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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66

Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64
Sony Alpha NEX-5R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony NEX-5R
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-5N
  • Updated by Sony NEX-5T
Sony TX66
(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
  • Announced February 2012
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony TX66, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the NEX-5R (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the NEX-5R (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The NEX-5R was revealed 7 months later than the TX66 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5R being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-5R scores versus the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony TX66

 NEX-5R TX66 
AnnouncedAugust 2012February 2012Fresher by 7 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony NEX-5R

 TX66 NEX-5R 
Screen sizing3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX66

 NEX-5R TX66 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-5R comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 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).

Analyze the Sony NEX-5R versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5R compared to the TX66.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the NEX-5R and TX66.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The NEX-5R with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TX66 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent NEX-5R is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
42
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Street photography highlights
Sony TX66 Street photography highlights
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
68
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony NEX-5R Travel photography information
Sony TX66 Travel photography information
73
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
great battery power (250 shots)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony NEX-5R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
51
focusing manually
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery power (250 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony NEX-5R
Vlogging with Sony TX66
31
touchscreen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX66
 Sony Alpha NEX-5RSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha NEX-5R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2012-08-29 2012-02-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.4 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4912 x 3264 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 99 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 121 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech Tilt Up 180� Down 50� TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
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 276 grams (0.61 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 910 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NPFW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $750 $350