Sony HX400V vs Sony TX66

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.