Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha NEX-5R and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-5R Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5R over the Sony TX66
NEX-5R | TX66 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | February 2012 | Fresher by 7 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony NEX-5R
TX66 | NEX-5R | |||
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Screen sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 920k | Crisper screen (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5R and Sony TX66
NEX-5R | TX66 | |||
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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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-5R and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony NEX-5R vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Alpha NEX-5R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |