Sony A3000 vs Sony TX66
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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Launched August 2013
- Updated by Sony a3500
(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
- Released February 2012

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX66 Overview
In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony A3000 versus Sony TX66, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A3000 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty similar but the A3000 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

The A3000 was launched 19 months later than the TX66 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A3000 scores vs the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are available at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Sony TX66
A3000 | TX66 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 19 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony A3000
TX66 | A3000 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A3000 and Sony TX66
A3000 | TX66 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Sony A3000 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony A3000 has got outer measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check out the Sony A3000 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the A3000 and the TX66.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 and TX66 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 and TX66.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A3000 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony A3000 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern A3000 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony A3000 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A3000 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Alpha A3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha A3000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-08-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ image | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Amount of lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.47x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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 file format | AVCHD, H.264, MP4 | 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 | 411 grams (0.91 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
Dimensions | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 78 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 1068 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 470 pictures | 250 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $398 | $350 |