Introduction: Want to purchase a camera that can withstand anything and everything? Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 might be the one for you. This camera with its dustproof, waterproof and shockproof body can make wonders once you start clicking it away. The camera has 45 MB internal flash memory and offers support to Memory Stick PRO Duo cards and SD/SDHC cards.

Features: The TX-5 is equipped with a unique Intelligent Sweep Panorama mode that helps you merge several pictures into one. You can even capture the full-length of a mansion or tower or the entire spectrum of a stadium up to 258 degrees angle. The most unbelievable feat this feature is said to perform is that it can combine up to 100 pictures, a staggering feat not many cameras can vouch for.

Pros:

• Shoot HD movies with 720 p resolution at 30 frames per second. These movies can be instantly uploaded to sites like YouTube without any fuss.
• The TX5 can withstand extreme temperatures 14 degrees to 104 degrees and can remain up to 10 feet depth in water and can survive the falls up to 5 feet.
• The camera comes equipped with a powerful EXMOR sensor that helps you take amazing shots even in low-lit spaces and even in underwater as well.

Cons:

• The TX5 does not sport a viewfinder.
• The device catches fingerprints easily and is prone to scratches as well.
• There is no HDMI output for this device.
• The camera does not support SDXC memory cards.

Pricing Range:  Buy this camera by paying just 278$-349$. Available in Pink, Red, Black, Green & Silver!

Final Verdict: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 belongs to that rare breed of cameras that can perform well even in abnormal conditions and is ideal for adventurous shooters. The price of this camera is on a little higher side; obviously, toughness comes with a price. Some minor quibbles related to its performance and operation might question the sagacity of its high price at times. In spite of all odds, this is indeed a tough camera for the tougher you!