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Sony A200 vs Sony TX66

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Introduced July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A200 and Sony TX66, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The A200 was released 4 years prior to the TX66 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the A200 grades vs the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony TX66

 A200 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony A200

 TX66 A200 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2008More recent by 44 months
Display dimension3.3"2.7"Larger display (+0.6")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony TX66

 A200 TX66 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Sony A200 enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Sony A200 and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the A200 and the TX66.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A200 and TX66 is 66 and 97 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and TX66.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A200 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony TX66 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older A200 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A200
Portrait photography with Sony TX66
53
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low MP (10 megapixels)
42
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18MP)
has face detect focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
65
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low MP (10 megapixels)
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony A200
Travel photography with Sony TX66
46
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
72
great battery (250 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
no liveview
low MP (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery (250 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging features
Sony TX66 Vlogging features
9
no video recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
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Sony A200 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony TX66
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Introduced 2008-07-17 2012-02-28
Body design Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572g (1.26 lb) 109g (0.24 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $100 $350