Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66
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Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
- Launched February 2012
- Replacement is Sony HX20V
(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
- Announced February 2012
Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Sony HX10V and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe HX10V was released within a month of the TX66 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX10V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the HX10V grades versus the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony TX66
HX10V | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony HX10V
TX66 | HX10V | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 922k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony TX66
HX10V | TX66 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | February 2012 | Similar generation | |
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX10V comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Analyze the Sony HX10V and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the HX10V against the TX66.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and TX66.
As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration.
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Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-02-28 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 18MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-400mm (16.7x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 1,230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.30 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 234g (0.52 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 320 photos | 250 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $616 | $350 |