Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.