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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
58
Overall
55
Sony Alpha NEX-5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 287g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-5N
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 NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a in depth comparison of the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the NEX-5 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the NEX-5 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The NEX-5 was launched 21 months prior to the TX66 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the NEX-5 matches up vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony TX66

 NEX-5 TX66 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony NEX-5

 TX66 NEX-5 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2010More modern by 21 months
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k920kSharper display (+310k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony TX66

 NEX-5 TX66 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony NEX-5 has outside dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the NEX-5 compared to the TX66.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and TX66.

All in all, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony TX66 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Portrait photography info
Sony TX66 Portrait photography info
72
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
42
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony NEX-5
Street photography with Sony TX66
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
52
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Travel photography info
Sony TX66 Travel photography info
59
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony NEX-5
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
68
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen is a decent size (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony NEX-5 Vlogging factors
Sony TX66 Vlogging factors
28
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external mic support
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5 and Sony TX66
 Sony Alpha NEX-5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha NEX-5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2010-06-07 2012-02-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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 file format AVCHD 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 287 gr (0.63 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 69 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 796 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $350