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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S7000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Nikon S7000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 165g - 99 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2015
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon S7000 versus Sony TX66, both Ultracompact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S7000 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S7000 was revealed 2 years after the TX66 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S7000 grades versus the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S7000 over the Sony TX66

 S7000 TX66 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon S7000

 TX66 S7000 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S7000 and Sony TX66

 S7000 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S7000 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S7000 compared to the TX66.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S7000 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S7000 and TX66.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger S7000 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S7000 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others in class (165g)
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S7000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
45
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (180 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S7000
Travel photography with Sony TX66
65
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
not so great battery life (180 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (165 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
provides touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S7000 Landscape photography information
Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (180 shots)
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S7000
Vlogging with Sony TX66
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than others in class (165g)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S7000 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S7000 and Sony TX66
 Nikon Coolpix S7000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S7000 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 9.2fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 180 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $280 $350