Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66

On this page, we will be comparing the Sony RX1 and Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the RX1 (24MP) and TX66 (18MP) and the RX1 (Full frame) and TX66 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX1 was released 12 months later than the TX66 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RX1 grades vs the TX66 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX1 Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX1 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has specifications of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") accompanied by a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX1 and Sony TX66 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the RX1 against the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX1 and TX66 is 79 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX1 and TX66.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The RX1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX1 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher RX1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.