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Sony H400 vs Sony TX66

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
41
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony H400
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-1550mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 628g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
  • Announced February 2014
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 H400 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Sony H400 versus Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the H400 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H400 was brought out 24 months after the TX66 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony H400 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the H400 grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony H400 over the Sony TX66

 H400 TX66 
RevealedFebruary 2014February 2012More modern by 24 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony H400

 TX66 H400 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k460kClearer display (+770k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H400 and Sony TX66

 H400 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H400 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") with a weight of 628 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the H400 and the TX66.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the H400 and TX66 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the H400 and TX66.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony H400 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The younger H400 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H400 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
40
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
42
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony H400 Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (628 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony H400 Sports photography features
Sony TX66 Sports photography features
51
excellent zoom range (25-1550mm 62.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H400 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
53
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (1550mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (628g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
better than average battery power (250 shots)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H400 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
44
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
51
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery power (250 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H400 Vlogging advice
Sony TX66 Vlogging advice
26
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
comes with external mic socket
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
heavier than competition (628 grams)
36
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony H400 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H400 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2014-02-13 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz(R) 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-1550mm (62.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 201k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.80 m 3.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 X 720 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, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 628 grams (1.38 lb) 109 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images 250 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $268 $350