Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5 over the Sony TX66
NEX-5 | TX66 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony NEX-5
TX66 | NEX-5 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | June 2010 | More modern by 21 months | |
Display size | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 920k | Sharper display (+310k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5 and Sony TX66
NEX-5 | TX66 | |||
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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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |