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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replacement is Canon SX610 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 SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX600 HS versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 23 months later than the TX66 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX600 HS scores versus the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Sony TX66

 SX600 HS TX66 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012Fresher by 23 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Canon SX600 HS

 TX66 SX600 HS 
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k461kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Sony TX66

 SX600 HS TX66 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS provides outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX600 HS versus Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX600 HS and the TX66.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX600 HS and TX66 is 93 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and TX66.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony TX66 to show more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The younger SX600 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
41
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (188g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competitors (188g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
72
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
has touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
48
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competitors (188g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Canon SX600 HS vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Sony TX66
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2014-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 4+ 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
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 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 461k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II G (TFT) XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 109 grams (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 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 290 pictures 250 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $249 $350