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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66

Portability
91 Imaging
35 Features
43 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX230 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Canon SX230 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 223g - 106 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX210 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX240 HS
Sony TX66
(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
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX230 HS (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX230 HS was manufactured 7 months before the TX66 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX230 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX230 HS matches up versus the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX230 HS over the Sony TX66

          

          

            
 SX230 HS TX66 
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SX230 HS

          

          

            
 TX66 SX230 HS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011More modern by 7 months
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX230 HS and Sony TX66

          

          

            
 SX230 HS TX66 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX230 HS has exterior measurements of 106mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX230 HS vs the TX66.
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX230 HS and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX230 HS and TX66.
Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to produce extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX230 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

            Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
34
 has manual focus
 includes face detection focus
 cannot use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
41
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
60
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
64
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features focus via touch
 fixed screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
36
 excellent zoom range (28-392mm  14.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 no phase detect auto focus
49
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 better than average battery power (250 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX230 HS Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
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 lighter than competitors in class (223 grams)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (392mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (210 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
 better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
 features focus via touch
 megapixel count good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX230 HS
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
41
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 terrible battery power (210 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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 manual focus
 relatively wide (26mm)
 good sized screen (3.3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 better than average battery power (250 shots)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon SX230 HS as a Vlogging camera
 Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (223g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have external microphone port
36
 relatively wide (26mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
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Canon SX230 HS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX230 HS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot SX230 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX230 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-07-19 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of display 461 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology PureColor II TG TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 223 gr (0.49 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 62 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $399 $350