Nikon S02 vs Sony TX66

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S02 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the S02 (13MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the S02 (1/3") and TX66 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S02 was released 19 months later than the TX66 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the S02 grades against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S02 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S02 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S02 has physical measurements of 77mm x 51mm x 18mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the S02 vs the TX66.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S02 and TX66 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S02 and TX66.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S02 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony TX66 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger S02 provides an edge in sensor tech.