Sony Cybershot DSC-TX5 Compact Digital Camera

10.2 Mega Pixel T Series 4x Optical Zoom Cyber-shot (Pink)
The compact Cyber-shot TX5 is built to be water-, shock-, dust- and temperature-proof! With features like Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight and Anti-motion blur, TX5 give you the photographic power to shoot in style whenever, wherever.

• Water-proof (up to 3 meters)
• Handheld Twilight
• Intelligent Sweep Panorama
• “Exmor R” CMOS Sensor
• BIONZ Image Processor
• 25mm wide angle Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar lens

Image³ - Sony Redefines Your Camera
Together with the "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, BIONZ imaging processor, and Carl Zeiss® Lens, the Cyber-shot TX5 opens up a world of photographic possibilities.

Beautiful images—even in low light

For low-light environments, the back-illuminated "Exmor R" CMOS sensor delivers stunning performance and increases sensitivity by 2x to reduce noise. Natural and vibrant image

BIONZ Image Processing Engine drastically lowers noise level and achieves high accuracy in auto-focusing, exposure auto-correction and auto white balancing; creating a more natural and vibrant image in different shooting environments. Realistic photos with excellent contrast

The Carl Zeiss® Vario-Tessar Lens delivers uncompromised, accurately detailed and realistic photos with excellent contrast.
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Capture perfect twilight shots

With Handheld Twilight mode, your images boast 50% less noise because the high sensitivity “Exmor R” CMOS sensor coupled with BIONZ imaging processor allows the camera to superimpose six visual frames to create a single optimised image.

Even when taking a picture at a high ISO setting or without using a tripod, you still enjoy cleaner, sharper images with Handheld Twilight.

Bring Out The Style in Any Situation
The compact and durable Cyber-shot TX5 gives you the photographic power whenever, wherever

Water-proof
Dive in with the water-proof Cyber-shot TX5. Capture beautiful underwater shots up to 3m deep for up to 60 minutes*.

Temperature-proof
Keep on shooting even below freezing point up to –10ºC** with this tough camera in harsh weather conditions.

Dust-proof
With the superb dust-resistance of the Cyber-shot TX5, you can be assured to always get spotless images whatever the environment is!

Shock-proof
The shock-proof design of the Cyber-shot TX5 allows drops of up to a height of 1.5m*, the usual height we hold the camera for photo-taking.

* Demonstrates operability under test conditions determined by Sony.
It does not guarantee against damage, breakage or leakage in all environments.
** In low temperatures, the maximum number of available shots decreases.

Power and Precision

Effortless panoramic photos

Enjoy beautiful panoramic shots by sweeping your camera horizontally to create stunning landscape shots, or vertically to capture tall objects. Intelligent Sweep Panorama also recognises faces or subject movement automatically and cleverly stitches the photos together to create a natural-looking panoramic shot.

Clear and sharp images in low-light environment

Anti-motion Blur mode uses six superimposed frames to create one single optimised image with 50% less noise. This means you are able to shoot with high ISO settings in low-light environments, reducing noise and subject blur, giving you clear and sharp images.

Takes 10 photos in 1 second

Capture capture fast actions or a moving subject in a sequence of 10 continuous frames per second. This sequence of continuous shots are also grouped to simplify playback as the camera analyses each group in order to locate and display the best shot automatically.

Basic Features

Gross Pixels Approx. 10.6 Mega Pixels
Effective Pixels Approx. 10.2 Mega Pixels
Processor BIONZ
Sensor Type 1/2.4" Exmor R CMOS Sensor
Optical Zoom 4x
Precision Digital Zoom Approx. 8x
Smart Zoom 5M: Approx. 5.6x, VGA: Approx. 22.0x, 16:9: Approx. 7.6x
Optical Zoom During Movie Recording Yes
Lens Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
F Number 3.5 - 4.6
Focal Length f = (35mm Conversion) 4.43 - 17.7mm (25 - 100mm)
Auto Focus Range iAuto (W: Approx. 1cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 50cm to Infinity) / Program Auto (W: Approx. 8cm to Infinity, T: Approx. 50cm to Infinity)
Close Focus Enabled Range W: Approx. 1cm to 20cm
Compatible Recording Media Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo / Memory Stick PRO Duo (High Speed) / Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo / SD Memory Card / SDHC Memory Card
LCD 3.0" (230K pixels), Clear Photo LCD Plus, Touch Screen
Stamina (Battery Life) 250 shots / 125mins
Battery System Lithium ION Battery
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed

