DSC-TX5 | Cyber-shot® Digital Camera TX5 | Sony

Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX5

Model number: DSC-TX5

Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars

Model Highlights: Waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, freeze-proof, 3.0" wide touch screen, 4x optical zoom, "Exmor R" sensor, iSweep Panorama Mode, 10fps at full 10.2 megapixels

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Small wonder.

Amazing things come in this small package. The Cyber-shot® TX5 has it all, from a stunningly thin 3/4"¹ body to advanced technologies that make it easy to shoot gorgeous photos and videos. Aside from its remarkable intelligence, the TX5 is also built extremely tough. Its airtight construction is waterproof², shockproof³, dustproof⁴, and freeze-proof⁵. Just slip it in your pocket and you're prepared to capture the world in style, no matter where you are.

Practically Everything-Proof

Just 3/4"¹ thin, the pocket-sized TX5 is also waterproof to a depth of 10ft², shockproof from falls up to 5ft³, completely dustproof⁴ and can operate at extreme temperatures (14°-104 °F). The TX5 is also highly intelligent, with incredible performance for dimly-lit underwater scenes and Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode that works even in icy climates.
Touch, Flick, Enjoy

No more fussing with tiny buttons. Just tap the large, 3.0"⁶ wide touch screen display to review your photos and videos in vivid color. It even works underwater, so now you can enjoy shooting breathtaking photos on land and underwater.
- Touch Panel
- 3 inch LCD screen
Great Low-light Shots Without a Flash

Sometimes a flash can wash out the scene, making it hard to capture the mood of the moment. For low-light environments, the back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor delivers stunning performance and increases sensitivity by 2x to reduce noise. Shots around the campfire never looked better.
- Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Effortless Panoramic Photos

Intelligent Sweep Panorama Mode reaches beyond the traditional wide angle lenses to let you capture expansive, breathtaking shots of landscapes or skyscrapers up to 258°⁷. Just press the shutter and shoot the scene with a sweeping motion. The camera automatically stitches up to 100 pictures together for you.

Explore Intelligent Sweep Panorama
- Intelligent Sweep Panorama
Takes 10 Photos in 1 Second

Capture decisive moments—like midair dives into the pool—with the ability to shoot up to ten images in one second at full 10.2 megapixel resolution. And by employing a mechanical shutter, distortion is reduced when continuously shooting moving subjects. This feature is ideal for capturing fast action or a unique sequence of images.

View Sequence of Images
Record and Upload HD Movies

Shoot and share memories on your PC, Mac® and the internet with ease. In 720p MP4 movie mode, you can record 1280 x 720 HD movies at 30 fps for high quality, yet small file sizes?perfect for sharing on websites like Photobucket® and YouTube™ (computer with internet connection required).
- High Definition; 720p

Go virtually anywhere with the Cyber-shot® digital camera DSC-TX5 and take breathtaking photos. The sleek, airtight design is waterproof, dustproof, shockproof and freeze-proof, so you can shoot with confidence in a variety of climates. You will also enjoy stunning low light performance and the ability to capture amazing panoramic images in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode—just move in a sweeping motion and the TX5 does the rest. For fast-action events, never miss a moment with 10fps shooting. When you're finished, show off all your images on a large, 3.0" wide touch screen.

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 up to 10fps, Anti Motion Blur and Hand-held Twilight.

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.

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 higher shutter speed and combines the data from all six to create a single image of extraordinary detail and dramatically reduce subject blur, beyond the capability of traditional cameras.

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-TX5 employs a mechanical shutter that helps reduce distortion when continuously shooting moving subjects.

Self-Portrait Timer

Self-Portrait Timer helps take the guesswork out of self portraits by utilizing Face Detection technology to recognize when your face enters the frame. Once the camera detects your face, it triggers a 2-second timer, and then snaps a picture.

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.

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.

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. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection Sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can be used together with Smile Shutter™ mode. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.

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 mode simplifies preview mode.

Viewing modes

Find your photos using the simple folder or calendar viewing modes.

Wide zoom display

To use the entire image area of your compatible HDTV screen, Wide Zoom display automatically expands standard 4:3 and 3:2 images to 16:9.⁹

Media card slot

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) and SD/SDHC/SDXC media.

Colors Available

The Cyber-shot^® DSC-TX5 camera is available in silver, black, pink, green and red.

3" Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus™ Touch Screen

A large 3” Wide Clear Photo LCD Plus™ touch screen display (230K pixels) allows you to scroll through images by simply touching the display.

