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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony TX66

 RX1 TX66 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012More recent by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX1

 TX66 RX1 
Screen dimensions3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k1229kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX1 and Sony TX66

 RX1 TX66 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 size comparison

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

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1 Portrait photography features
Sony TX66 Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
exports RAW files
42
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1 Street photography advice
Sony TX66 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Sports photography camera
53
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1 Travel photography details
Sony TX66 Travel photography details
62
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery power (270 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1 Landscape photography factors
Sony TX66 Landscape photography factors
65
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (270 shots)
missing Timelapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
better than average battery (250 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1 Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
34
great max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (482 grams)
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1 and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Category Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-19 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-22.0 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.3"
Display resolution 1,229k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Xtra FineTFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 gr (1.06 lbs) 109 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 2534 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 250 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,798 $350