Sony QX1 vs Sony TX66
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Sony QX1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- " Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
- Introduced September 2014
(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
- Revealed February 2012
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On this page, we are comparing the Sony QX1 vs Sony TX66, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and TX66 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
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Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the QX1 matches up against the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony TX66
| QX1 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2014 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 31 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony QX1
| TX66 | QX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3.3" |  | " | Larger display (+3.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 0k | Crisper display (+1230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony TX66
| QX1 | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Sony QX1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony QX1 has got physical measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the QX1 versus the TX66.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX1 and TX66 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Sony QX1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The visual here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX1 and TX66.
To sum up, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The QX1 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony QX1 will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher QX1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Sony QX1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
| Model | Sony Alpha QX1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Category | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2014-09-03 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.2 x 15.4mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 357.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 5456 x 3632 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 16000 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 25 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Sony E | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | - | 3.3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 0k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 4.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 3.10 m |
| Flash settings | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 216g (0.48 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 440 photos | 250 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $350 |