Sony HX400V vs Sony TX66
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Sony HX400V vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Sony HX300
(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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Below is a extended overview of the Sony HX400V versus Sony TX66, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe HX400V was unveiled 24 months later than the TX66 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX400V scores against the TX66 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony TX66
| HX400V | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 24 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony HX400V
| TX66 | HX400V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3.3" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 921k | Clearer display (+309k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony TX66
| HX400V | TX66 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Sony HX400V vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX400V enjoys outside measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Contrast the Sony HX400V versus Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX400V against the TX66.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and TX66 is 62 and 97 respectively.
Sony HX400V vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and TX66.
As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony HX400V to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher HX400V will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Sony HX400V vs Sony TX66 Specifications
| Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Released | 2014-02-12 | 2012-02-28 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 20MP | 18MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.3 | f/3.5-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
| Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 1,230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) | 3.10 m |
| Flash modes | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) | 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 660g (1.46 lb) | 109g (0.24 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") | 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 | 300 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $448 | $350 |