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Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1

Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80
Sony Alpha a6600 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 Key Specs

Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Released August 2019
  • Renewed by Sony A6700
Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony A6600 versus Sony TX1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the A6600 (24MP) and TX1 (10MP) and the A6600 (APS-C) and TX1 (1/2.4") provide different sensor measurements.

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The A6600 was brought out 10 years later than the TX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A6600 matches up vs the TX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Sony TX1

 A6600 TX1 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2009Fresher by 123 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony A6600

 TX1 A6600 

Common features in the Sony A6600 and Sony TX1

 A6600 TX1 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A6600 offers exterior dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony TX1 has measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Sony A6600 versus Sony TX1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A6600 vs the TX1.

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6600 and TX1 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6600 and TX1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6600 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony A6600 will give you more detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent A6600 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 sensor size comparison

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A6600 Street photography details
Sony TX1 Street photography details
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6600 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX1 as a Sports photography camera
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (810 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6600 Travel photography info
Sony TX1 Travel photography info
84
great battery life (810 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6600 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX1 Landscape photography factors
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (810 per charge)
31
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony A6600
Vlogging with Sony TX1
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
28
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Sony A6600 vs Sony TX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6600 and Sony TX1
 Sony Alpha a6600Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6600 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2019-08-28 2009-08-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 32000 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-4.6
Macro focusing range - 8cm
Amount of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1250 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash settings Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 503 grams (1.11 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 82 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1497 not tested
Other
Battery life 810 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FZ1000 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,198 $350