Sony QX10 vs Sony TX66

Here is a in depth assessment of the Sony QX10 and Sony TX66, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was launched 19 months later than the TX66 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the QX10 grades vs the TX66 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX10 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 provides outside measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has measurements of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sony QX10 and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the QX10 compared to the TX66.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and TX66 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and TX66.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern QX10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.