Sony H300 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we are comparing the Sony H300 versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the H300 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The H300 was manufactured 24 months after the TX66 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the H300 matches up against the TX66 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Sony H300 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony H300 has got external dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") having a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony H300 versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the H300 against the TX66.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H300 and TX66 is 63 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the H300 and TX66.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher H300 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.