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Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(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  • Superseded the Sony RX100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
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
  • Revealed February 2012
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony TX66

 RX100 II TX66 
RevealedJune 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX100 II

 TX66 RX100 II 
Screen size3.3"3"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1230k1229kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony TX66

 RX100 II TX66 
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).

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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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 II and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
Sony TX66 Portrait photography highlights
70
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
42
you can focus manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II Street photography details
Sony TX66 Street photography details
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others (281g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II Sports photography info
Sony TX66 Sports photography info
67
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
has no phase detect AF
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (250 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Travel photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lighter than others (281 grams)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
72
better than average battery (250 per charge)
features focus by touch
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography advice
Sony TX66 Landscape photography advice
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
51
you can focus manually
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3.3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery (250 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging info
Sony TX66 Vlogging info
37
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (281 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
36
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
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
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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