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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front
Portability
97
Imaging
42
Features
51
Overall
45

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
Sony TX66
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 109g - 93 x 54 x 13mm
  • Released February 2012
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 Overview

Here is a extensive review of the Sony RX100 VA and Sony TX66, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is very comparable but the RX100 VA (1") and TX66 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VA was revealed 6 years later than the TX66 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the RX100 VA grades vs the TX66 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony TX66

 RX100 VA TX66 
ReleasedJuly 2018February 2012Fresher by 78 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX100 VA

 TX66 RX100 VA 
Display size3.3"3"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k1229kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony TX66

 RX100 VA TX66 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VA provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony TX66 has proportions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") along with a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 VA and Sony TX66 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VA vs the TX66.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VA and TX66.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will produce greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Portrait photography camera
66
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
42
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Street photography features
Sony TX66 Street photography features
86
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
Sony TX66 Sports photography highlights
70
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery power (220 shots)
49
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (250 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Travel photography features
Sony TX66 Travel photography features
76
lighter than others in class (299g)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
72
good battery life (250 per charge)
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
Sony TX66 as a Landscape photography camera
66
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
51
focusing manually
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3.3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
good battery life (250 CIPA)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Vlogging details
Sony TX66 Vlogging details
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
missing microphone support
36
really wide (26mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic jack
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony TX66 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony TX66
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2018-07-13 2012-02-28
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-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 20MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 315 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 24.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299g (0.66 pounds) 109g (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 93 x 54 x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $998 $350