Sony HX90V vs Sony TX66

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony HX90V vs Sony TX66, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was manufactured 3 years after the TX66 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HX90V grades vs the TX66 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX90V Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX90V has got external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

See the Sony HX90V vs Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the HX90V versus the TX66.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the HX90V and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX90V and TX66.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer HX90V is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.