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Sony H200 vs Sony TX66

Portability
67
Imaging
44
Features
31
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Sony H200 and Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the H200 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The H200 was revealed 11 months later than the TX66 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the H200 grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Sony TX66

 H200 TX66 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony H200

 TX66 H200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k460kSharper screen (+770k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony H200 and Sony TX66

 H200 TX66 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony H200 offers outside dimensions of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony H200 and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the H200 compared to the TX66.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H200 and TX66 is 67 and 97 respectively.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the H200 and TX66.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony H200 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher H200 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H200 Portrait photography details
Sony TX66 Portrait photography details
37
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides face detection focusing
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony H200 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than average (530g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H200
Sports photography with Sony TX66
47
great zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (240 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony H200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (633mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (240 per charge)
more heavy than average (530g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery (250 per charge)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H200 Landscape photography information
Sony TX66 Landscape photography information
40
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery power (240 shots)
no Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
25
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than average (530g)
36
reasonably wide (26mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone jack
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Sony H200 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H200 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 2920 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-633mm (26.4x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range 20cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.3 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech ClearPhoto LCD display XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530 gr (1.17 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") 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 240 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $350