Sony HX350 vs Sony TX66

Lets look a little more in depth at the Sony HX350 and Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was brought out 4 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the HX350 matches up versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX350 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX350 has got exterior measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has specifications 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 HX350 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the HX350 vs the TX66.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX350 and TX66 is 62 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the HX350 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony HX350 to produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger HX350 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.