Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66
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53 Features
80 Overall
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![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V/Sony-RX100-V-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66/Sony-TX66-front.jpg)
97 Imaging
42 Features
51 Overall
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Replacement is Sony RX100 VI
(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
- Introduced February 2012
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony TX66, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the TX66 (18MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 V (1") and TX66 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
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The RX100 V was announced 4 years later than the TX66 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TX66 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the RX100 V scores against the TX66 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony TX66 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony TX66
RX100 V | TX66 | |||
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Introduced | October 2016 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 57 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX66 over the Sony RX100 V
TX66 | RX100 V | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 1229k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony TX66
RX100 V | TX66 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 V features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by 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") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).
See the Sony RX100 V versus Sony TX66 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the RX100 V versus the TX66.
![Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 size comparison Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and TX66 is 89 and 97 respectively.
![Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and TX66.
Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will deliver more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern RX100 V provides an edge in sensor tech.
![Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-RX100-V-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-TX66-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony TX66 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX66 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2016-10-06 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz X | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 18MP |
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 | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 315 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-4.8 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack OLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 24.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 grams (0.66 lb) | 109 grams (0.24 lb) |
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 All around score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 250 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $998 | $350 |