Nikon D2H vs Sony TX66
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51 Overall
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Nikon D2H vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 4MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
- Introduced December 2003
- Superseded the Nikon D1H
- Later Model is Nikon D2Hs
(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
Nikon D2H vs Sony TX66 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon D2H and Sony TX66, one being a Pro DSLR and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the D2H (4MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the D2H (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe D2H was revealed 9 years before the TX66 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon D2H being a Large SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the D2H matches up versus the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon D2H vs Sony TX66 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D2H and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D2H Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D2H over the Sony TX66
D2H | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Nikon D2H
TX66 | D2H | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | December 2003 | More recent by 99 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.8") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 211k | Sharper display (+1019k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon D2H and Sony TX66
D2H | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon D2H vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2H offers external measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Nikon D2H and Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the D2H versus the TX66.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D2H and TX66 is 51 and 97 respectively.
Nikon D2H vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D2H and TX66.
As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D2H using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony TX66 will produce greater detail because of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older D2H will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Nikon D2H vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon D2H vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Nikon D2H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon D2H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Category | Pro DSLR | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2003-12-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Large SLR | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | JFET | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.7 x 15.5mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 367.4mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 4 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 2464 x 1632 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon F | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 309 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3.3 inch |
Screen resolution | 211k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.57x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) | 109 grams (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 40 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 18.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 352 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 to 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $253 | $350 |