Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Announced January 2013
(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
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Overview
Here is a thorough analysis of the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-10 (12MP) and TX66 (18MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe XZ-10 was launched 12 months later than the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the XZ-10 matches up against the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony TX66
XZ-10 | TX66 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus XZ-10
TX66 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Clearer screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TX66
XZ-10 | TX66 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus XZ-10 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 and the TX66.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The photograph here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and TX66.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony TX66 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern XZ-10 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Sony |
Model type | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2013-01-30 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $428 | $350 |