Sony DSC-TX5 vs Sony A68 Specifications

1/2.4 inch 27.1mm²
10.2 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Detailed specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5
Sony Alpha ILCA-A68

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Predecessor:		Sony A58 A58 vs A68
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General
Model Number:	DSC-TX5	A68
Alternate Model Number(s):		ILCA-68
Camera Format:	Ultra Compact	SLR
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$349.00	$699.99
Street Price:		$598.00
Date Available:	2010-03-30	2016-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	5.0 oz (143 g) includes batteries	32.2 oz (912 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	3.7 x 2.2 x 0.7 in. (94 x 57 x 18 mm)	5.6 x 4.1 x 3.2 in. (143 x 104 x 81 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony Exmor R	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	10.2	24.3
Sensor Format:	1/2.4 inch	APS-C
Sensor size:	27.0544mm² (5.92mm x 4.57mm)	366.6mm² (23.50mm x 15.60mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.62 microns	3.92 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	1.5x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:		Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		79
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		24.1
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		13.5
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		701
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 MP, 16:9)	6000 x 4000 (24.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 4240 x 2400 (10.2 MP, Other), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)
Image File Format:	JPEG (Exif v2.21)	JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	10.0	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p) 1440x1080 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4	XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	Component	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)
Lens:	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM II
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 100mm	27 - 83mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.4 - 17.7mm	18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x	3.06x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele)	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T)
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity	25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	55.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	2x Precision, Up to 22x Smart Zoom	Up to 2x Clear Image Zoom, Up to 4x standard digital zoom
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF	Phase Detection: 79 points (15 points cross type); Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Expanded Flexible Spot, Lock-On AF (Wide, Zone, Center, Flexible Spot, Expanded Flexible Spot)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:		0.39"-type, 1,440K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 0.88x magnification (0.57x eq.), 23mm eye point (CIPA), -4 to +3 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:	n/a	1,440,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):		0.57x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):		0.88x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	2.7
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	460,800 dots (153,600 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	8.0x
Top Deck Display:		Yes

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		25600
Minimum ISO (native):		100
ISO Settings:	Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200	Auto, 100-25600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, Underwater1/2	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm White / Cool White / Day White / Daylight), Flash, Color temperature (2500 to 9900K), Color Filter (G7 to M7, A7 to B7), Custom (1 / 2 / 3), Custom Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/1600 - 2 sec	1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode:	No	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot	1200-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	Yes
Shutter Priority:	No	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	No	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	High Sensitivity, Twilight, Twilight Portrait, Soft Snap, Landscape, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Hi-Speed Shutter, Underwater, Gourmet, Pet, Handheld Twilight, Anti Motion Blur, Intelligent Sweep Panorama, Backlight Correction HDR	Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama, Tele-zoom Continuous AE, 3 Custom Settings
Self Timer:	2, 10, Portrait1/2 seconds	2, 10; 3 or 5 frames after 10s seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off	Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction (on/off selectable), Rear sync., Wireless, High Speed sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	12.0 m / 39.4 ft.
Flash Range Description:	ISO Auto: 0.08 - 2.9m / 0.26 - 9.51 ft (W), 0.5 - 2.4m / 1.64 - 7.87 ft (T)	GN=12m (ISO 100), range is lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:		1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:		+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	n/a	Multi-interface Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:		Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:		UHS-I
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	Yes
Uncompressed Format:		RAW (ARW 2.3), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	MPEG-4	XAVC S format / AVCHD format Ver.2.0 compliant / MP4
Included Memory:	45.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	Internal
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	Yes
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional wired
Connections (extended):	Multi-terminal (AV(SD/HD Component)/USB/DCIN)	Type-D Micro HDMI Connector, Multi Micro USB Terminal, External Stereo Micophone Jack, DC Input

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	1.75
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	10.0	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	10
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.61 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.008 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	4.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	250 shots	580 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):		540 shots
Battery Life, Video:		130 minutes
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-BN1	Proprietary NP-FM500H
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC)
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.4+
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Optical Image Stabilization, 3-inch Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD Movies, Component HD Output, Intelligent Sweep Panorama. Waterproof to 3.0m / 10 ft (1 hour), Dustproof, Shockproof (1.5m / 5 ft), Freezeproof (-10C/14F). Available in silver, black, pink, green and red.