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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Sony TX66
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 Overview

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S01 and Sony TX66, both Ultracompact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and TX66 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S01 was announced 16 months after the TX66 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S01 matches up against the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Sony TX66

 S01 TX66 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2012Newer by 16 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S01

 TX66 S01 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3.3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Sony TX66

 S01 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S01 features outer measurements of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and 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 out the Nikon S01 and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera plus 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 a front view physical size comparison of the S01 against the TX66.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S01 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S01 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S01 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Sony TX66 will offer you extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher S01 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
42
has manual focus
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (96g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
not so great battery life (190 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (96g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (190 shots)
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery pack (250 per charge)
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S01
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.9")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery life (190 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S01
Vlogging with Sony TX66
27
built-in touchscreen
lighter than others in class (96g)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
36
rather wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon S01 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix S01Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S01 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 29-87mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 1.20 m 3.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 96 grams (0.21 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 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 190 images 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots - One
Launch cost $170 $350