Rugged and Stylish

If you want a camera that’s just as much at home in the water as on a night on the town, the TX5 is for you! Just 3/4 “ thin, the sleek and stylish TX5 fits the slimmest pocket or purse, yet is waterproof to a depth of 10 ft12, shockproof from falls up to approximately 5 ft5 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- to 104-degrees Fahrenheit¹¹. The TX5 includes Sony’s “Exmor R” CMOS sensor for incredible low-light performance, intelligent Sweep Panorama? mode, Anti Motion blur and Twilight handheld shooting modes, even a 3” touch screen LCD operable underwater! Seamlessly shifting from underwater marvels to a night on the town, the TX5 always helps you get the best 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.

HD MP4 Movie Mode

In 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps, the perfect format when working with a PC. Users can create high quality movie files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac^®systems. Once transferred to your computer you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket^® and YouTube?.

Intelligent Auto (iAUTO) 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.

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization

Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization uses a built-in gyro sensor to detect camera shake and automatically compensates to help prevent blur without sacrificing image quality.

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.

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.

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.⁷

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.

Lithium-ion battery

Included lithium-ion battery provides added convenience with longer lasting power than alkaline batteries (capacity of 230 images or 115 minutes).¹²

Includes Sony^® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Portable software

With the pre-installed Picture Motion Browser (PMB) Portable software³ 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.

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 Focus shoots close-ups withing a �” from the subject. A wide angle of 25mm equivalentwide-angle lens allows you to take wider shots of the scene or group in crowded spaces.

Easy Touch Screen Interaction

The DSC-TX5 offers intuitive functions to the 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.

Hand-held Twilight

Capture cleaner and sharper night shots without using a tripod. When set to Hand-held 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.

HDMI^® Output

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI^®) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. HDMI connects digital audio/video sources such as a compatible camcorder, Blu-ray Disc™ player, a personal computer, a video game console, or an AV receiver to a compatible digital audio device and/or video monitor such as a digital television (DTV).

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? mode, Handheld Twilight, Antimotion Blur, HDR, etc 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.

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.

Face Detection technology

Sony’s Face Detection technology can automatically distinguish between children and adults. Face Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts flash, focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.

Scene modes

The DSC-TX5 features 12 convenient scene modes: High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Portrait / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / High Speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet / Pet.

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.

In-Camera Retouching Tools

Retouch and enhance your photos on the go with in-camera Trimming, Red-Eye Correction, and Unsharp Masking functions

PhotoTV HD

Bring your photos to life and enjoy highly detailed, high definition images with PhotoTV HD-capable Sony^® BRAVIA^® HDTVs.⁶ 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

Includes Sony^® PMB (Picture Motion Browser) Software ver. 5.0

Sony Picture Motion Browser software offers a simple, intuitive way to transfer, sort, and view your video and still images on your compatible PC. In addition, multiple output options let you burn your memories to DVD (sold separately), as well as take advantage of one click upload to a number of popular video and photo sharing sites.²

Product Specifications

Optics/Lens

Lens Type : Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar®
Aperture : iAUTO(F3.6-F6.3(W)) / Program Auto(F3.6-F6.3(W))
Optical Zoom : 4x
Digital Zoom : Smart Zoom / Precision Digital Zoom / Off
Total Zoom : Approximately 8x with Precision Digital Zoom
Smart Zoom® Technology : 5M:Approx.5.6x(Total), VGA:Approx.22x(Total), 16:9 (2M): Approx.7.6x(Total)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : 4.43-17.7mm
Lens Construction : 12 elements in 10 groups(including 6 aspheric elements,1 prism)
Macro Mode : iAUTO: W:Approx. 1cm (0.39”) to Infinity, T:Approx. 50cm (19.7”) to Infinity

Focus Control

AF Modes : 9 points AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF/ Flexible Spot AF (touch)
AF Illuminator : Auto / Off

Flash

Flash Modes : Auto / On / Slow Syncro / Off
Flash Coverage : ISO Auto: Approx.0.08-Approx.2.9m(Approx.0.26'-Approx.9.51')(W) / Approx.0.5-Approx.2.4m(Approx.1.64'-Approx.7.87')(T), ISO3200: up to Approx.6.0m(Approx19.7')(W) / Approx.4.7m(Approx15.4')(T)

Interface

SD Output : Yes
HD Output : Component 1080i
USB Port(s) : Yes - USB2.0 Hi-Speed
TransferJet : No
PictBridge Compatible : Yes

Software

Supplied Software : Picture Motion Browser Ver 5.0, PMB Portable 5.0 (for Windows), PMB Portable 1.1 (for Macintosh), Music Transfer
Operating System Compatibility : Microsoft® Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista SP2, Windows 7, Macintosh® OS X(v10.4-v10.6)

Imaging Sensor

Imaging Sensor : 1/2.4" (7.59mm) "Exmor R" CMOS Sensor
Processor : BIONZ®

Viewfinder

Type : No

Exposure System

Metering : Yes
Scene Mode(s) : High Sensitivity / Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Soft Snap / Landscape / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Hi-Speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet / Pet
D-Range Optimizer : Standard
ISO : Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Noise Reduction : Yes
White Balance Mode : Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1(White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push.

