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| General | ||
| Model Number: | FE-46 | DSC-TX5 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $99.99 | $349.00 |
| Street Price: | ||
| Date Available: | 2009-09-15 | 2010-03-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 4.5 oz (128 g) |
5.0 oz
(143 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
3.9 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (98 x 62 x 28 mm) |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.7 in. (94 x 57 x 18 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.0 | 10.2 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | 1/2.4 inch |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 27.0544mm2 (5.92mm x 4.57mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.55 microns | 1.62 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
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) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG | JPEG (Exif v2.21) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
640x480 (30/15)
320x240 (30/15) |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | Component | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
| Lens: | Olympus lens, 6 Lenses in 5 Groups, 4 Aspherical Lenses | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 12 elements in 10 groups, 6 aspheric, 1 prism |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 36 - 180mm | 25 - 100mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6.3 - 31.5mm | 4.4 - 17.7mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 4.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - ??? | f/3.5 - f/6.3 (wide) / f/4.6 - ?? (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
8 cm to Infinity 3.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
0 cm to Infinity 0.1 in to Infinity |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | 2x Precision, Up to 22x Smart Zoom |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking | Contrast Detect: 9-point / center / spot / flexible (touch) spot AF |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | ||
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 8.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, Custom, Underwater1/2 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 4 sec | 1/1600 - 2 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE (when Face Detection AF is selected) | Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | No |
| Shutter Priority: | No | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Magic Filter, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT SCENE. 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. DOCUMENTS, 13. PET) | 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 |
| Self Timer: | 12 seconds seconds | 2, 10, Portrait1/2 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off | Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | ISO 800: 0.66ft (0.2m) – 12.5ft (3.8m); 2.0ft (0.6m) – 7.9ft (2.4m) | ISO Auto: 0.08 - 2.9m / 0.26 - 9.51 ft (W), 0.5 - 2.4m / 1.64 - 7.87 ft (T) |
| Max Flash Sync: | ||
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | xD | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | MicroSD (MASD-1 required) | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | ||
| Movie File Format: | AVI Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Included Memory: | 19.0 MB | 45.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | |
| Remote Control Type: | ||
| Connections (extended): | Multi-terminal (USB, A/V out) | Multi-terminal (AV(SD/HD Component)/USB/DCIN) |
| 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 | |
| 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): | 180 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | 2 x AA | Proprietary NP-BN1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Alkaline disposables; NiMH rechargeables | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software | Sony CDROM (Picture Motion Browser (PC), Picture Motion Browser Portable (PC/MAC) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X 10.3 or later | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OSX v 10.4+ |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Digital Image Stabilization. Available in Light Blue, Light Pink, Pearl Black and Pearl White. | 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. |
