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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-10
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Sony TX66

 XZ-10 TX66 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Olympus XZ-10

 TX66 XZ-10 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kClearer screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TX66

 XZ-10 TX66 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
42
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
Street photography with Sony TX66
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (221g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
60
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (221 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery power (250 shots)
comes with touch to focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
53
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
fairly wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
35
quite wide (26mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than average in class (221g)
36
fairly wide (26mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-10 and Sony TX66
 Olympus Stylus XZ-10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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
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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