Convenience Features

Red-Eye Reduction : Auto / On / Off
Date / Time Stamp : Available in the included PMB software.
Erase/Protect : Yes / Yes
Media/Battery Indicator : Yes/Yes
Power Save Mode : Standard / Stamina / Off

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/4" x 23/32" (94.0mm x 56.9mm x 17.7mm)
Weight (Approx.) : Body: Approx. 4.5oz. (128g), With battery and Memory Stick media:; Approx. 5.1oz. (144g)

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Parts & Labor

Recording

Media Type : 45MB internal Flash Memory, optional Memory Stick Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media, optional Memory Stick PRO Duo™ (High Speed), optional Memory Stick PRO HG-Duo™, optional SD/SDHC/SDXC media
Still Image Max Effective Resolution : Aprox. 10.2 Megapixels
Video Resolution : MP4: 1280 x 720 (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.6Mbps) / VGA (640 x 480) (29.97fps, Progressive) (Approx.3Mbps)
Microphone/Speaker : Mono / Mono

LCD Display

LCD Type : 3.0" Clear Photo LCD Plus (230K pixels)
Histogram : No

Drive System

Drive Mode : Normal / Hi-Speed Burst (High/Mid/Low)
Self-timer : Off / 10sec. / 2sec./ portrait1 / portrait2
Shutter Speeds : iAUTO(2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto(1" - 1/1,600)
Burst Mode : Approx 10 fps at 10.2MP (Maximum 10 shots)

Advanced Features

Face Detection : 8 Faces (Auto / Touch / Child Priority / Adult Priority)
Image Stabilization : Optical
In-Camera Editing : Trimming / Red Eye Correction / Unsharp Masking
NightFraming System : No
NightShot® Infrared System : No

Power

Battery Type : LITHIUM ION N type 3.6V
Battery Capacity : Approx. 125 minutes / Approx. 250 images (when shooting still images)
Power Consumption (in Operation) : Approx. 1.0W

In the Box

Wrist Strap

Rechargeable Battery (NP-BN1)
Paint Pen

Battery Charger
CD-ROM

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Rechargeable Battery Pack

$49.99
Floating Camera Strap

$29.99

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Words cannot describe how amazing this camera is! Being worried this wonderful camera wouldn't make it here by my vacation, Sony provided me with the estimated date it would be here by... 1 day BEFORE my trip. So I was hoping this was accurate. Well... it was! I got this camera and was instantly IN LOVE! The huge touchscreen on this small sleek masterpiece is GORGEOUS. The panoramic pics are way better than expected. Actually, this camera is WAY better than I expected (and I expected a LOT). Ok, enough of me, I'm just so excited. I've NEVER wanted to write a review on ANYTHING, until this camera, I just want everyone to share this wonderful experience with me haha. I saw in another review that a message always popped up, and although I am unsure of what it was for sure, you do receive messages, but they are just safety features telling you to check the battery compartment and what not to keep the waterproof-ness at it's maximum, not that there is a problem. Overall, if you are considering this camera... PLEASE don't hesitate any longer. I spent YEARS finding this beauty. Going through other "waterproof cameras", this one by far exceeded my expectations. Again, sorry for the long review, I just can't say enough about this camera. June 6, 2010

Great Little Camera, DO NOT DROP IT Loved the camera, used it for a year before the touch screen stopped working from a small ding on the screen housing. It's great to carry around with you, but honestly at this point if you have an iPhone.... June 8, 2012

Like beer, you don't buy this camera, you rent it! I really like everything about this camera, but don't count on using it for much more than a year. I have had a T300 and a TX5 in the last three years, and they both turned into vibrating paperweights. So it works out to several hundred dollars a year. Kind of like a car lease--you keep up with the new features, but don't think you end up owning anything for the money. I guess my next move is to buy a TX10 and use it for a year or so before it craps out. Great design, pathetic durability. October 5, 2011

Cool camera, but unreliable Cool camera, but if you decide to get it, make sure you get the extended warranty. I didn't use it very much, and it doesn't work only a year later. August 30, 2011

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2. Files compatible with iMovie^® '09 or later on Mac. Software not compatible with Mac OS^® X.

3. For firmware update on Mac OS® X go to www.esupport.sony.com.

6. Requires compatible BRAVIA® HDTV and cable sold separately.

7. Each track limited to 5 minutes.

8. Records in 29 minute segments.

9. Requires HDTV and HDMI cable sold separately.

11. Waterproof certified to IEC60529 IPX8 standard, shock-proof Certified to MIL-STD-810F Method 516.5-Shock, dustproof certified to IEC 60529 IP5X standard, and can operate in temperatures between 14 degrees Fahrenheit (-10 degrees Celsius) and 104-degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius)

12. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

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