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Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony TX66

 HX10V TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony HX10V

 TX66 HX10V 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k922kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony TX66

 HX10V TX66 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
38
good resolution (18MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
42
manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX10V Street photography information
Sony TX66 Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography advice
Sony TX66 Sports photography advice
49
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (250 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
69
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (400mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
great battery life (250 shots)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX10V
Landscape photography with Sony TX66
45
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
relatively wide (26mm)
good sized screen (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
great battery life (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
Sony TX66 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (234 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
36
relatively wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
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Sony HX10V vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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