Canon SX410 IS vs Sony TX66
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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-960mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 325g - 104 x 69 x 85mm
- Introduced February 2015
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
- 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
- Introduced February 2012

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony TX66 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX410 IS (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX410 IS was unveiled 2 years after the TX66 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX410 IS grades versus the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX410 IS over the Sony TX66
SX410 IS | TX66 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 36 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SX410 IS
TX66 | SX410 IS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1000k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX410 IS and Sony TX66
SX410 IS | TX66 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SX410 IS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX410 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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).
See the Canon SX410 IS versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX410 IS versus the TX66.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX410 IS and TX66 is 80 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and TX66.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon SX410 IS to offer more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX410 IS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX410 IS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX410 IS vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX410 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4+ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.6 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 0.5 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 pounds) | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 69 x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") | 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 | 185 photos | 250 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11LH | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $199 | $350 |