Canon 50D vs Sony TX66

Following is a extensive comparison of the Canon 50D and Sony TX66, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty similar but the 50D (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 50D was launched 4 years before the TX66 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon 50D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 50D matches up vs the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 50D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Canon 50D Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon 50D provides outside measurements of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 50D and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 50D and the TX66.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 50D and TX66 is 57 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 50D and TX66.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 50D because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX66 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged 50D is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.