Comparisons / Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Comparison of Nikon Coolpix S5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 ×
Nikon Coolpix S5 ×
General
ModelSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5Nikon Coolpix S5
BrandSonyNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberDSC-TX5S5
Camera formatUltra CompactCompact
Release year (year)20102006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)9493
Width (mm)1820
Height (mm)5759
Weight (g)143135
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor R-
Effective megapixels (MP)10.26
Sensor format1/2.4 inch1/2.5 inch
Sensor area (mm²)27.0524.71
Sensor width (mm)5.925.76
Sensor height (mm)4.574.29
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.622.05
Aspect ratio4:3, 16:9-
Color filter typeRGBG-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 1920(6.6 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2056(7.5 mp other)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4912 x 1080(5.3 mp other)
  • 4912 x 1920(9.4 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 7152 x 1080(7.7 mp other)
  • 1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif v2.21)
-
Continuous-mode (fps)102
Video Capture
Can take movies+-
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 640x480
  • 160x120
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMPEG-4QuickTime
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionComponent-
Lens and Optics
LensCarl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prismZoom Nikkor ED
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 100.0035.00 - 105.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)43
Aperture range (f)0.16 - 0.290.19 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)830
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 22
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AFIncludes Face Priority AF
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)8-
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent 1/2/3
  • incandescent
  • underwater1/2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset
Shutter speed range (s)1/1600 - 21/500 - 2
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMulti-pattern, center-weighted, spot256-segment matrix
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesHigh Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, UnderwaterPortrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night landscape, Close up, Museum
Self timer (s)
  • 1
  • 2
  • 10
  • 3
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • anytime flash and slow sync
  • auto
  • auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix)
  • flash cancel
Flash range descriptionISO Auto: 0.08 - 2.9m / 0.26 - 9.51 ft (W), 0.5 - 2.4m / 1.64 - 7.87 ft (T)Wide: 1 ft.�8 ft. 6 in./ 0.3-2.6m; Tele: 1 ft.�4 ft. 7 in./0.3-1.4m
Usable memory types
  • ms duo
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdh
  • s
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)4523
Included memory typeInternalInternal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 1.1
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • multi-terminal (av(sd/hd component)/usb/dcin)
  • imagelink camera dock
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.751.67
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)102
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)104
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.310.47
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.610.63
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.1
Startup time (s)1.92.1
Play -> record time (s)-1.1
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.55
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)250210
Battery form factorProprietary NP-BN1Proprietary EN-EL8
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL8 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • picture motion browser portable (pc/mac)
  • sony cdrom (picture motion browser (pc)
  • pictureproject
Os compatibility
  • mac osx v 10.4+
  • windows xp/vista/7
  • macos
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresOptical Image Stabilization, 3-inch Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD Movies, Component HD Output, Intelligent Sweep PanoramaVibration reduction available in movie mode only.



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