Sony QX30 vs Sony TX66

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony QX30 and Sony TX66, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was announced 2 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the QX30 scores versus the TX66 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 has outer dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony QX30 and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the QX30 against the TX66.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX30 and TX66 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and TX66.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony QX30 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher QX30 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.