Sony HX50V vs Sony TX66

The following is a in-depth review of the Sony HX50V versus Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was revealed 15 months after the TX66 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the HX50V grades versus the TX66 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX50V Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX50V offers external dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has sizing of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX50V versus Sony TX66 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the HX50V against the TX66.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the HX50V and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX50V and TX66.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX50V to resolve more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger HX50V is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.