Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66
79 Imaging
70 Features
57 Overall
64
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
45
Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Sony TX66
RX1 | TX66 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | February 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX1
TX66 | RX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimensions | 3.3" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 1229k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX1 vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | Sony 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 | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 |