Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
(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
- Released February 2012
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe HX9V was released 7 months before the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the HX9V matches up against the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony TX66
HX9V | TX66 |
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Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony HX9V
TX66 | HX9V | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2011 | More recent by 7 months | |
Display sizing | 3.3" | 3" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1230k | 921k | Crisper display (+309k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony TX66
HX9V | TX66 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX9V has outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") having a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Check the Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HX9V versus the TX66.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and TX66.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony TX66 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HX9V is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3.3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 245 gr (0.54 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photos |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BG1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | 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 |
Pricing at launch | $328 | $350 |