camera less than 24 hours! This supposedly rugged camera is anything but. The TX7 which isn't waterproof, shockproof, drop proof, or dust...Read complete review
I have scratches on the touch screen and I've had the camera less than 24 hours! This supposedly rugged camera is anything but. The TX7 which isn't waterproof, shockproof, drop proof, or dust proof has a glass touch screen. Why the heck didn't Sony put one on this camera? Cutting corners is stupid on a $350 camera.
Otherwise the technology Sony puts into these cameras is amazing. The Low Light functions blew me away. Beautiful night time images with no flash!
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Works Great
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Familiar photos, landscape, also some marcros, in the pool... everywhere. This camera doesn{t have a big zoom but in a tiny camera that means that the otpics is good, big zoom in compact cameras makes blue lines or red lines in silouetes and iluminated objects. The color is wonderfull in the pictures.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
As always, Sony it's the best, I had a DSC330W but I upgraded to this one to take underwater, good choice, it has some cool new feautures too like panoramic pics, Sony it's the best, hands down!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
We bought this camera for an out of the country trip. We have a 35mm style camera but wanted a small reliable alternative for the trip. The panorama feature is awsome and the quick response time of the shutter made those flick of the wrist shots look as if you steadied and took the picture.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
This is like the swiss army knife of cams. I love mountain biking and wanted a camera that could be durable, waterproof, light weight, and still take awesome pics and vids. This Sony rocks. The pics are crisp. The 10 fps is a great feature for catching the action shots. Low light pics are great. The video is really nice too. I love the big touch screen. Super easy to go through the menu. Oh and the panorama is cool too. And man, is this cam small! I love it!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Camera is fine until you try to take it under water. Battery and USB doors seem to seal just fine so I don't even see a way to prevent this. I owned a Sony DSC-V1 years ago and loved it before upgrading to a Canon SLR. I needed an underwater camera for a vacation and thought Sony would come through. Day 1 of vacation and it's useless, with zero under water pictures to show for it. There's [$] down the drain. Thanks, Sony. You lost a customer.
- Ease of Operation:
- 1
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
It's as good as what they say...
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Easy to use. Fits easily in purse or pockets. Loving the panoramic mode. Great for night out on the town. Can't wait to take it to the beach and the river this summer!
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
Cons
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Designed to sit in your pocket w out need for a case. heavy door keeps the lens pristine. It also makes startup quicker.
- Ease of Operation:
- 5
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lens position
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Great camera, does all the work for you. The panorama feature is very cool. Light weight, easy to use. Worked great for snorkelling. One of the best features is how quickly it turns on and is ready to shot, means you don't miss too much.
only issues i had were 1. position if the lens makes it easy to put your finger in front of it while holding the camera.
2. the touch screen is great, but it is also easy to accidently change your setting. both are minor and would not prevent a high recommendation of this camera
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
You never think you would use an under water camera but thats because you've probably never have had an under water camera! This camera is excellent and has everything you need! Even though it is only 10mp the quality is as good as higher mp cameras ive seen before!!
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Large Clear LCD
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Color Peels off
- No Viewfinder
- Poor Image Quality
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Hello,
I'm from Brazil, so I didn't speak english very well. I use this camera to take family photos, but when I put it on the water on the first time the color peeled off and the cover is now shiny silver. Fortunately my TX5 is silver, not black like this one, but my broader TX5 is Black, so now the camera is looking very bad. Beyond that the picture quality is not very good as canon powershot d10 or like other waterproof cameras.
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
I love that with this camera I can hike around all day and still keep it around to go play with friends at night. The camera gives you many different settings to chose from for those more-than-casual photographers but it's compact and easy to use so the casual/beginner photographer can start and learn on one camera and progress as their interest in photography grows.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
- waterproof
Cons
- Poor Flash
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
VEry easy to use and has some very cool features (panorama and underwater fotage). Have not been let down yet
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
underwater picture quality better than expected. easy to use. i-sweep works well.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
I got this just in time for a Caribbean cruise. The pictures were fantastic underwater and above ground. Rich color. A solid improvement over my old Olympus. Very easy to use. Menus and layout are pretty intuitive and the touch screen makes it even better. I wish it would go deeper than 10ft though as I would loved to have taken it scuba diving to 40ft. Would have had a great shot with a sea turtle and barracuda!
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
PRO's:
Camera profile is slim and feels very sturdy.
- VERY fast to use. You can slide the cover down, take a picture, and slide the cover back up in about two or three seconds. Most cameras won't power up and shut off nearly that fast.
- Excellent picture quality.
- Lots of settings to tweak if you like to make things complicated. Otherwise there's an "Easy" setting which basically just allows you to take great pictures automatically.
- Takes excellent HD video.
CON's:
- Get a spare battery. The compromise for such a small camera, comes with a price - while the battery last for ~250 pics, the use of the HD video will "eat" the battery pretty quick.
- If in the water - will have remaining water traces when slide down the cover
- Ease of Operation:
- 9
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Great camera
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
Considering that this is just an amateur camera, it is everything you could wish for. great shutter speed, great in low-light shooting, have not tried it underwater though. the panorama function is amazing!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Resistent
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Black):
the only thing I did not like was the picture at night (red eye)
- Was this a gift?:
- No
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Batteries & Power
Always keep a spare battery handy so you won't get caught without power.
- Price: $27.99
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- Original: $19.95
- Save: $1.99
- Price: $17.96
Bags & Straps
Carry, store, and protect all your equipment with a bag or a strap.
- Price: $7.99
Screen Protectors
Protect your LCD screen from scratches and finger prints.
- Price: $7.49
Card Readers
Download your pictures faster and save battery life.
- Price: $12.95
What's in the Box
- Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery (NP-BN1)
- Battery Charger
- AV Cable
- USB Cable
- Wrist Strap
- Paint Pen
- CD-ROM
- Multi Output Stand
- 1-Year Parts & Labor Limited Warranty
Why Shop at B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
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