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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

10.2 megapixels

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  • User Score (606)
    8.5 8.5 from 606 reviewers
  • Expert Score (25)
    8.1 8.1 from 25 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    9.3 9.3 from 3 reviewers
  • Value for money (43)
    8.4 8.4 from 43 reviewers
  • Features (47)
    9.5 9.5 from 47 reviewers
  • Ease of use (47)
    9.3 9.3 from 47 reviewers
  • Performance (14)
    9.3 9.3 from 14 reviewers
  • Picture quality (56)
    9.1 9.1 from 56 reviewers
  • Reliability (6)
    10 10 from 6 reviewers
  • Overall quality (7)
    10 10 from 7 reviewers
  • Battery performance (4)
    8.1 8.1 from 4 reviewers
  • Display (41)
    10 10 from 41 reviewers
  • Video quality (2)
    7.6 7.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (12)
    8.1 8.1 from 12 reviewers
  • Equipment (3)
    10 10 from 3 reviewers
  • Portability (29)
    10 10 from 29 reviewers
  • Build quality (2)
    8.7 8.7 from 2 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. goodgearguide.com.au

    review.goodgearguide.com.au
    21 August 2010

    Sony has unveiled its first tough camera in Australia: the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. You'd have to look carefully to know it's a tough one: Sony has ditched the rugged-looking exterior that kinds of cameras usually have. Instead, the Cyber-shot TX5 is an ultra-compact digital camera with a minimalist look. This fashion-forward design does not always work in the camera's favour, though. Read more

    • Responsive touchscreen, start-up time is minimal
    • Took unimpressive photos during our tests, awkward design

  2. PhotoReview

    8.3/10
    13 April 2010

    Sony joins the list of waterproof camera manufacturers with a new model, the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5, which withstands immersion to up three metres but retains the slim and stylish appearance of the previous TX-series models. Featuring a 4x optical zoom lens and 10.2-megapixel resolution, the TX5 comes in four fashionable colours: black, silver, pink and red. Read more

  3. PC Authority

    7.8/10
    22 September 2010

    A capable snapper that’s protected from water, dust, knocks and cold Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: Husman, CNET
    22 August 2010

    thats it im getting one! Read more

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  • Manufacturer's Description

The DSC-TX5 combines a sleek, waterproof design with high technology. The camera offers stunning low-light performance with the ability to capture amazing panoramic images in Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode.

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