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Sony H55 vs Sony TX66

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced June 2010
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 H55 vs Sony TX66 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Sony H55 vs Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the H55 (14MP) and TX66 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The H55 was announced 20 months prior to the TX66 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony H55 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the H55 scores against the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Sony TX66

 H55 TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony H55

 TX66 H55 
RevealedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kCrisper display (+1000k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony H55 and Sony TX66

 H55 TX66 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony H55 enjoys physical measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Check out the Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the H55 compared to the TX66.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the H55 and TX66 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the H55 and TX66.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony TX66 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The older H55 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony H55 Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
you can focus manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
features face detection focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony H55 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony H55
Sports photography with Sony TX66
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony H55 Travel photography advice
Sony TX66 Travel photography advice
67
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
72
great battery life (250 CIPA)
features focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony H55 Landscape photography features
Sony TX66 Landscape photography features
42
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
51
you can focus manually
quite wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3.3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony H55 Vlogging details
Sony TX66 Vlogging details
28
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
36
quite wide (26mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
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Sony H55 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony H55 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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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 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3.3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 grams (0.44 lbs) 109 grams (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $235 $350