Sony NEX-6 vs Sony TX66

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX66, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-6 (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close but the NEX-6 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The NEX-6 was introduced 14 months later than the TX66 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the NEX-6 matches up versus the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha NEX-6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony NEX-6 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony NEX-6 comes with external dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Sony NEX-6 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the NEX-6 vs the TX66.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the NEX-6 and TX66 is 85 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-6 and TX66.

As you have seen, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The NEX-6 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony TX66 will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher NEX-6 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.