Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66
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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 51MP - Medium format Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 102400)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm G Mount
- 775g - 161 x 97 x 66mm
- Released September 2018
(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
- Launched February 2012

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Overview
The following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony TX66, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 50R (51MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50R (Medium format) and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm GFX 50R was introduced 6 years after the TX66 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm GFX 50R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm GFX 50R grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm GFX 50R Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50R over the Sony TX66
Fujifilm GFX 50R | TX66 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 81 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1230k | Clearer screen (+1130k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Fujifilm GFX 50R
TX66 | Fujifilm GFX 50R | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.3" | ![]() | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.1") |
Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and Sony TX66
Fujifilm GFX 50R | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm GFX 50R features outer measurements of 161mm x 97mm x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") having a weight of 775 grams (1.71 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Fujifilm GFX 50R versus Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 50R against the TX66.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm GFX 50R and TX66 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm GFX 50R and TX66.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 50R using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm GFX 50R will provide you with more detail using its extra 33MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm GFX 50R is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Fujifilm GFX 50R vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Fujifilm GFX 50R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm GFX 50R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2018-09-25 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | X Processor Pro | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Medium format | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 44 x 33mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 1,452.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 51 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 8256 x 6192 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 117 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm G | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 12 | - |
Crop factor | 0.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3.3 inches |
Screen resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.97x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 360 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/125 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 775g (1.71 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 161 x 97 x 66mm (6.3" x 3.8" x 2.6") | 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 | 400 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-T125 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots, UHS-II supported) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Dual | One |
Cost at launch | $4,499 | $350 |