Sony H50 vs Sony TX66

Following is a in depth overview of the Sony H50 and Sony TX66, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the H50 (9MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The H50 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TX66 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony H50 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the H50 matches up versus the TX66 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Sony H50 Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony H50 enjoys exterior dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check the Sony H50 and Sony TX66 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the H50 against the TX66.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the H50 and TX66 is 69 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the H50 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to show extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged H50 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.