Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX66
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58 Features
79 Overall
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42 Features
51 Overall
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Sony NEX-5T 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
- Revealed August 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-5R
(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
- Released February 2012
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Below is a detailed review of the Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX66, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5T (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the NEX-5T (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
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Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the NEX-5T scores against the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Sony TX66
| NEX-5T | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2013 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 19 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony NEX-5T
| TX66 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3.3" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) |
Common features in the Sony NEX-5T and Sony TX66
| NEX-5T | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5T has physical dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5T versus the TX66.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5T and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the NEX-5T and TX66.
Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The NEX-5T because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony TX66 will give you extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger NEX-5T provides an edge in sensor technology.
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Sony NEX-5T vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-08-27 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | 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 area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4912 x 3264 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 99 | - |
| Cross type focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
| Total lenses | 121 | - |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.3 inches |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO100) | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 276 gr (0.61 pounds) | 109 gr (0.24 pounds) |
| 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 Overall rating | 78 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.0 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 1015 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NPFW50 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $400 | $350 |