Canon 90D vs Sony TX66
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Canon 90D vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 33MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
- Revealed August 2019
- Older Model is Canon 80D
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Released February 2012

Canon 90D vs Sony TX66 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Canon 90D vs Sony TX66, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

The 90D was announced 7 years after the TX66 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 90D scores versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon 90D vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Canon 90D Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Sony TX66
90D | TX66 | |||
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Released | August 2019 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 92 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon 90D
TX66 | 90D | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Canon 90D and Sony TX66
90D | TX66 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon 90D vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D has got physical dimensions of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon 90D vs Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 90D compared to the TX66.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and TX66 is 60 and 97 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 90D and TX66.
As you can see, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 90D with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon 90D will provide you with greater detail with its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher 90D should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon 90D vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS 90D | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2019-08-28 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 33 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6960 x 4640 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 45 | - |
Cross type focus points | 45 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 326 | - |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 701 grams (1.55 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1300 pictures | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E6N | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $1,199 | $350 |