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Sony G3 vs Sony TX66

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Sony TX66
(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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Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony G3 versus Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the G3 (10MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The G3 was announced 4 years earlier than the TX66 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony G3 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the G3 grades versus the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX66

 G3 TX66 
Display size3.5"3.3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony G3

 TX66 G3 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2009Newer by 38 months
Display resolution1230k921kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX66

 G3 TX66 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Sony G3 features external dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has measurements 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 G3 versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G3 versus the TX66.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G3 and TX66 is 94 and 97 respectively.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G3 and TX66.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to produce extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged G3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony G3 Portrait photography factors
Sony TX66 Portrait photography factors
26
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
resolution is good (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony G3 Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
23
image stabilization (Optical)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony G3 Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
50
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
72
good battery life (250 per charge)
offers touch focus
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony G3
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
36
has manual focus
screen larger than average (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3.3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony G3
Vlogging with Sony TX66
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony G3 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-10.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3.3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.30 m (Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 185 gr (0.41 lb) 109 gr (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $200 $350