Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Pink)
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The sleek and stylish Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Pink) 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
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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 8 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Image stabilization (7)
- Nice body color (6)
- Short lag time (5)
- Easy to use (4)
- Good image quality (4)
Cons
- Limited zoom (3)
Best Uses
- Travel (7)
- Video (7)
- Family photos (6)
- Landscape/scenery (6)
- Sports/action (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (5), Casual photographer (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)
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Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Large Clear LCD
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Pink):
Its easy to use and handy. I love it
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
- Weddings/Events
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Pink):
This camera has a lot of function, it's waterprooof, and it's really easy to use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Pink):
Purchased this camera for my daughter who is a professional dancer/actor and constantly on the go. High energy lifestyle moving from the theater to the pool to the beach for relaxation. Camera is small, waterproof, and easy to use. Has great still image quality and video.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Video
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Pink):
It`s very thin and we can really use it under water!!! Incredible!
The zoom is bad.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
Cons
- Not so good in low light
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Video
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Pink):
I bought this product travelling to NY and it was very useful, I was very pleased with the outside photos. I wasn't completely satisfied with the low light photos. It's very easy to operate, the size is good, beautiful design.Great zoom and image stabilization.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
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 (Pink):
Its totally great because of its features like its waterproof, shockproof etc... I love my camera so much. Its useful and very worth for its price.
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Great Zoom
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
Best Uses
- In the water
Comments about Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 Still Digital Camera (Pink):
Brought this camera on a tubing trip, and it took amazing pictures and was completely okay being soaking wet for 4 hours!
Pros
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- Short Battery Life
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 (Pink):
Finally sony support SDHC card.
I use DSLR for several years but my wife does not know how to use. So have a simple and good photo quality point-shoot camera for her to take picture/video for family life and kids is the main purpose.
We use Casio for 4 years but my wife drop it and broken the battery door.(now using tape to hold it :P). It's shooting lag time(flash) make us missing some great moment but it has great battery life.
I originally thinking about TX7 until i saw this TX5 review.
(It has same most useful features from TX7, lack some no 1080i video and fancy 3.7' LCD)
This SONY ＤＳＣ－ＴＸ５ rocks the world.
It has
* 25mm wide angle, Great for indoor
* 720p video, Great for everything. You can zoom while recording video.
* Waterproof (no more worry about water playing shooting)
* shockproof (no more broken battery door and won't afraid kids to hold it)
* dustproof (use on beach/ski/desert !? ).
*Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode, shock all my friend who first time saw it.
*Burst mode with same 10M quality.
*It supports SDHC card. You will need a large capacity card to hold all those great photos and video.
*It is really easy to use and a truly point-shoot camera with great result.
*...too many good features to list here..
---You can check detail feature from the product's feature page.
* It is also thin, sleek and stylish which match my wife's prefer.
It shoot great quality photos and have the BEST
Intelligent (iAuto) Auto Mode / Intelligent Scene Recognition (iSCN) Mode I have ever seen.
( I rarely use other manual mode which I found most of time it has same results compare to iAuto mode)
You may find the picture will have more saturate color and artificial adjustment, but that means you do not need to do it in your computer.
*** You definitely need an extra battery, because its' so-so battery life and also because you will shoot too many photo/video with it once you hold it in your hand.
Great for my wife and me to take family fun pictures. Really great.
I bought 16GB SDHC card with it and for the first day using while bring kids to theme park, me and my wife already take more than 6G photos and videos.
If you need Raw format and love editing photo on your computer, go with DSLR.
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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
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