Sony RX10 II vs Sony TX66

In this article, we will be reviewing the Sony RX10 II versus Sony TX66, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the RX10 II (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the RX10 II (1") and TX66 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 II was manufactured 3 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RX10 II scores against the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are available at Sony RX10 II Gallery & Sony TX66 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX10 II provides exterior measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") accompanied by a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) whilst 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 RX10 II versus Sony TX66 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX10 II vs the TX66.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 II and TX66 is 58 and 97 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 II and TX66.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX10 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX10 II will produce more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher RX10 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.