Sony G3 vs Sony TX66
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33 Features
30 Overall
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Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Sony G3 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Sony TX66
G3 | TX66 | |||
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Display size | 3.5" | ![]() | 3.3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony G3
TX66 | G3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 38 months |
Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Sony G3 and Sony TX66
G3 | TX66 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony G3 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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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 |