Main Features

Photo Mode Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Program Auto, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Handheld Twilight, Anti-Motion Blur, Scene Selection
Scene Selection Twilight / Twilight Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Snow / Beach / Fireworks / High Sensitivity / Hi-Speed Shutter / Underwater / Gourmet / Pet
Still Image Size 10M 3,648 x 2,736
Still Image Size 5M 2,592 x 1,944
Still Image Size VGA 640 x 480
Still Image Size 16:9 Mode 7M(3,648 x 2,056) / 2M(1,920 x1,080)
Still Image Size Panorama (Max. Degree of Sweep Angle) 7,152 x 1,080 (258deg) / 4,912 x 1,080 (177deg) / 4,912 x 1,920 (177deg) / 3,424 x 1,920 (123deg)
Movie Recording Mode (720p Fine) 1280 x 720, 29.97fps, Approx. 6Mbps
Movie Recording Mode (VGA) 640 x 480, 25fps, Approx.3Mbps
Movie Recording Time Max. approx. 29min continuously per movie
Recording Format MPEG4
Still Image Recording Mode Normal (JPEG) / Hi-Speed Burst
Aperture iAuto (F3.5 - F6.3) / Program Auto (F3.5 - F6.3)
Shutter Speed iAuto (2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto (1" - 1/1,600)
NR Slow Shutter Shutter Speed of 1/3sec or slower
ISO Sensitivity Setting Auto / 125 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200
Image Stabilizer Optical SteadyShot
Focus Mode Multi-point AF (9 points) / Center-weighted AF / Spot AF / Flexible Spot AF
Auto Focus Mode Intelligent
Exposure Compensation Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1/3EV Step
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push Set
Underwater White Balance Auto / Underwater 1-2 / One Push, One Push Set
Light Metering Multi-Pattern / Center Weighted / Spot
Auto Focus Illuminator Yes
Flash Mode Auto, Flash On, Flash Off, Slow Synchro
Flash Range ISO Auto: 0.08 - 2.9m (W) / Approx. 0.5 - 2.4m (T), ISO3200: up to 6.0m (W) / 4.7m (T)
Pre-flash Yes
Auto Daylight Syncro Yes
Dynamic Range Optimiser Standard
Face Detection Yes
Red-eye Reduction Yes
Clear RAW NR (Noise Reduction) Yes
User InterfaceSelf-Timer Yes (10sec / 2sec / off / Potrait 1 / Potrait 2)
Auto Review Yes
Index Playback Yes
Playback Moving Image Mode Play back own recorded movie files only
Slide Show Playback Yes (HD / SD)
Slide Show Effect Transition Effect (Simple / Active / Nostalgic / Stylish), Music (4 Tunes)
Trimming / Resize / Playback Zoom Yes / No / 8x
Image Rotation / Divide (MPEG) / Cue & Review Yes / No / Yes
Hand Shake Alert Yes
Paint Yes
LCD Brightness Setting Yes
Speaker Volume Control Yes
Internal Memory Data Copy (to Recording Media) Yes (MS / SD)
Multi-use Terminal Yes (AV / USB / DC)
USB Connecting Auto / Mass Storage / PTP, MTP / PictBridge
Other FeaturesTripod Receptacle Yes
Battery Remaining Indicator Yes
Exposure Warning Indicator Yes
Recording Media Remaining Indicator Yes
Quick ResponseStart-up Approx. 1.3sec
Shutter Time Lag Approx. 0.3sec
Release Time Lag Approx. 0.007sec
Burst Speed (Maximum) Approx. 10.0 fps
Burst Interval (Minimum) Approx. 0.1sec
Body SizeDimensions (W x H x D) 94.0 x 56.9 x 17.7mm
Weight Approx. 128g (Body), Approx. 144g (With Accessories)
Body Material Metal Face
Supplied AccessoriesBattery Yes
Battery Charger Yes
Multi-cable Yes
Power Cord Yes
Wrist Strap Yes
Paint Pen Yes
Application Software Picture Motion Browser