Olympus 7000 vs Sony TX66
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Additionally Known as mju 7000
(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
- Launched February 2012
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Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus 7000 and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7000 was brought out 4 years earlier than the TX66 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7000 matches up against the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Sony TX66
| 7000 | TX66 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus 7000
| TX66 | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 38 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+1000k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Sony TX66
| 7000 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 7000 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 has physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst 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).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 7000 against the TX66.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 7000 and TX66.
To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older 7000 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Olympus 7000 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Sony |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Also Known as | mju 7000 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 50 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 172g (0.38 lbs) | 109g (0.24 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $280 | $350 |