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Sony A7R vs Sony TX66

Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74
Sony Alpha A7R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • New Model is Sony A7R II
Sony TX66
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony A7R versus Sony TX66, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the A7R (36MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the A7R (Full frame) and TX66 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A7R was unveiled 24 months later than the TX66 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the A7R grades versus the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Sony TX66

 A7R TX66 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony A7R

 TX66 A7R 
Display dimension3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A7R and Sony TX66

 A7R TX66 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display resolution1230k1230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony A7R offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the A7R and the TX66.

Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A7R and TX66 is 78 and 97 respectively.

Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7R and TX66.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A7R using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony A7R will deliver greater detail having an extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer A7R provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
84
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7R Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
80
has a tilting screen
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7R Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
environment sealing
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7R Travel photography highlights
Sony TX66 Travel photography highlights
70
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
environment sealing
amazing megapixels (36MP)
bad battery power (340 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
72
great battery life (250 shots)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony A7R
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
amazing megapixels (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery life (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A7R
Vlogging with Sony TX66
36
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic port
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Sony A7R vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7R and Sony TX66
 Sony Alpha A7RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-13 2012-02-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 1,230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech Xtra Fine LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 grams (1.03 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 2746 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $1,898 $350