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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony HX9V
(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
Sony TX66
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Sony TX66

 HX9V TX66 

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony HX9V

 TX66 HX9V 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2011More recent by 7 months
Display sizing3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k921kCrisper display (+309k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX9V and Sony TX66

 HX9V TX66 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
39
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
42
manual focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Street photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX9V Sports photography factors
Sony TX66 Sports photography factors
44
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (250 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony HX9V
Travel photography with Sony TX66
69
lighter than others in class (245g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery (250 shots)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX9V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
51
manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
better than average battery (250 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX9V
Vlogging with Sony TX66
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
36
rather wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony HX9V vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX9V and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9VSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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