Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
- Launched June 2013
- Superseded the Sony RX100
- Replacement is Sony RX100 III
(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
- Revealed February 2012
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively close but the RX100 II (1") and TX66 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe RX100 II was manufactured 17 months later than the TX66 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the RX100 II grades versus the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 II Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony TX66
RX100 II | TX66 | |||
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Revealed | June 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 17 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX100 II
TX66 | RX100 II | |||
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Screen size | 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 RX100 II and Sony TX66
RX100 II | TX66 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 II provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) while the Sony TX66 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX66 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 II and the TX66.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 II and TX66.
As you can see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 II because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher RX100 II should have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2013-06-27 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3.3" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 281 gr (0.62 lbs) | 109 gr (0.24 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") | 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 67 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $598 | $350 |